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.

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

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!

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

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!

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.

What is an injection mold? How about ejector pins? Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the injection molding process.

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!

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

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.

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.

DFM or Design for Manufacturing is the method of design for ease of manufacturing of the assortment of parts that will form the product after assembly.

Smart sensors are being put into more devices and adapted by more industries, but how do they work?

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