You may have noticed a common theme running through the blog posts connected to Miller Fabrication Solutions’ 60th anniversary: that smart, committed, innovative people have been instrumental in our success. From our employees to our business partners, we’re fortunate to work with many skilled craftsmen and experts who help us hone our capabilities and operations. That, in turn, allows us to consistently provide global OEMs with high-quality products at competitive prices. Each of these champions has helped mold Miller Fabrication Solutions into one of the country’s largest OEM parts manufactu ..read more

Our skilled and dedicated people allow Miller Fabrication Solutions to serve OEM customers well. These team members are deeply important to us. Because we recognize that the 60th anniversary we celebrate this year would not have been possible without the people who work at Miller now and those who have worked here over the decades, we wanted to hear some longtime employees’ perspectives on this milestone. Given the role family has played in our long history, Dick and Rich Steel immediately came to mind. They have a combined half-century of experience with Miller. Dick, who retired in January 2 ..read more

Just as Miller Fabrication Solutions plays a vital role as a strategic partner in the long-term success of OEMs around the world, so, too, do trusted suppliers in ours. Many exceptional people and supplier companies over the past six decades have provided the tools, insights and products necessary for Miller to grow and meet customers’ changing needs. Without these partners, Miller wouldn’t be where we are today – celebrating our 60th anniversary, with no signs of slowing down. When the business opened in 1963, manual processes were the norm, from parts production to paperwork. As our company ..read more

Like many companies, Miller Fabrication Solutions increasingly recognizes the importance of following sound environmental practices. We consistently work to minimize our environmental impact while delivering superior solutions to our OEM clients. Here are key initiatives and achievements that demonstrate our environmental commitment: Smaller Carbon Footprint Our gas usage, VOC and carbon emissions data illustrate our dedication to reducing our carbon footprint. While our emissions permit allows for the release of 49.7 tons of VOC annually, for example, our use of powder coatings limits our em ..read more

Miller Fabrication Solutions turned 60 this year. Marking this milestone caused me to reflect on our journey as a company. First and foremost, I think about our people – current employees and those who have worked here over the decades. I can’t overstate how much the credit for the company’s success goes to them. Their unwavering dedication has shaped us into who we are today. From our earliest years, we have tried to create an environment where people can thrive, someplace meaningful that makes a difference and improves lives. Those ideals fuel our ongoing commitment to employees, customers ..read more

Sustained supply chain challenges continue to push Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) risk upward. At the same time, those market conditions create an opportunity for OEMs to benefit from consolidating their supplier bases. A drive toward consolidation gives OEMs a fresh lens through which to refocus on working with supplier partners that are committed to cost reduction, quality and effective production management. Benefits of Supplier Consolidation National Association of Manufacturers Outlook Survey Third Quarter 2022 – Primary Current Business Challenges In the National Association of Ma ..read more

After a year of mostly somber economic news, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s March 2021 Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey offered welcome optimism. According to the report, which surveyed Northeastern U.S. manufacturing leaders between March 8-15, the index for current manufacturing activity and the new orders index both rose to levels not seen in about 50 years. The results are encouraging. However, they portend that the raw materials shortages and price increases the manufacturing industry is experiencing may continue for some time as demand increases and suppliers struggle to ..read more

At the end of 2019, Deloitte projected modest annual manufacturing GDP growth for 2020, with the tight labor market as a key contributor to manufacturing constriction. Then came COVID-19, which disrupted manufacturing – and everything else – in unprecedented fashion. Research conducted in June 2020 by Fictiv, a digital manufacturing ecosystem, showed that COVID-19 directly affected 89% of manufacturing businesses, including layoffs, reduced sales and increased materials and production costs. But all is not doom and gloom. Chad Moutray, the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) chief eco ..read more

Continuous improvement, a way of life at Miller, benefits our Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers through enhanced quality and reliability and streamlined production. Among our continuous improvement efforts is ongoing identification of new ways to create efficiencies, sustainability and cost reductions in our four plants. Undertaking these initiatives in our production facilities not only helps us manage overhead, but also contributes to establishing and maintaining competitive budgets for OEMs. Several recent and upcoming initiatives will achieve these goals, providing long-term ..read more

These days, there are countless stories about how manufacturers have rapidly pivoted from producing cars or textiles to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Yet others continue to deal with slowing demand, furloughs and supply chain disruptions – all while trying to lay the ground work for a spike in demand as the world recovers. To help with that preparation, it’s time to hit the “reset” button and take a fresh look at procurement best practices. https://www.millerfabricationsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Reset-button.mp4   Just a few short months ago, proactive buyers and proc ..read more