RF Mau Blog

Now that we've entered Q1 of 2019, many purchasing managers and procurement teams are in the throes of developing savings plans, finalizing cost reduction strategies, and negotiating prices with suppliers.

As we reach the end of 2018, President Trump's tariffs are still a major topic of concern for manufacturers and consumers alike.

In another sense, robots are not replacing manufacturing jobs. But they are changing them and creating new ones in the process.

Besides constant news stories about Trump's new tariffs and how they're affecting our economy, one of the biggest topics of conversation in manufacturing-related publications and news sites lately has been robots.

On March 8, 2018, the world watched, stunned, as President Donald Trump declared new tariffs on steel (25%) and aluminum (10%) in a controversial move that was met with dismay by many and support by some.