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Tradersfind has a team of bloggers who cover the challenges and opportunities associated with business-to-business trading and manufacturing. Topics typically addressed by our contributing authors include economic and industry trends affecting B2B trade, business strategies for running successful operations, the culture of various manufacturing sectors, and in-depth looks at operational best practices.

New Approaches, Timeless Principles for Precision Tube Laser This post profiles Jordan Yost, the owner of Precision Tube Laser, a company that fabricates tubing. It highlights how Yost learned valuable business lessons from his mentors about the importance of keeping your word and living up to handshake deals. Despite taking new innovative approaches, Yost has held onto these old-school values of integrity as his company has grown.

Discovering the Passion for Ford Broncos in the Utah Desert Nick Martin is a manufacturer of aftermarket parts and accessories for the Ford Bronco SUV. This blog recounts his experience attending the United By Bronco event in Utah, which brings together Bronco enthusiasts. As a supplier to this passionate community, Martin got to witness firsthand the excitement and shared interests that drive the Bronco fanbase while taking in the beautiful desert scenery of Utah.

Three Key Issues B2B Companies Must Prioritize in 2024 This post lays out three critical issues that B2B manufacturers and suppliers need to focus on in 2024: 1) Attracting and integrating Gen Z workers into their workforce, 2) Developing effective digital marketing strategies to reach customers online, and 3) Preparing for reshoring initiatives that are bringing more manufacturing back to the U.S.

USS Midway's Free Welding Program - A Win-Win Collaboration

The USS Midway Museum in San Diego has partnered with the local community college to offer a free welding training program on the retired aircraft carrier. This blog by Josh Welton examines how this innovative program provides vital hands-on training to develop the next generation of skilled welders at no cost to students.

Creating Exploded Product Views Efficiently For companies selling equipment or complex products, detailed exploded view diagrams are essential. This post by CAD expert Gerald Davis offers tips on how to use CAD software to quickly and efficiently create these exploded views that show all components individually.

The Importance of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) Welding procedure specifications (WPS) are critical documentation that provide the "recipe" for how a specific weld must be performed to meet code requirements. This post by Greg Siepert emphasizes why having a qualified, comprehensive WPS is so important for ensuring weld quality and consistency.

Economist Warns: U.S. Economic Slowdown Inevitable Economist Dan North analyzes the latest economic indicators, which he says point to an economic slowdown hitting the U.S. in 2024 despite some bright spots currently. This post recaps his insights on which sectors may be impacted and why a slowdown looks increasingly unavoidable.

Manufacturing Operations Accelerated by Technology This post looks at how manufacturing technology has rapidly advanced, comparing today's smart factories to the outdated computers and machinery of decades past. Columnist Caleb Chamberlain reflects on this remarkable technological transformation and how it has empowered modern manufacturing operations.

B2B Surveys Show Higher Wages, Increased Profits

According to recent industry surveys, B2B manufacturers have been experiencing higher profits thanks to factors like reshoring and increased demand. Importantly, they have also been sharing these profits with employees in the form of higher wages. This post dives into the survey data.

A Look into the Future of B2B Manufacturing This post recaps key insights from the FMA Annual Meeting for B2B manufacturers. While disruptive challenges like labor shortages loom, the meeting focused on how to turn these challenges into opportunities for companies to innovate and grow their operations.

Volatile Steel Prices Likely to Persist Steel price volatility, particularly for hot-rolled steel coil, has been remarkably high in the U.S. In this post, Michael Cowden explains why this high volatility is unique to the domestic steel industry and unlikely to subside due to the market dynamics at play.

Overcoming Resistance to New Technology Adoption As manufacturing plants become increasingly automated and data-driven, some employees struggle with adopting new technologies. This post by Bill Frahm argues that rather than feel threatened, workers need to embrace ways that technology can enhance their roles and learn to effectively leverage machine data.

Press Brake Tooling: Consistency is Key For metal fabricators using press brakes, having the proper tooling setup is crucial for achieving accurate, consistent bends. Veteran inventor Steve Benson shares his insights on tooling choice, including the right applications for wooden tooling versus aluminum tooling.

Greater Accountability Needed for SpaceX Worker Safety A recent report found over 600 documented incidents of workplace safety lapses and injuries affecting welders and other workers at SpaceX facilities. This post by Josh Welton calls for greater accountability from SpaceX to address these widespread safety concerns.

"Buy American" Rules for Infrastructure Cause Confusion New federal requirements aim to bolster domestic manufacturing by enforcing "Buy American" provisions for infrastructure projects. However, this blog details how there is widespread confusion among suppliers and project managers over what products actually qualify under these new rules.