Every year, we at Universal Polymer and Rubber see a downturn in manufacturing activity. With...
Read MoreThe Global Manufacturing Business
November 17, 2014
Universal Polymer & Rubber Ltd also known as UP&R by its customers and vendors is...
Read MoreCompetitive Manufacturing: A Delicate Balancing Act
October 28, 2014
Today’s business environment is unique and highly competitive. As manufacturing comes back in a big...
Read MoreAmerica’s Auto Industry Today: Behind the Numbers
September 30, 2014
If you look at the news and numbers focused around America’s auto industry, what you...
Read MoreFinding the Balance with Multiple Projects
August 29, 2014
As a contract manufacturer, we know it’s not uncommon to have multiple projects going on...
Read MoreHow is Manufacturing a Player in the World Cup?
July 3, 2014
Goaaaaallllllllll! Does this sound familiar? In the past few weeks, the world has been captured...
Read MoreBenchmarking and Continuous Improvement: An Ongoing Road to Success
June 13, 2014
American manufacturing is most definitely back in a big way—and it’s also definitely one of...
Read MoreWhere is the Next Manufacturing Hub?
May 30, 2014
It wasn’t long ago when everyone was convinced that all American manufacturing jobs would end...
Read More5S Principles: Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement
April 30, 2014
If you are familiar with the 5S methodology, you’ll know how useful it is in...
Read More