Articles by SCMFG/Staff

SCMFG Tours Edgewater Automation in Spartanburg

South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) is always eager to learn from the Palmetto State’s manufacturers. Recently, SCMFG had the privledge to tour Edgewater Automation in Spartanburg to get an in-depth look into their customized automated machines. SCMFG highlighted a few of their projects. Pic 1 & 2. This…


Change Management is Key for Business Process Improvement

Most people are resistant to change. A familiar routine is comfortable, predictable and relaxed. At the same time, it’s not conducive to fostering innovation or encouraging a highly efficient and productive work environment. Teams tend to prefer the familiar to the unfamiliar – especially when it comes…


Aircraft Construction Relying more on Plastics

Much like its mounting use in automotive innovation and assembly, plastics applications in aircraft construction is experiencing a mounting increase in demand and use. Within three years, nearly 800 pounds of any contemporary car on the road will be plastic, and now that the material is being…


OSHA’s final silica standard deadline this summer

Like a small sliver of glass or sand on the beach, it can enter the airways and lungs of exposed Construction, General Industry and Maritime workers. Wherever there is sanding, blasting or disturbing of stone and concrete, Silica is in the air. Crystalline Silica, a mineral found…


Learn to Lead like a Navy SEAL

South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) would like to thank all who attended our event “Learn to Lead like a Navy SEAL”. SCMFG is incredibly honored to spread the word of the “Seal Future Fund”. The goal of the fund is to create a network of organizations that will support and take advantage of this uniquely qualified workforce. These men returning […]


Is there an echo in the room? Another South Carolina Company hinges success on Workforce

Recently, South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) sat down with Preston Patnoude, the Managing Director of Edgewater Automation in Spartanburg, to discuss the state’s business climate, wants and needs. (SCMFG) What in-state organizations, fellow manufactures and business service providers did Edgewater Automation utilize to achieve its current market standing? (Preston…



Developer’s New Software could Speed Up Supply Chain

Microsoft-based WMS software developer Datex recently debuted new 3PL WMS billing functionality designed to make billing faster, easier and more customizable for third party logistics providers. One trend encountered in the third party logistics industry is the need to be able to split costs. Many 3PLs have…


Preparing for Disruption: Can You “Future Proof” Your Current Enterprise Technology System?

South Carolina’s manufacturing and distribution organizations face never-ending disruptions – whether it’s market pressures to better manage costs and streamline operations, or it’s preparing for the impact of technological innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. When project teams consider the capabilities of today’s modern…