Fri., Oct. 4 marks Manufacturing Day (MFG Day), a time to celebrate the contributions of the manufacturing sector to the economy and highlight the importance of a skilled workforce. This year’s observance seems particularly relevant as manufacturers demonstrate their capabilities during ongoing supply chain challenges. The focus on agile production solutions is significant as companies face prolonged lead times and uncertainties.
As roughly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) participate in a strike that is affecting ports on the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States, many companies are seeking to ensure continuity in their operations by turning to manufacturers capable of producing quick-turn parts.
Regardless of the current labor situation, quick-turn manufacturers provide flexible and rapid production capabilities that can help businesses adapt to changing conditions and maintain service levels.
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As Machine Design’s technical editor, Sharon Spielman produces content for the brand’s focus audience—design and multidisciplinary engineers. Her beat includes 3D printing/CAD; mechanical and motion systems, with an emphasis on pneumatics and linear motion; automation; robotics; and CNC machining.
Spielman has more than three decades of experience as a writer and editor for a range of B2B brands, including those that cover machine design; electrical design and manufacturing; interconnection technology; food and beverage manufacturing; process heating and cooling; finishing; and package converting.
