by PrismHQ | Mar 27, 2025 | Industry Challenges, Inventory Management, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Management, Technology
The Supply Chain Rollercoaster If you feel like managing your supply chain has been more unpredictable than a game of whack-a-mole lately, you’re not alone. With global disruptions, labor shortages, and unpredictable demand shifts, manufacturers have had to think on... 
by PrismHQ | Feb 28, 2025 | Industry Challenges, Operational Efficiency, Production Management, Technology, Tips and Tricks
A lack of production floor visibility is a bit like trying to walk through your production floor with a blindfold on. It would be a terrible idea and I don’t advise it. At best, it would take a while to navigate and you’d likely knock things over and get a few bumps... 
by PrismHQ | Feb 20, 2025 | Industry Challenges, Inventory Management, Operational Efficiency, Technology, Tips and Tricks
The words “Inventory reconciliation” are practically guaranteed to elicit groans in nearly every industry. For manufacturers in particular, it is one of the most tedious and labor-intensive tasks that needs to be regularly tackled. It requires meticulous attention to... 
by PrismHQ | Feb 6, 2025 | Industry Challenges, Operational Efficiency, Technology, Tips and Tricks
As manufacturers continue to develop their operations in anticipation of Industry 4.0, they must decide whether to host their IT systems locally or rely on external cloud computing servers. This choice plays a crucial role in shaping their infrastructure and overall... 
by PrismHQ | Jan 16, 2025 | Industry Challenges, Labor, Operational Efficiency, Technology
As we step into 2025, the manufacturing industry faces an increasingly complex landscape defined by supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty. These challenges, while daunting, also present opportunities for innovation and resilience. Hesitation is natural in... 
by PrismHQ | Jan 9, 2025 | Industry Challenges, Operational Efficiency, Technology, Tips and Tricks
Increased import tariffs can significantly reshape the landscape of the manufacturing industry. These taxes on imported goods often result in higher costs for raw materials, components, and finished products, which can reduce profit margins and disrupt supply chains....