Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Ford is showing us that US manufacturing is still alive

Today Ford motor company announced that in the first quarter of 2010 they are reporting a 2.1 billion dollar profit, this more than a 3 billion dollar increase from first quarter 2009.

After rolling out a much more modern looking fleet in 2010 it seems that everyone is starting to realize that Ford is very much still in the game. I can't help but think that they left the label of Taurus on the car just to show America that, yes, even the Taurus can be brought back from the dead.

It seems that Ford has shown the world that Americas manufacturing days are indeed not over.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

How to find a manufacturer for your product

This is the million dollar question, everyone from a new start-up company to established multi billion dollar companies are asking themselves this question everyday. How do we find the right manufacturer for our new or existing parts?

While every industry is a little different, nobody has been able to come up with a single answer to satify everyone. Contract Auction realizes how difficult this can be and has created a free means of connecting purchasers to manufacturers and ensuring that they will get the best match possible.

You can start by registering with Contract Auction and posting your new or existing part which you would like to find a manufacturer for, then manufacturers (bidders) who are already registered with Contract Auction will come to the marketplace to bid on your work, if it in their area of expertise.

You can compare bids and know the quality of the bidder by reviewing their feedback, pricing and comments connected with their bid. Once you have chosen a bidder you are connected and can begin working with your newly found manufacturer!

Even better than this great solution to an ongoing problem in the manufacturing industry, is that this solution is free.

Good Luck