by PDPeterka | Feb 2, 2017 | outsource manufacturing
Since the 1990s, outsourcing manufacturing & machining to other countries has become quite normal, with many Americans simply accepting it. However, the idea of “made in America” has gained a lot of momentum in recent years, with people pushing for manufacturing...
by PDPeterka | Nov 15, 2016 | machine part repair, outsource manufacturing
PD Peterka has maintained a stellar relationship with a rail company manufacturing a large percentage of all railway tie replacement machinery since 2009. However, at one point in that relationship, a competitor offered to do the same work at a lower price, and the...
by PDPeterka | Oct 20, 2016 | manufacturing, outsource manufacturing, PD Peterka
The mining industry involves heavy, durable machinery that can withstand extreme force over and over when digging through layers of bedrock. However, unless we start carving machined parts out of Captain America’s shield, they’re going to wear down at some point....
by PDPeterka | Sep 12, 2016 | CNC Machining, outsource manufacturing
Outsourcing your parts machining to another manufacturer can seem like a serious leap of faith at first, especially when you’re used to controlling the product from start to finish. However, letting fear curtail innovation and the push to build a leaner, more...
by PDPeterka | Jan 12, 2016 | outsource manufacturing
The holidays and new year make taking care of the usual tasks extra stressful. The science of getting everything done comes down to strategy. In manufacturing, that could mean coordinating multiple vendors, shipments, projects, and people. We’ve put together some...
by PDPeterka | Nov 23, 2015 | outsource manufacturing
Why Try Outsource Manufacturing? With changing markets and business models, some manufactures are becoming leaner, more efficient, and more focused in how they operate. This means that how they service customers inevitably shifts as well. It may be less economical to...
