Here we go again. Every four years we find ourselves here. We are in the midst of the next US presidential election. To be honest, I don’t like politics, of any kind (in government, business, church). Although this campaign seems like it’s already been going on too long, we must thoughtfully work through it until […]
By sponsoring SCMFG, you’re helping to strengthen South Carolina’s manufacturing industry. SCMFG strives to be a marketplace for manufacturers and their service providers to share their ideas, products and services. We need your support to continue this mission. Each month, SCMFG’s digital magazine receives thousands of page views from around the region, nation and globe. […]
A Clemson University automotive engineer who teaches students many of the skills they need for careers in robotics and self-driving cars is winning an award that recognizes him as one of the nation’s top young engineering educators. Yunyi Jia, an assistant professor, is receiving the Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award from SAE International. At least […]
Welcome to 2020, the beginning of a new year and the start of the third decade of the 2000’s! I originally wrote an article with the same title in 2016. Although this was originally geared toward supersonic aircraft manufacturing, as we begin a new year and consider…
The ongoing “War for Talent” drove 75% of U.S. employers to increase pay and more than half to enhance medical benefits in 2019. 73% of employers increased employee compensation 52% enhanced medical benefits Attention HR Professionals, CFOs & CEOs, you need to attend this event. Learn new approaches for retaining quality talent Compare yourself to your […]
Skyline Exhibits & Design is the premier provider of image impact environments serving its clients global needs for successful exhibiting experiences. Skyline helps customers throughout the region develop powerful trade show solutions executed through a complete portfolio of services – design, production, training, service and asset management….
Know your WHY. Why do we do what we do? We should all ask ourselves both personally and professionally, WHY? If we don’t know the answer, we should find one. Knowing our WHY gives us purpose and helps us reach our fullest potential. Many organizations and associates know…
SCMFG would like to thank Michelin North America and in particular John Tully for allowing us and our sponsors to hold this informative and successful event. SCMFG would also like to thank our sponsors Gallagher Risk Management and Regions Bank. The event covered the topics cyber security and fraud prevention. If you attended the event […]
As a services provider, earning the trust of our clients is paramount to our business success. Trust is something each of us must earn. I was taught in a customer development class that all business relationships follow a developmental S-curve (shown below). What if your company manufactures…
Before the War of 1812, cotton was barely produced in the United States, but the “cotton boom” in the mid-1800s changed all of that. Three years before the Civil War, South Carolina Congressman James Hammond proclaimed, “Cotton is King and the north would collapse without the South.” He also said, “slave holders of the South […]