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Buyer Beware

12/01/1997
Author:
Dennis Myers
This article warns against the dangers in recent manufacturing supply trends. According to the author, both outsourcing and integrated-supply programs can have seriously detrimental effects on productivity and innovation. In this article, he explains the reasoning behind his views.
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Purchasing Holds the Reins

08/01/1998
Author:
Austin Weber
This report of a Cutting Tool Engineering survey charts the shift in the way shops are purchasing tools. As the survey’s findings indicate, an increasing number of tools are being bought directly from manufacturers and many shops are narrowing down the number of tool suppliers they do business with.
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Supplier in Demand

08/01/1999
Author:
Michael Baczkowski
This article describes how one aerospace manufacturer boosted production capacity by partnering with a supplier, which began machining parts formerly made in-house. The article tells how the manufacturer shared its processes and manufacturing expertise with the supplier in order to ensure that quality and productivity were maintained.
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Xometry launches Shop Advantage Program for manufacturing network partners

Xometry, an on-demand manufacturing platform, launched the Xometry Shop Advantage Program, which is exclusive to qualified members of Xometry's manufacturing partner network of over 2,400 small and midsize manufacturers. The program provides Xometry's manufacturing partners with easy access to a portfolio of offers on computer hardware, tooling, raw materials and business services, such as equipment financing.

Show vendors some love

03/29/2018
Author:
Keith Jennings
Finding ways to meet, interface with and show appreciation for customers and vendors can help any business. With Spring, and the hope of nicer weather upon us, CTE Manager's Desk columnist Keith Jennings is eager to leverage the season for promotional and “we appreciate you” events, such as luncheons and open houses.
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