Tag Archives: Manufacturing

The Advantages of Automation in Manufacturing

Posted on November 26, 2013 by admin

Robots may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of manufacturing metal products, but the advantages of automation today in manufacturing are growing rapidly. Robots can increase productivity with consistent quality, and are lowering manufacturing … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of China – Part 2: Quality in Manufacturing

Posted on July 22, 2013 by admin

In our last blog post we talked about China’s growing middle class, and the hurried pace of new construction to keep up with the influx of people and automobiles in Chinese cities. This unbridled growth paints a familiar picture, both … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of China – Part 1: A Growing Middle Class

Posted on July 3, 2013 by admin

Recently, our president Des Sinclair traveled to China to inspect the facilities of potential Deeco Metals manufacturers (for more information on this vetting process, read our “Vetting Our Manufacturers” blog post). While he was there, he made some keen observations … Continue reading →

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Lean Manufacturing – Cutting Costs with a Tiered Supply Chain

Posted on April 24, 2013 by admin

Lean manufacturing is a simple concept: eliminate waste, cut costs and increase your bottom line. While the concept is simple, there are many ways to execute the process. One strategy is to make use of qualified suppliers, who in turn, … Continue reading →

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