We've put together this dictionary of the most common manufacturing terms you're likely to hear when working with your suppliers.

This case study outlines East West Manufacturing's role in assisting WePlenish launch their first product, the world's first IoT powered smart container which connects to the consumer's Amazon account.

This case study outlines the collaboration between East West Manufacturing, Wahoo Fitness and Maven Designs to design and manufacture a truly innovative smart fan, the first of its kind.

In the first installment of this series, we compare the benefits of using a contract manufacturer to the success professional golfers have when they are paired with the right caddy.

Nearshoring is a growing trend in the world of global manufacturing. Several countries are positioning themselves as leaders in this field, including Costa Rica. Let's go through a few of the perks this country can offer and assess if your company could benefit from what nearshoring has to offer.

Lead times are an important part of getting your products delivered on time and the components that make up the total lead time can be broken down to several independent stages. By knowing what each lead time stage is comprised of, you'll be able to better plan your production and supply chain.

Worried about intellectual property protection in China? Fear not! Find out how a contract manufacturer can help save the day.

Have a casting project ready to go, but not sure if investment casting or die casting is the right process? Here's an overview to help you make the right call!

A strategic sourcing team is a must, but what distinguishes a good team from a world-class team? Here are 6 considerations the team must make to find success!

In product development, few things are as valuable as engineering support. Learn the benefits of having an engineering team assist with your project.

If you're new to global shipping and want to learn more about Incoterms 2010, this is the blog post for you. Fresh chart included!

Is it time to consider a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program? Check out our post to learn if your company could benefit from this inventory management solution.

Is it time to switch to EC motors? Let our blog post be your EC motor decision-making guide!

When it comes to tooling design and maintenance, multiple factors play a part in life expectancy. Learn more about the tooling process here!

Your global sourcing strategy is the foundation for finding the right suppliers and for building a sound global sourcing process.