How Much Do Kitting Services Cost?

If you want to outsource your production kitting needs, you may wonder how much kitting services cost. Several factors go into the cost of kitting services, including the complexity of the kitting project, the number of components to be assembled and packaged, and any special packaging and labeling requirements. What Do Kitting Services Cost? Kitting … Read more

What Is the Kitting Process

The kitting process is essential as it ensures your products are thoroughly and accurately assembled before they are shipped. It involves selecting the right parts, components, or products that need to be included in a kit, organizing those items into an organized system, and then packaging them according to specified requirements. In order for the … Read more

What Are Kitting Services?

Kitting services are a fulfillment strategy that can save companies time and money and get orders to customers faster. It involves putting together products in one package so that all necessary components are sent out as one unit instead of multiple pieces. Kitting services can be used in a wide range of industries, from retail … Read more

MDI teams with Written Hugs Design to help people feel seen

Christi Kmecik knows how painful the feelings of grief and loss can be when experiencing a difficult season of life. So, she started a card business to help people navigating isolating periods feel less alone and more connected to their loved ones. “I have a deep passion for helping people connect on an authentic and … Read more

Best Practices for FIFO Warehousing

Warehousing is an essential aspect of supply chain management as it helps businesses store and organize their products efficiently. The art of warehousing is all about balancing storage and organization. But, have you ever wondered about the science behind it? Enter First-In, First-Out (FIFO), a critical principle that keeps a FIFO warehouse running like a … Read more

Spare Part Inventory Management Best Practices

Spare parts inventory is a stock of components kept on hand to repair or replace failed or broken elements in a production system, equipment, or machine. Spare parts management involves controlling and organizing spare parts’ storage, supply, and distribution. Spare parts inventory management ensures the availability of components when needed while minimizing inventory holding costs. … Read more

Setting Up a Warehouse Bin Location System

Are you tired of the chaos in your warehouse? Well, you’re in luck. A warehouse bin location system is the answer to all your problems. Organizing your inventory systematically can do wonders for your warehouse’s efficiency, accuracy, and overall productivity. Even better, setting up a warehouse bin system is easier than you think. In this … Read more

MDI featured in Minnesota Chamber Business Insights Report

Published in the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce 7th Annual 2022 Business Benchmarks: Resiliency and Recovery It’s nearly impossible to have a conversation with a business leader without talking about workforce. Challenges have evolved but persisted over a decade, with employers in search of skilled workers to fill positions. While the long-term and systemic answers to … Read more

What Is a White Room?

A white room is a dedicated space where airborne particles are removed and the environment is tightly controlled to provide the ideal environmental conditions for manufacturing sensitive components.  White rooms manage air quality in a room, including parameters such as temperature and humidity. The level of contamination in a white room is measured according to … Read more

5 Reasons to Work with a Contract Manufacturing Partner

Let’s face it – it’s hard to find skilled workers and manufacturers can’t keep up with growing customer demands. The U.S. Manufacturing Index stood at 62.1 in June 2021, just below the previous month’s all-time high, meaning the industry continues to grow. Human Resources teams across the U.S. are struggling to fill positions because the COVID-19 … Read more

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