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What Are Kitting Services?
June 13, 2023Kitting 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 moreRead Article

MDI teams with Written Hugs Design to help people feel seen
May 26, 2023Christi 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 moreRead Article

Best Practices for FIFO Warehousing
March 10, 2023Warehousing 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 moreRead Article

Spare Part Inventory Management Best Practices
March 10, 2023Spare 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 moreRead Article
Common Questions About MDI 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.



