The Thomas Blog

The Top 5 Marketing Resources for Manufacturers

No matter how big or small your manufacturing company is, chances are you’ve either dabbled in marketing yourself, or you hired someone else to manage the efforts for you. Regardless of which path you took, you probably realize the necessity of keeping up-to-date with the latest methods and trends.

Just like your facility requires regular auditing and re-evaluation year after year, so do your marketing campaigns.

Industry Growth You Need to Know About

Manufacturing is a rollercoaster industry, with prophets and doomsayers focused on the tiny bumps and dips at every turn. But at the end of the day, the industry is showing signs of growth. 

The Internet of Things is a Buzzword, and Millennials Love Buzzwords

I know — this is just another article on the Internet of Things amidst a sea of articles on the Internet of Things. Just hear me out.

Supporting Women in Manufacturing

A previous WiM Summit keynote speaker, Linda Hubbard, Carhartt president and COO, stands with her fellow team members. This year's summit brings speakers from Lexmark, NASA, Ford Motor Company and more.

There’s an alarmingly low rate of women in manufacturing — 27 percent of the workforce, to be exact. As minorities in a big industry, women have sought out a place to find mentorship, support and networking, and they’ve found it in “Women in Manufacturing.”

5 Innovative Technical Advancements in 3D Printing

I have a confession: Before working with manufacturing, I came from the print world. In spending so much time focusing on innovative printing trends, my interest in the latest and greatest 3D printers and processes is ever-present and parallels the industry’s long history with additive manufacturing.

How Can Your Business Become More Environmentally Friendly?

Since the Industrial Revolution, we have been a major source of stress on the planet. From deforestation to oil spills, the damage totals to the tune of $1 trillion dollars — 6.2% of national GDP. And that’s just in the U.S.

How 3D Printing Will Impact the Supply Chain

For decades, manufacturers have used 3D printers for prototyping and small run custom items — so we’re all aware that additive manufacturing is more innovative and useful than making 3D printed selfies.

The ThomasNet.com Supplier Discovery Platform Becomes a Vital Resource to Walmart’s Supply Chain

Walmart’s $250 billion commitment to buy products that support American jobs is expected to make a big impact on US manufacturing. Within the next 10 years, more of the company’s vendors will be sourcing American-made products and components to support their “Made in USA” initiative.

7 Ways to Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You

You know that you should be on LinkedIn, but you’re not entirely sure why. You’re not actively looking for a job (hopefully), so why bother creating a profile on this professional network? It’s a sentiment shared by many people in the industrial space.

Ultimately, the goal is to expand your network to boost exposure for your brand. The more connected you are online, the more opportunities you have to promote your company.