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Preparing Your Logistics for Natural Disasters: The Push-Pull System

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On top of the pandemic, the past two years have witnessed an increase in destructive natural disasters. Hurricane Eta rampaging through Central America, the ice storm knocking out power across Texas, and the deadly wildfires consuming much of the United States’ west coast were just a few of the catastrophes of the past year. These devastating natural disasters not only threaten residents of these areas but also create logistical nightmares for many supply chains. Let’s review the push-pull system in injection molding and how it can prepare your logistics for the natural disasters ahead.

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What is the Push-Pull System for Part Manufacturing?

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In parts manufacturing, the needs of the manufacturer and their client have three major points of overlap: the cost of the part, the quality of the part, and the availability of the part. In many situations, it seems like clients are stuck in the “pick two” scenario: good quality and cost but manufactured far away, or good cost and availability due to mass production but lower quality. Many systems in manufacturing work to remove these blocks by providing streamlined systems and logistics, one of which is the push-pull system we use at Midstate Mold.

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What is the Agile Injection Molding Process?

Agile manufacturing concept.

The process from idea to product to market requires many things to go right for a company. There are several factors throughout the entire process, with many of them beyond the control of those involved. When working with your manufacturer, there are specific skills that they will need to possess to help you maximize your efforts, saving you time and money. This is what puts the “agile” in agile injection molding. Learn how it can help you bring your parts and products to market more efficiently.

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