Business Logistics

CM Perspective: Getting Your Hands Dirty to Understand Your Costs

Pricing is a delicate subject for anyone in the manufacturing business. It’s basically taboo for competitors to discuss and can lead to potential legal trouble.

Faces of the Industry: Dick Fennell

We were blessed to come into the industry when there were no computers and be part of so many advancements and the amazing increase in quality and productivity.

Giving Tours to Students – CM Tips for a Tailored Tour

CMs share their perspectives on giving tours to students

Lean Starts by Listening & Learning

Do you ask the right questions to get the best productivity?

Evaluating the Return on Automation’s Investment

CMs from the U.S. seek the bleeding edge in the Outback to avoid future pain

Industry-Focused Job Development

Mainstream websites cast a broad net – SBCA offers a better approach

Digitization of QC Inspections

How SBCA is improving the way CMs measure and manage QC

President's Message: You Can’t Benefit if You’re Not in the Room

During a recent SBCA Webinar, my friend Larry Dix (Apex Truss) and I were sharing examples of times when component manufacturers (CMs) have shared experiences during SBCA meetings that had an immediate impact on how almost everyone in the room did business.

Editor's Message: Keep on Truckin'

A recent online poll on the topic of transportation of finished goods was one of our most popular in terms of responses, yet its results indicate most CMs go about it in the same way.

Building a Shed Lays a Foundation for the Future

A hands-on approach introduces students to the opportunities available in component manufacturing.