We’ve all seen it happen. A manager retires, a supervisor takes an opportunity elsewhere – it’s finally your chance to apply for a promotion. At least it would have been had the company decided to promote from within…but they went with an outside hire without carrying out an internal candidate […]
Lead times, lead times, lead times. Is there anything emphasized more consistently by operations and supply chain managers? This, of course, is not without cause. Quick response production is the primary focus for many supply chain and logistics professionals due to the fact that customers are looking to receive their […]
The months of June, July, and August are exciting for U.S. workers. Studies show that 60% of working Americans take a summer vacation, allowing space to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with their families. The benefits of taking time off are well-documented and include positive effects on employee happiness, […]
In life, few things are more influential than family. When these close, personal relationships are healthy, they create incredibly strong bonds that give us a sense of identity and belonging. This is why establishing a family-oriented business culture is critical. Healthy work relationships that produce trust and elicit respect are […]
Accountability is everything for manufacturers. Our customers need assurance that they can rely on us to consistently deliver the parts they need when they need them. Checks, balances, and traceability are all vital to accomplishing this on a world-class scale, and that’s where Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) comes into play. […]
On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the very first human beings to step foot on the moon. As we celebrate the anniversary of this monumental achievement each year, Swiss-Tech is proud to have contributed to the lunar landing with our high-quality, precision aerospace machining services. Apollo […]
Life can hit really hard. No matter your age, gender, career field, or salary, there is always a chance something entirely out of your control may occur that’s both difficult and devastating. During these times of hardship, it’s vitally important to have friends and family around to help support us. […]
To become a world-class provider of precision components, it’s vitally important to plan ahead, and this rings especially true in terms of manufacturing capacity. By determining your production limits and needs, it becomes easier to forecast areas of future growth. After all, how can you sustain growth if you aren’t […]
The topic of workplace diversity has become a hot button issue for companies over the last decade – especially those operating in industrial engineering and manufacturing. Between outside-the-box recruiting/training efforts and attracting top talent from countries outside the United States to fill skilled positions, it’s more relevant than ever. Benefits […]
Anyone within earshot of a machine shop, these days, knows that there’s one major, industry-wide challenge: filling skilled labor positions. At Swiss-Tech, we’re taking a proactive approach to solving this dilemma by partnering with Gateway Technical College for CNC training. Finding Skilled Workers in a Tight Labor Market One of […]