The New Frontier for Internet Security
Leave a CommentMany people who have been fortunate enough to keep their jobs during the pandemic have a workplace that looks a lot different than the one they left. Whether this change in the dynamic of the workplace is temporary or permanent remains to be seen, but many people find themselves working from home or remotely from […]
The Changing Dynamics for Infrastructure Improvement
Leave a CommentOur nation and the world have begun the process of reopening their economies. A critical part of the recovery will be the restoration of jobs that will support consumer spending. Prior to the pandemic there was much discussion about the need for billions of dollars in infrastructure improvements covering such areas as: bridges, rail facilities, […]
Supporting the Fight Against COVID-19
Leave a CommentAs the world battles the current coronavirus pandemic, Production Materials Inc. salute the many thousands of courageous men and women working to protect us on the front lines. Our employees wish a speedy recovery for everyone affected. Given the increased need for critical infrastructure, we are continuing to provide parts and services for our customers […]
Dealing with interruptions to the supply chain
Leave a CommentWith spring getting close, it is easy to think of good times ahead. With so many current and potential disruptions to supply chain flows, it is critical to have backup plans in place to protect your customers. Such things as: disease epidemics, trade disputes, embargoes, labor strikes, wars, political events, severe weather destruction, equipment failures, […]
We Are a Fully RoHS-Compliant American Company
Leave a CommentAny North American company that wishes to be competitive in the early 21st century would do well to adopt RoHS compliancy. Now… just what, exactly, is “RoHS”? Good question. It’s an acronym that stands for “Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive”, a regulation adopted into law by the European Union in mid-2006. The resolution bans six […]
Drought and the Agricultural Industry: How Production Materials Can Help
Leave a CommentAs anyone who’s made it outdoors these past few months is likely aware of, this summer has proved a scorcher. In fact, the summer of 2012 is breaking record after record in terms of overall heat, producing the hottest summer in American history, or at least since weather has been kept track of on the […]
The Ins and Outs of Insourcing and Outsourcing
Leave a CommentThere was a time not long ago when it seemed that every factory in the United States was doggedly determined to set itself up anew in China. After all, the price of labor was astronomically cheap; there were no OSHA requirements. As a result, our manufacturing sector took a monumental hit from which it is […]
How PMI Helped Save an Industry on the Brink of Disaster
Leave a CommentIt’s not like we’ll ever go around wearing superhero capes here at our company, nor will we ever take principal credit for keeping the American RV industry from the edge of bankruptcy. But it has to be said, and accurately so, that when the Great Recession hit our shores in 2008, we played our part […]
More Flexible Options for Small- to Mid-Sized Businesses
Leave a CommentSince we’ve established our presence online, we’ve noticed a number of interesting trends as far as our new customer base. Not only have we observed how the web has improved our ability to reach out to and supply the needs of businesses operating further away from us than ever before, but we’ve also increased our […]
The Growth of Our Vendor Managed Inventory Program
Leave a CommentIt began several decades ago, when big box vendors such as Wal-Mart found themselves running into difficulty when it came to stocking their entire inventory, not on account of a lack of goods, but rather on account of there being simply too many. The solution they pioneered, the vendor management system, revolutionized the way a […]
