We all know it will be here soon enough. It feels like the holiday season just ended. It seems like only yesterday when we just removed all the Holiday decorations from the plant and settled in for long, uneventful winter. Yet, all those snafus from this past holiday season keep popping into your memory like […] ... More

The holiday season is hectic already, full of family gatherings, celebrations, and gifts. The last thing that overburdened retailers, manufacturers, and businesses need is an interruption to their supply chains and shipping procedures. While most companies have some form of long-term logistics plan in place, or a team to implement good logistical s ... More

Supply chain management is a tricky thing.  It’s kind of like a balancing act. The secret is maintaining production quality while getting parts to market quickly so that retailers don’t end up with empty shelves. The big question is, “How do you speed up your injection molding processes without sacrificing your company’s go ... More

Color is a critical component in many products. From a branding perspective, it contributes to recognition and reputation. Creating vibrant plastic parts also allows buyers to express their style. From home appliances to automobile interiors, consumers perceive a sense of luxury, ruggedness, simplicity or trust based on the color of a manufacturer& ... More

Deciding which material to use for injection molding is one of the most important decisions in the entire production process. It protects you from having to make costly tooling adjustments down the road, once production has actually begun. Injection molds are also designed for a specific amount of shrinkage to occur and take into account […] ... More