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For many years, procurement success was measured by three familiar pillars: quality, speed, and cost. Hit your specs. Meet your lead times. Protect your margins. In a stable environment, that model works. But we’re no longer operating in stable times. Volatility is no longer a temporary disruption that manufacturers can plan around—it’s become the operating…
Offshoring can seem like a straightforward math problem: lower piece price, acceptable lead time, quality checks out—sign the agreement and move forward. But for many manufacturers, that equation breaks down the moment intellectual property (IP) becomes part of the value. IP risk doesn’t show up as a line item on an invoice. It shows up…
Volatility is no longer a temporary disruption that manufacturers can plan around—it has become the norm. Tariff uncertainty, shifting trade policies, supply chain surprises, and ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to reshape global supply chains with little warning. Natural disasters, another pandemic, and other major disruptions can emerge at any time. What once felt like isolated…
The past three years were challenging for many businesses, including New Berlin Plastics: a global pandemic, a major winter storm that knocked resin producers offline, followed by an unprecedented spike in demand as the U.S. economy came roaring back from the pandemic. Now that its supply chain has begun to stabilize and these “black swan”…
When injection molded parts require secondary services after molding, such as decorating and assembly, OEMs have several options – create a work center internally, outsource those tasks to multiple suppliers, or have the injection molder do it for you. In each scenario, there are varying levels of costs and supplier requirements to manage. New Berlin…
OEMs are struggling to keep production lines running and new product launches on schedule due to the perfect storm of material shortages and congested freight lines on land and at sea. To take advantage of increasing consumer demands, OEMs are trying to ramp up quickly. However, when critical materials and components aren’t available, the situation…
If you’re looking for a plastic injection molder that can help you mitigate risk during uncertain times, then you ought to take a closer look at New Berlin Plastics. For years, we’ve been making investments in people, technology and processes that make us the safe option for sourcing your plastic injection molding needs. Here’s why:…
The recent coronavirus outbreak has reinforced the need for manufacturers to have a risk mitigation plan in place so they’re prepared for disruptions to their global supply chain. According to a survey conducted by ThomasNet, roughly two out of every three North American manufacturing companies have felt the disruptions caused by the recent pandemic on…
Transferring plastic injection tools from one molder to another is a major undertaking, with many variables to consider. But there are several steps you can take to help ensure that they go smoothly. Here’s what you need to think about, based on three potential scenarios.
A partner that’s committed to business transformation can deliver exceptional value to you and your business. That’s especially true when you’re selecting a plastic injection molder. Finding a molder that makes ongoing investments in people, equipment, training, automation and project management capabilities can help you manage your costs, minimize supply chain disruptions and deliver a…
