Summary
More than 40% of corporate decision-makers see an urgent need to overhaul their supply chains in 2023, with inflation, higher interest rates and weaker global trade acting as some of the stiffest economic headwinds, a new survey showed.
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For decades, engineering, procurement, and manufacturing have operated like neighboring cities separated by borders, connected by trade routes but governed by different rules. Today, those borders have become barriers to competitiveness. In industries such as...
In today’s volatile global economy, manufacturers face unprecedented supply chain complexity. Labor shortages, cost pressures, and unpredictable demand have become everyday challenges. Amid this turbulence, Lean Thinking continues to offer clarity, stability, and...
Since the time of Covid there has been continuous dialogue about challenges manufacturers face when trying to grow or diversify (multi-source) their supply chain. At Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), we spend a LOT...
As product complexity explodes across industries, fragmented engineering, procurement, and manufacturing workflows are turning the BOM into a bottleneck—one that AI is now uniquely positioned to break by aligning design, sourcing, and production faster and more intelligently.
Lean Thinking paired with strong leadership is helping manufacturers cut through supply chain chaos by driving agility, visibility, and sustained transformation.
Manufacturers looking to grow or diversify their supply chains must enhance their digital presence, as outdated or missing information limits visibility—MMTC recommends verifying company profiles, maintaining an updated website, using data aggregators, and regularly monitoring digital listings to ensure accuracy.
