6 Signs That it is Time to Redesign Your Product
Forward All companies are financially incentivized to extend the product lifecycle for as long as possible to maximize their return on … Read more
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THE ABC’S OF “C” ITEM MANAGEMENT : Planning Smart Contingencies that Make Dollars and Sense
Screws, bolts, washers, clips. We categorize them as “C” items on any given … Read more
RESIN SHORTAGES – A Perfect Storm
Through the years, we have seen the resin market weather storms of all types and severity. Hurricanes, petrochemical and plant fires, tariff wars, economic crises, … Read more
Analysis of a Pandemic-Induced Metals Market
The metals market was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) led to … Read more
IoT Hardware Development: Build vs Buy
Utopia Developing a new product, especially an IoT hardware product, can be exhilarating. The overwhelming desire to start with a blank slate provides the opportunity … Read more
Creation Ships First We Share Solar Units
Creation team members first heard about We Share Solar when Diana Ferrari, Director of Central Engineering at Creation Technologies learned about a suitcase building event … Read more
How a VAVE Risk Mitigation Strategy Improves the Bottom Line
A VAVE analysis is considered a game changer to OEMs because of its potential for major cost reductions. VAVE is not about a quick fix … Read more
Mixing it Up with RFID: Multiple Tracking Technologies for Beyond Line-of-Sight Supply Chain Visibility
The ability to locate, track, and manage your products throughout the supply chain using embedded RFID (radio frequency identification device) chips is undeniably valuable in … Read more
The Conflict Minerals Effect Video Series Part III: Impact on Creation & Our Partners
The ethical sourcing of materials from conflict-free regions is a responsibility that most of us in the global EMS industry take very seriously, and not … Read more
How Strong is Your Bullpen? Baseball and the Electronics Manufacturing Services Industry
For those of us who live in the Bay Area, there are three constants in life: we love our weather, we love our sports teams, … Read more
The Conflict Minerals Effect Video Series Part II: Industry Challenges
In the second installment of our video series on conflict minerals, I discuss industry challenges and the effectiveness of the Dodd Frank legislation. Regulating the … Read more
Introducing Our New Video Series: The Conflict Minerals Effect
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Supply chain awareness is critical for OEMs. Especially when the raw materials used to make their electronic products might have ties to terrorist groups and … Read more
What the Recent Conflict Minerals Compliance Ruling Means for Companies
Conflict minerals compliance is once again a hot topic in the manufacturing industry. As companies are preparing to file their 2015 reports due May 31st, … Read more
Green Manufacturing: Signing off on Paperless
Advancements in technology has been eradicating the need for paper documentation for businesses across many industries. Going ‘green’ and ‘lean’ are clichés in their own … Read more
EMS Industry Still Conflicted over Conflict Minerals
How well do you know your supply chain? Does your supply chain have Conflict Minerals? These are the questions manufacturers around the globe are being … Read more
Smart Manufacturing for Smart Lighting Systems
Smart Lighting Systems require Smart Manufacturing Solutions. Did you know? Lighting consumes almost 20% of the world’s electricity demand.
Hurricane Sandy’s Reminder: Who’s Got Your Back?
I’ve thought a lot about safety and security over the last few weeks. For companies like Creation and our OEM customers, our future depends on being able to continue to “produce” in any situation.
Hurricane Sandy & Modern Supply Chain Planning
Watching the disastrous events associated with Hurricane Sandy (aka ‘Frankenstorm’) reminded me that our supply chains are fragile entities that can easily be thrown into turmoil.
Start Setting Goals. Change Your Life.
My Granny recently celebrated her 96th birthday. She lives very far away from me, in a small town in Ontario, Canada, where she is well cared for by the wonderful staff of an assisted living home…
3 Tips for An Incredibly Smooth ERP Upgrade Project
After 6 years on version 11 of Oracle’s eBusiness Suite, Creation was reaping the rewards of having a stable and optimized ERP system…
