Over the course of three days, continuous improvement practitioners from 20 countries came together virtually at the 36th annual The Association For Manufacturing Excellence (AME) International Virtual Conference to explore best-practices, experience facility tours, learn from workshops, dive... Continue Reading
Member Spotlight: Bianca Rhodes, President & CEOAeromedical Bio-Containment Module Provides COVID Response Knight Aerospace exists at the exciting intersection of aerospace, military, and medical technology. Our mission is to modernize aerospace transportation to be modular, adaptable, and... Continue Reading
Welcome to my new format to bring up issues, concerns, events, and news affecting our industry and overall membership. Additionally, it will provide SAMA positions on certain issues and updates related to the on-going pandemic. Also, what’s happening in SAMA to include events,... Continue Reading
Be a part of the future Many of you have heard about MfgDay. What you may not realize is how it affects your future as a company. The US Department of Commerce says it is an opportunity for manufacturers to “highlight their work and their workers and to energize a future pipeline of... Continue Reading
Port San Antonio – home to leading aerospace, cybersecurity, defense, robotics, and other advanced operations – continues to accelerate the pace of American ingenuity. The Port San Antonio Board of Directors recently approved construction of a full spectrum innovation center that... Continue Reading
This article was originally published in ReshoreNow.org In view of the latest Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey from the National Association of Manufacturers, it should be no surprise that the greatest challenge facing manufacturers of all sizes continues to be finding a qualified workforce.... Continue Reading
The pipeline for talent is drying up because of the need to interject new talent safely into the manufacturing industry. But how do you go about doing that without jeopardizing your current workforce? Most industries are able to develop this talent remotely. Unfortunately, industries like... Continue Reading
Last year, U.S. trade with Mexico and Canada reached nearly $1.4 trillion and supported 12 million American jobs in manufacturing, agriculture, technology, and the service sector in all 50 states. According to the Office of the Trade Representative, Texas was the largest state exporter of... Continue Reading
This article was originally published in the Q3 2020 edition of the Texas CEO Magazine. The extent of COVID-19’s impact on businesses and local communities is still unknown. Although there is uncertainty, we do know that the business community will have to adapt and find creative solutions... Continue Reading
How Manufacturers Can Navigate the CARE Act and Payroll Protection Program and Keep Employees Safe Continue Reading
How Companies in the San Antonio Region Are Taking Care of Business Amid COVID-19 Thursday, April 2, 2020 Join us for a virtual panel discussion on Thursday, April 2nd to discuss updates on COVID-19 in the San Antonio Region, the effect on businesses and how to take action. CLICK HERE TO... Continue Reading
Members, As you know, we all must do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Whether working from home or having to work at the office and/or plant because your company is essential for the community and overall infrastructure, we must take precautionary measures to ensure the safety and... Continue Reading
