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How to Navigate the Manufacturing Labor Shortage in Minnesota and Wisconsin
July 30, 2025Manufacturing Labor Shortage Trends in Minnesota and Wisconsin If you run a mid-sized manufacturing business in Minnesota or Wisconsin, you’re ...
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December 18, 2024We are thrilled to announce that MDI has achieved an exceptional Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 93%! This outstanding score ...
Read ArticleSpecial Olympics Athletes to Explore Careers through Virtual Reality at Inclusive Work & Resource Fair
July 4, 2024On Saturday, June 22, MDI’s Unified Work team provided Special Olympics athletes with a unique opportunity to explore various career ...
Read ArticleFrom Volunteering to Leading, MDI has Been Key to My Career Success
May 30, 2024By: Steve Reinardy On Saturday, May 18, I was proud to graduate from the Partners in Policymaking class from the ...
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Common Questions About MDIÂ Services
Kitting and assembly services combine individual components into complete, ready-to-ship products or kits. Manufacturers use these services to streamline packaging, reduce internal labor demands, and improve consistency. Work often includes assembly, labeling, inspection, and final packaging.
Manufacturers typically outsource kitting and assembly when internal teams are at capacity or labor is hard to hire. Outsourcing also makes sense when work is repetitive, labor-intensive, or not core to production. It helps maintain throughput without adding headcount.
Outsourcing shifts labor-heavy work to a dedicated production partner. This reduces overtime, burnout, and reliance on temporary staffing. Internal teams can focus on core manufacturing tasks while maintaining output.
