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s manufacturers continue to adjust to changes in the economy, supply chains, workforce and more in response to the coronavirus pandemic, more stories about positive pivots as well as supportive COVID-19 resources emerge to help companies stay strong.
Unique adaptations of technologies and capabilities continue to surface, such as this footwear company that transitioned to 3D printing to make personal protective equipment and the growing list of automakers who are now making much needed hospital equipment.
Then there’s this inspiring story of the construction of temporary hospitals in Georgia in just 4 weeks, using a modular construction approach and actually creating jobs during the pandemic.
For companies who haven’t found where they truly fit amidst all this transition, an abundance of resources continue to appear online as the pandemic continues. J.J. Keller is offering free training for workforce issues tied to COVID-19 until May 31 and companies need to think about how they will safely transition to a larger workforce returning as more states shift open. As COVID-19 continues to impact the economy, how will you handle price fluctuations in your supply chains? This piece offers tips to consider if your main pricing orientation, meaning the primary way you set your prices, is cost-based or cost-plus.
The National Association of Manufacturers offers a long list of resources, including this page of webinars with topics ranging from improving employee morale, cash flow and economics, cleaning best practices and more.
At Steel Mountain, we hosted a webinar that explored the role that digital marketing plays for manufacturers and help you understand key steps your company can take now to get ahead, despite the pandemic. You can watch the recording here.
At the end of this, there’s still the question of how we move ahead. Some suggest that what we’re doing right now is key to that, and ensuring companies keep their values in check will help them survive into the future.
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