“The only thing that adds value in any type of process—be it in manufacturing, marketing, or a development process—is the physical or information transformation of that product, service, or activity into something the customer wants.” ― Jeffrey K. Liker, The Toyota...
In the manufacture of control panels nothing should be taken for granted. To build a high-quality panel the design, components, layout, wiring, labeling, and the enclosure must all be carefully planned, selected, and combined to meet exacting standards. The design and...
Since its inception fifty years ago, Simplex System Controls, a family-run business, has maintained a strong history of providing high-quality custom electrical and pneumatic control panels at a fair price. As we approach the end of our 50th anniversary year, there...
Bringing Manufacturing Back to America Over the past few decades, in the rush to offshore, the United States lost millions of good high paying manufacturing jobs and an untold amount of production capacity. As our recent three-part series on trade documented, when...
Why Manufacturing Matters Part two of a three-part series on free trade In our previous article (Ross Perot Was Right) we discussed trade policies that contributed to off shoring, and how China’s entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) accelerated this trend....
Ross Perot Was Right Part one of a three-part series on free trade During the 2016 presidential election, trade was a hot topic. Candidate Donald Trump emerged as somewhat protectionist in his rhetoric– critical of free trade, NAFTA, and other trade agreements. While...
