Manufacturing Strategy

How Interactive Workshops Transformed Engagement: Insights from Gary Hubbard and Jacqui Barber at IPS Global 2026

In an era where global teams increasingly rely on digital communication, the value of in-person connection has taken on renewed importance, especially in high-stakes industries like advanced manufacturing and packaging. Sales organizations, in particular, are rediscovering that meaningful collaboration often happens not in inboxes, but in shared spaces where ideas can be challenged,…

Global Alignment in Action: Insights from Dirk de Mulder at the IPS Global Sales Meeting in Mexico City

In an increasingly interconnected manufacturing landscape, global alignment is no longer a strategic advantage—it’s a necessity. Companies like TekniPlex are leaning into this reality by rethinking how their teams collaborate across continents, recognizing that innovation often happens at the intersection of diverse markets. The shift from presentation-heavy meetings to interactive workshops reflects a…

How to Avoid Stockouts in Cleanroom Consumables

In an era where supply chain volatility can stall production overnight, smart inventory strategy has become a competitive advantage. Benchmark’s no-cost inventory reserve model flips the traditional risk equation by letting manufacturers lock in dedicated stock—on their own timeline—without tying up capital or warehouse space. It’s a practical reminder that reliability isn’t just about…

Robots, Revenue, and the Race for the Future: Intelligent Automation Is Powering the Next Wave of Growth

It’s hard to ignore just how quickly the world around us is changing. Packages arrive faster than ever, store shelves restock almost instantly, and behind the scenes, businesses are racing to keep up with expectations that seem to climb by the day. But as the workforce shrinks and pressure rises—including a projected shortage of…

From Tariff Shock to Strategic Advantage

In this episode, Aaron Berg reframes tariff disruptions as a strategic opportunity. With River Logic’s value chain optimization solution, companies can quickly model shifts in sourcing, manufacturing, and make-vs-buy decisions to gain a competitive edge. Whether it’s reshoring production or pivoting in response to new trade policies, VCO helps businesses react fast—and capitalize on change…

From Network Design to Profitability: Real-World VCO Use Cases

Aaron Berg dives into the practical power of value chain optimization, spotlighting real-world use cases that drive measurable impact—from network design and manufacturing strategy to strategic sourcing and customer-level profitability. He highlights how River Logic’s VCO solution enables smarter decisions around capital investments, sustainability planning, and last-mile delivery by combining operational and financial modeling. The…

AMAG Leads with a Customer-First Mindset from Manufacturing to Tech Support

When technical support teams treat problem-solving as relationship-building, customer loyalty becomes the real competitive advantage

Competitive Landscape of the Electric Vehicle Market is Reliant on Pricing and Supply Chain Management

Success in the rapidly growing EV market depends on mastering two critical operational challenges that separate industry leaders from the rest

US OEMs Must Streamline Existing Systems and Apply Volume-Driven Strategies to Cut EV Manufacturing Costs

American automakers must abandon legacy production methods and embrace scale economics to match aggressive global competitors in the EV race

Domestic EV Manufacturers Can Prosper with Streamlined Supply Chains and Cost-Effective Batteries

American automakers can capture mainstream EV demand by optimizing operations and sourcing battery technology more strategically

Advanced Tech, Cost Engineering, and Falling Lithium Prices Propel U.S. Automakers Toward Affordable Electric Vehicle Production

The convergence of manufacturing innovations and commodity price drops is making mass-market EVs economically viable for American producers