In a recent article, we outlined the steps required to establish a long-lasting supply partnership between a customer and a potential modern fabrication supplier. Once the bridge has been built and the first order has moved across successfully, how do you know when it is...
From the customer’s point of view, the purpose of performing due diligence on a potential supplier is to conduct an exploratory assessment of price competitiveness and if they can live up to minimum quality and on-time delivery requirements. That may be adequate for short-term projects,...
Emma Adams first worked for us in a part-time capacity after earning an associate’s degree in sociology from the College of Lake County. At first, she didn’t see herself as a “business” person, but acknowledges that joining us full time as an Administrative Assistant in...
After spending half of her life facing the uncertainty of jobs in retail sales, Jennifer Bard set off to find a new career that would not only provide a stable living for herself and her young daughter, but would be personally rewarding as well. Never...
We’re constantly looking for ways to improve our quality, speed and efficiency to give better value to our customers. A recent growth in business encouraged us to take a look at our logistics functions, specifically our inventory control system. Aisles filled with storage racks were...
Everyone has moments when an off-the-clock problem disrupts our concentration at work. Let’s face it. It’s hard to focus on the job at hand if you’re worried about a financial situation at home. Not only can this type of distraction cause a drop in productivity,...
We are always on the lookout for ways to provide additional value to our customers. But we also like to balance the books and make an honest profit. Capital expenditures can help do both – but only after a thoughtful and thorough cost analysis process. Tax...
We were pleased to host Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner at our Manufacturing Day® Celebration on Friday, October 5. Under the banner of “Illinois Strong,” he had proclaimed October “Manufacturing Month” in the state earlier in the week. It was quite an honor to be singled...
Dan Cresco joined our team as an Estimator only six months ago, but he has already proven to be a valuable asset. The job is a perfect match for his mathematical capabilities. Numbers have intrigued him ever since he was a 14-year-old cashier at McDonald’s. He...
When you hear the word “internship” you may have a preconceived notion of shuffling papers, endless filing or even going out for coffee – all for no money. Would you be interested in a career that has great earning potential with a high school, associate...