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What Do ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Mean for U.S. Manufacturing
I wasn’t raised to think about tariffs. Odds are, you weren’t either. I was taught to work hard, get a job, earn a living, and if I was lucky, make a difference. That was the formula. That was the plan. No one ever pulled me aside to explain how international
Prompt Engineering Is the Future of AI in Manufacturing: Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’ve attended a trade show, expo, or industry conference lately, you’ve probably heard a lot about AI. But beyond the buzzwords, one particular concept keeps coming up: prompt engineering. At its core, prompt engineering is the skill of communicating effectively with AI to get the best results. It’s not
Rapid Maintenance Support Saves OEM Client $5,500 in Costly Downtime
When operations stall, every minute matters. That’s why FlexTrades delivers fast, reliable maintenance solutions that keep production lines running and downtime to a minimum. Here’s how we stepped in to support a global OEM and aftermarket provider facing a critical challenge at one of their Midwest facilities. The Challenge A
How FlexTrades Helped Clear a Three-Year Backlog
The Challenge A leading provider of communication and electronic systems was in a bind. They faced a serious shortage of skilled tradespeople, which directly impacted their ability to process incoming inspection parts. This shortage resulted in a massive backlog—three years’ worth of parts waiting for inspection. The company was struggling,
