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Gain Access to our latest thinking on the issues that matter most to manufacturers in North America. We share proprietary data, our expert analysis and other resources for industry leaders who want to achieve the extraordinary.
A Path to Resiliency
Harbour Results shares 10 fundamentals for improved manufacturing performance.
NA Tooling Spend Forecasted to Reach $8.3 Billion in 2025
This analysis indicates how much tooling spend will increase by 2025.
Success Starts with Leadership - Something All Companies Need
Strong leadership in manufacturing is critical for a success. Learn more about how to be an effective leader.
Metalforming Industry Insights
Access to labor is a problem that is impacting metalformers quality and safety - learn how to prevent it here.
Managing Talent Problems
Manufacturers need to have a strategy that includes all areas of the business to successfully attract and retain employees.
Are You Still Steering the Boat by Watching the Lake?
Calculating metrics can help improve daily operations to meet efficiency and profitability goals of manufacturers.
Metalformers Facing Industry Challenges Head On
Harbour Results share preliminary data from the PMA Metalforming Insights Q2 2022 Study.
The Industry Improves: Still Faces Performance Headwinds
Harbour Results share preliminary data from the PMA Metalforming Insights Q1 2022 Study.
OEM Profitability Is Up; Is Yours?
Automotive OEMs saw near record profits in 2021 in North America - why is the industry not doing better?
Improving Employee Retention
Focusing only on attracting talent isn't good enough. Manufacturers need to change process to retain employees.
Retaining Current Talent
Instead of trying to get a revolving door to spin faster, your goal should be retaining the people you have.
Raw Materials: What is Your Strategy?
Raw materials will continue to be a challenge for metalformers. What is the outlook for 2022 and beyond?
State of the Plastics Industry
To understand what the future holds, we should review business results from 2020
2022 New Year’s Resolutions Your Business Needs to Keep
Six action steps manufacturers can utilizes to improve business in 2022.
An Automotive Forecast
The automotive industry forecast indicates opportunities and challenge to the supply chain - the best stampers will benefit most.
Tooling - It’s All Good, But the Struggle is Real
The last 18 months has been a bumpy ride for tool shops, but it turns out the results aren’t as bad as what was predicted.
Metalforming Insights Sales and Quoting Survey
Do your sales quoting activities have focus? If the answer is no, or you’re uncertain, this article is for you.
The Manufacturing Fable of Ducks, Pucks and Trucks
Take it from this ducks, pucks and trucks story. There is no magic market to instantly find success. You need to put in the hard work to achieve success.
Metalforming Industry Remains Optimistic Despite Supply Chain, Talent Challenges
The Q2 2021 PMA Metalforming Insights indicate the industry is optimistic in spite of supply chain and talent issues.