For decades, manufacturing has been surrounded shrouded by myths and misinformation, and the time to change those distorted perceptions is now.

Although it’s a technology-driven company, Septimatech positions people at the heart of its operations. When it comes to customers, employees, or partners, fostering and maintaining close human connections allows the company to empower them through its culture of teamwork and dedication.

Astronauts go through extensive training to contend with zero gravity and the realities of space navigation. Interestingly, the preparation is not so different for people who produce cell and gene therapies for delivery to patients. Theirs is a field of challenging complexity where health and lives are in the balance and as such, there is rigorous training in protocols and standards for everything from product development to mass-market manufacturing.

Fast-rising contract manufacturer Dynamic Blending makes cosmetics, personal care items, nutraceuticals, and dietary supplements. From its base in Vineyard, Utah, this young company offers turnkey services with an emphasis on innovation and quality. The firm has been gaining attention thanks to its rapid growth and some high-profile projects.

Vision. Innovation. Commitment. Resourcefulness. Problem-solving. Dedication. Excellent customer service. These all describe the largest metal finishing firm in the Southeast U.S. Roy Metal Finishing (RMF) has consistently finished in the top fifty finishing shops in North America as listed by Products Finishing trade magazine and has been named the top shop in the U.S.

Manufacturing has become a very sophisticated process designed to take advantage of maximum efficiencies to be competitive. A strategy called Just-In-Time (JIT) is a management approach that is used to control the flow of inventory to and from a business in order to minimize inventory levels and improve the efficiency of the manufacturing process.