How Engineering Expertise Can Boost Operational Efficiency and Quality in Manufacturing
May 20, 2024 | There are a number of benefits to utilizing engineering and quality services, from enhancing the efficiency of fastener concepts all the way through to the final product and ensuring the products meet desired quality and engineered requirements for the assembly line. Experts Graeme Bassett (VP, APAC), Greg Babinec (Applications Engineer, US), Jonathan Christopher (Quality Director, UK) and Stuart Katz (Marketing Director, US) compiled five key reasons why manufacturers should utilize engineering and quality services.
Fasteners for EV Assembly
May 10, 2024 | Legendary Lotus race car engineer Colin Chapman developed a philosophy that propelled his Formula 1 machines to multiple championships: “Simplify and add lightness.” Electric vehicle manufacturers face a similar challenge: adding lightness and simplifying the process of building complex vehicles that rely on a combination of dissimilar materials.
Six Ways to Reduce Supply Chain Risk in Manufacturing
May 1, 2024 | With the supply chain challenges facing manufacturing executives over the past few years, among the many things occupying their thoughts are questions about their own supply chain, particularly when it comes to fastener solutions. Minimizing risk and ensuring part availability, quality and inventory management factor heavily into their supply chain teams’ short and long-term plans.
Key Supply Chain Management Strategies for OEMs, and the Questions to Ask
April 22, 2024 | Two VPs from fasteners distributor and manufacturer Optimas Solutions discuss personally vetted supply chain management solutions for OEMs.
What Are the Key Supply Chain Management Strategies for OEMs?
March 25, 2024 | Avoiding risks might be impossible, but you can mitigate them by choosing the ideal partners, strategies, and resources for fastener procurement. Being competitive in the manufacturing industry means ensuring access to required fastener parts while continually improving productivity, shortening lead times, and saving money. Essentially, the shorter and simpler your supply chain is, the better.