
The Global Chip War: Implications for Manufacturing in the Future
July 31, 2023 | By: Hans Dittmar
The technology war between China and the United States continues, with recent developments signaling an escalation in trade tensions between the two economic giants. China's decision to impose export restrictions on critical raw materials for...

How To Prepare Your Product For UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed)
March 30, 2023 | By: Hans Dittmar
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking requires conformity with applicable UK regulations, which replaced the EU's CE mark in Great Britain following Brexit. This will have an impact on many products sold in the UK.

Are You Ready For "Made In China 2025"?
March 21, 2023 | By: Hans Dittmar
China's "Made in China 2025" directive is ramping up pressure on many multinational corporations - especially those with a large revenue footprint. This also means that many products sold into China will face challenges.

How Experienced Contract Manufacturers are ‘Problem Solvers’ for OEMs
December 21, 2021 | By: Hans Dittmar
“If your only tool is a hammer then every problem looks like a nail.” -- Abraham Maslow

GMI Solutions' History in Logos
November 8, 2021 | By: Hans Dittmar
Softworks Development Corporation: The start of our journey. Every company has a story, and GMI is no different. Here is an overview of the path that brought us to become the world class outsourced assembly and test company we are today.

Reducing Lead Times is Always Smart
April 23, 2021 | By: Hans Dittmar
It's true that lead times always play a role in the manufacturing of any product. This gains visibility quickly when the supply chain faces unplanned disruptions.

Chip Shortages Add To Supply Chain Beating
March 26, 2021 | By: Hans Dittmar
Everyone knew - early on - that as the economy rose, demand for durable goods and capital equipment would get back on track. The post-pandemic supply chain, however, keeps taking punches from a variety of unusual sources, including stuck ships...

Value Engineering of Mature Products is Really a Thing
February 26, 2021 | By: Hans Dittmar
While there is a lot of discussion revolving around the differences between DfM, DfA and Value Engineering, they share many traits. Value Engineering is a process — originally developed and named by GE — that is considered by many to be applicable...

Supply Chain Outlook: Turbulence For 2021
January 26, 2021 | By: Hans Dittmar
Good news, bad news: faster-than-expected increases in demand causing supply chain issues.

Shipping Rates Increasing for 2021
January 6, 2021 | By: Hans Dittmar
Shipping costs have increased significantly and are predicted to rise further in 2021 & beyond. Trans-Pacific shipping rates just popped to new all-time high. The entire domestic shipping and logistics industry is strained.

DfM, DfA & DfMA: 3 Processes Every OEM Needs to Know
August 13, 2020 | By: Hans Dittmar
In today’s competitive landscape, contract manufacturers (CMs) need to do more than just fill orders that meet product specs. Top-tier CMs work with their OEM partners to ensure that everyone is on the same page

Covid-19 Doesn't Stop Critical Work at GMI
July 31, 2020 | By: Hans Dittmar
Things continue to be tricky. Wisconsin now has a face mask mandate, but GMI was prepared and has already put preventative measures in place to keep our team - and product supply - safe.