NPR Article Discusses PPS and Rivian Working Together for Assembly
Leave a CommentPeoria Production Solutions recently had an NPR article written about the company regarding its work with Rivian, the electric automaker that produces in Normal, Illinois. Rivian outsourced with PPS to meet their assembly and manufacturing needs on their electric delivery vans. Read More
What Is Kitting for Manufacturers?
Leave a CommentThis article was originally published on April 6, 2021 and updated on 3/28/2023 Kitting is a process that involves grouping together individual products that are either sold together or used together into one assembled kit. What is Kitting? Kitting is an inventory management technique that is often used by retailers, especially e-commerce and online marketplace […]
Supply Chain Optimization: Kitting Solutions
Leave a CommentThis article was originally published on April 12, 2021 but updated on March 27,2023 Companies in every industry take great care to source all products and services from reliable providers to optimize their supply chain for maximum value. Manufacturers in many industries, such as automotive or electronics, want to make sure their suppliers follow generally […]
Why Kitting Processes Matter to Many Industries
Leave a CommentThis article was originally published on April 19, 2021 and updated on March 23, 2023 The definition of kitting is to gather a set of products that somehow relate to each other or go together into a kit, or a collection. Kitting combines individual items with individual SKUs into one kit with one SKU, […]
Does Product Kitting Reduce Dock-to-Stock Cycle Time?
Leave a CommentThis article was originally published on April 26, 2021 and updated on 3/21. Dock to stock (DTS) is a term used to describe the time needed to move products from receiving to storage, whether items are going directly to inventory on shelves, racks, bins, or pallets. Receiving for small companies can be a straightforward process, […]
Packaging Trends For 2023
Leave a CommentPackaging plays a critical role in the way consumers perceive your product and brand. It is vital that your packaging material stand out on the shelf and quickly provide the information consumers are looking for in an appealing and enticing way. The packaging industry is continually evolving to meet changing consumer demands and utilize evolving […]
Advantages and Disadvantages to Contract Assembly
Leave a CommentThis article was published on May 18, 2021 and updated on February 14, 2023 Many types of companies have a need to assemble their products, whether a manufacturer that requires the assembly of components for further manufacturing processes or a retailer that must assemble products to make themselves ready for display. Companies that require product […]
Careers for The Visually Impaired
Leave a CommentThis article was published on May 18, 2021 and updated on February 16, 2023 Many types of companies have a need to assemble their products, whether a manufacturer that requires the assembly of components for further manufacturing processes or a retailer that must assemble products to make themselves ready for display. Companies that require product […]
Kitting and Assembly Solutions
Leave a CommentThis article was published on May 11, 2021 and updated on February 21, 2023 Kitting and assembly services provide many benefits to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as reducing internal assembly costs, improving quality, efficiency and profitability. Kitting and assembly services provide many benefits to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and companies of all sizes. […]