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Q&A: Why OEMs Need a 3PL with Engineering Capabilities

Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down for a Q&A with Senior Engineering Technician, Heather Watson, Manufacturing Engineer, Brandon Krone, and Engineering Technician I, Jason Roe. Though they all have different responsibilities on our engineering team, together, they are a driving force behind the meticulous design, innovation, and optimization of our engineering and packaging […]

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10 Steps to Implementing a Kitting Program

Implementing a kitting program can revolutionize inventory management and streamline aftermarket growth. In this blog, we’ll explore the top 10 steps to successfully integrate a kitting program into your aftersales strategy. From understanding the basics of kitting to training your team and measuring success, we’ll guide you through each stage.   10 Steps to Implementing a

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7 Misconceptions of Contract Manufacturing

Contract manufacturing has become a common strategy for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) seeking to optimize production, reduce costs, and focus on core competencies. However, misconceptions about outsourcing abound, often clouding the potential benefits and leading to hesitancy among OEMs. In this list, we debunk seven prevalent misconceptions surrounding outsourcing manufacturing, shedding light on the realities

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Why You Need Kitting

Kitting Services in Your Supply Chain

Kitting optimizes your business operations by bundling individual items into packages, enhancing efficiency, and streamlining processes.  This results in better inventory control, optimized storage, and quicker order fulfillment, ultimately leading to a smoother experience for both you and your customers. What is Kitting? Kitting involves organizing and packaging separate components into a single kit according

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5 Reasons Defense Manufacturers Should Outsource Kitting

Outsourcing kitting operations can provide several strategic advantages to defense original equipment manufacturers (OEM), particularly given the intricate nature of working with defense contracts and government regulations. Navigating the complexities of compliance, stringent quality standards, and meticulous documentation requirements can be challenging. Given these complexities, here are five reasons why defense manufacturers should consider outsourcing their kitting operations to an ITAR certified company.

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Supply Chain Shortages: Why They Happen and What You Can Do

If you’re sick of hearing about supply chain shortages, you’re not alone. Pandemic-related shortages made headlines in 2020 and 2021; even in 2022, more than four in five organizations experienced at least one supply chain disruption. Now, the manufacturing and logistics industries have largely recovered from the global supply chain crisis that occurred during the

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What is Kitting

What Is Kitting?

When Aristotle coined the phrase “a whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” he clearly wasn’t talking about manufacturing logistics. Regardless of your industry, logistics experts know that every part matters, from large components to tiny nuts and bolts. And if you’re selling a product that contains multiple parts — something as complex

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What Is Kitting in Logistics?

Kitting is one of the core elements of effective supply chain management. By combining multiple components into a single package, or “kit,” you can improve your operational efficiency, speed up manufacturing and shipping, and reduce an enormous amount of material and labor waste. Embracing kitting in logistics means saying goodbye to part shortages, long lead

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