How Lean Manufacturing Has Changed in 2023
Customizable Supply Chain Based on Customer Needs First developed by Toyota, the practice of lean manufacturing became very popular in the 1990s and early 2000s as manufacturers around the world adopted the practice. Some benefits of lean manufacturing included reduced lead times, reduced operating costs, and improved product quality. In our current economy the lean […]
Best EMS Electronics Manufacturing Services: What to Consider
Do you know how to choose the best EMS Electronics Manufacturing Services partner? Any company that wants to outsource the manufacturing of cables, PCBAs, and integrated devices needs to know what to consider. It’s more beneficial today than any other time in our industrial history to outsource manufacturing. Faced with limited resources, many find it’s no […]
Supply Chain and Fulfillment Solutions
In this video featuring John Lindeen, Sr. Vice President of Global Operations, he shares expert insights on some of the systemic issues companies are facing as they manage supply chain challenges in an efficient and forward-thinking way. John emphasizes the importance of selecting manufacturing partners who align strategically at the management and executive levels. With […]
Generative AI in Manufacturing: The Next Information Age Evolution
Generative AI in Manufacturing: The Next Information Age Evolution Billions of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices are spewing out data every day, yet the vast majority of information goes unused. Similar to planting crops but failing to reap them, many existing cables are unable to process all the IoT data. This lack of advancement […]
Guide to Navigating FDA Regulatory Approval Process
In the U.S, the FDA regulates the sale of medical device products. To gain the FDA’s approval to sell a medical device, businesses must first present evidence of the products safety and effectiveness for its intended use. These regulatory approvals are just a piece of the product launch process but can be hard to manage. […]
Medical Device Engineering, Design and Build
Nortech Systems is a leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of medical device systems. Both our Engineering Design Center in Maple Grove, Minnesota and our Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Milaca, Minnesota are ISO 13485-certified. Our team of program managers and engineers partner with medical device companies to manage the entire lifecycle from initial […]
A Guide to Strategic Supplier Management in New Product Development
Developing a new product is a complex and dynamic process that requires the collaboration of multiple stakeholders, including engineers, designers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies. One key to successful new product development is managing suppliers effectively, ensuring they meet the required quality standards, cost targets, and delivery schedules. This guide will outline five phases of new […]
RoHS and REACH Compliance: Why Are They Important?
What are REACH and RoHS? RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) is a European Union (EU) directive restricting the use of hazardous substances in electronic products. It was introduced in 2003 to protect human health and the environment from potential harm caused by substances such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium. The directive aims to […]
Benefits of a Design for Supply Chain Methodology
Have you been considering a design for supply chain? If you’ve been involved in manufacturing anything in recent history, you know the feeling. Customer orders piling up, lines are down, and you’re just learning that components won’t be available for weeks, maybe even months, because of supply chain issues. That low-cost custom part could now […]