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In a customer’s mind, the difference between “aftermarket” and “OEM” usually boils down to trust. Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts are trusted more than aftermarket ones because customers expect them …

Technology has transformed commercial fleet management. What was once a chore that relied on trust, good faith, and CB radios has now become transparent, automated, and digitized. State-of-the-art software and …

A product identification system can help your organization improve product traceability, enhance supply chain transparency, combat fraud, and protect business continuity. However, creating a product identification system can seem daunting, …

Collisions. Mechanical failures. Noncompliance. There’s a long list of risks your fleet is exposed to, and mitigating these risks as much as possible is a top priority for fleet managers. …

Not every company is able to devote the time or resources needed to develop highly specialized parts or products. Instead, those companies will need to outsource certain parts of the …

Bringing a product from an initial idea to a mass-market rollout means traversing a long, winding road touching every aspect of business as you work through the engineering design process. …

Design engineers are in high demand for their ability to create and improve products across a range of industries. With that being said, there is also a significant amount of …

As a design engineer, you likely spend much of your time working on a computer, using CAD software tools and working through the engineering design process. Still, that time is …

Your organization relies on equipment to keep the business moving forward. Whether it’s equipment and tools for workers in the field, a manufacturing plant, or just office equipment, you need …

Fleet managers need to manage thousands of moving parts every day. Which assets have already received maintenance? What equipment still needs attention? As your fleet grows, a structured system for maintenance …

So, you’ve just come up with your million-dollar idea for a new manufactured product. You excitedly begin to research how much it might cost to bring it to fruition — …

Product engineering is fueled by an equal balance of quantitative reasoning and creativity. While a product design engineer’s training will take them far, every product designer uses a tech stack …

By investing in modern tracking technologies, you can enhance asset visibility, streamline equipment tracking, adhere to maintenance protocols, and maximize the lifespan of mission-critical assets. There are many robust equipment …

Operating a commercial fleet of vehicles is no small undertaking. No matter what types of vans or trucks your company uses, keeping these vehicles compliant with all applicable regulations and …

Every original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) product lineup is unique. As such, their product engineering practices must be equally unique. However, the general tenets of OEM product engineering remain the same, …

The Original Equipment Manufacturer, or OEM, builds components that are used to produce a final product, and the OEM’s design engineers play a critical role in the successful manufacturing of …

OEM and ODM are terms commonly heard in manufacturing, but while they sound similar, they are not two names for the same concept. There are fundamental differences between an OEM …

As a manufacturer, your products are critical to the modern way of life in one way or another, including to the economy. In fact, it contributes $2.77 trillion to the …

Engineering is a thriving field, with a projected blistering 6% growth rate in jobs from 2020 to 2030. This critical industry is essential for civil infrastructure, product design, electronics, and …

Whether you’re buying a pen, an engine, or an airplane, the chances are a design engineer was involved in creating it. Design engineering is a discipline that blends creativity with …

As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), you need to supply your clients with reliable components. No matter your industry – whether you’re manufacturing semi-trailers and trucks, auto parts, HVAC components, …

Large-scale manufacturing plays an important but hidden role in our everyday lives, as it affords us essential goods at a cheap price. To achieve this, products and components must be …

Sheet metal is versatile, readily available and easily worked with, making it a popular choice for fabrication. Sheet metals are used when the thickness of material is required to be …

Design engineers use their expertise to bring products to life through a complex design engineering process. Through 2D drawings and 3D models, along with many iterations, prototypes, and other steps, …

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are critical to the global supply chain. Industries ranging from automotive to medical rely on OEMs to produce reliable, high-quality components. However, today OEMs find themselves …

Technology is downstream of science, and engineering is downstream of technology; it’s the application of technology to solve specific problems. This has been articulated in our previous article on the …

Many problems humans face are solved by technology. Technology is the application of science to solve real-world problems. This has powered human and economic development in the past few centuries. …

Spend any amount of time in manufacturing, and you’re certain to hear the term ‘OEM’ thrown around. In simple terms, OEM – shorthand for original equipment manufacturer – traditionally refers …

Modern HVAC systems are often a complex arrangement of equipment such as chillers, boilers, heat pumps, ductwork, and air handling fans. Since every commercial location is unique and has specific …

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are responsible for labeling equipment in a way that supports safe product operation. In many aspects, a labeling program is an extension of other corporate practices …

Product identification and traceability are accepted best practices in industries worldwide including aerospace and pharmaceuticals. Keeping detailed records for an entire supply chain can be an incredibly large task and …

The defense industry, along with aerospace and healthcare, is one of the most heavily regulated business sectors in the world. Many public and private entities on a national and international …

Fleet management is an important practice used by manufacturing, logistics, and other supply chain partners to organize the movement of transportation vehicles and cargo. In today’s modern fleet management systems, …

Fleet management today requires careful oversight of facilities, vehicles, drivers, and cargo trailers.  Since trucks are often on the road for long periods of time, many companies are using fleet …

Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) are used throughout the manufacturing and logistics world to transport large quantities of material in an efficient manner. These IBC totes were first used in 1992 …

Printed electronics are created using advanced printing technologies and novel materials to produce high-density electronic films. These components can then be used to create modern electronics such as RFID tags, …

Fleet managers are responsible for overseeing the use and maintenance of a group of vehicles, which can include trucks, cars, vans, trains, airplanes, or a combination of various types of …

The Unique Device Identification (UDI) program was created by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2013 as a central, globally harmonized tracking system for medical devices. A primary …

A fleet management system is a critical component of efficient logistics and fulfillment operations. These software platforms are often connected to in-vehicle GPS tracking systems and onboard diagnostic devices (OBD) …

Transportation Asset Management (TAM) is a discipline that is utilized by local, state, and federal governments to ensure the quality and safety of public transportation systems. These transportation systems can …

Chemical management is an important part of facility management for businesses that transport, manage, and store hazardous materials. Unlike many other types of assets and materials, chemicals must be closely …

Totes, also called intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), are used to transport large quantities of raw materials and finished goods worldwide. These containers are especially important for the transportation of chemicals …

The defense industry in the United States reached $778 billion in 2020, providing significant opportunities and a steady source of growth for suppliers. Defense spending by the U.S. government is …

Maintaining a vehicle fleet requires careful coordination of maintenance activities to ensure maximum uptime and vehicle service life. With the introduction of fleet management software, many companies have been able …

The Item Unique Identification (IUID) program, also called Unique identification (UID), was launched by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to streamline the management of sensitive equipment between government sites, …