Manufacturing Tips

Managing costs is the crucial other end of maintaining profitability, alongside a proper pricing strategy. In this guide, we provide a practical overview of reducing manufacturing costs. We cover the main types of manufacturing costs (materials, labor, overhead), outline ways to reduce them, and explain how going lean can support cost control.

Consistency is key in manufacturing, and that’s where properly crafted SOPs earn their keep. When you do the same thing the same way, you get predictable results. When results drift, an SOP gives you a baseline for troubleshooting. After writing hundreds of SOPs over a 36+ year career in manufacturing, here’s what I’ve learned.

Being able to quickly respond to customer demand, inquiries, and requirements is a surefire way to win more business. Here are five ways modern manufacturing ERP software helps you do it.