2021: Manufacturing, a Year in Review
The Oxford Languages and Merriam-Webster dictionary folks have advanced “Vax/vaccine” as 2021’s word of the year, but we think it really should be “disruption.” We’re tired of hearing about it in...
What’s the Best Response to Global Supply Chain Disruption?
The global supply chain is facing a perfect storm of challenges, and dealing with it, according to GE CEO Larry Culp, “really is akin to playing Whac-A-Mole.” As one headache is...
What is Industry 4.0 and How Has It Changed Manufacturing?
Industry 4.0 isn’t just a buzzword. The fourth industrial revolution is officially here. We’re truly in a time of significant change when it comes to how we manufacture products. The digitization...
Foreign-Trade Zones for Pharma: A Prescription for Savings
In recent years, many pharmaceutical companies in the United States have turned to the US Foreign-Trade Zones Program to lower production costs. In this QAD Precision Report we look at the...