3 Digital Tactics for Lead Generation for Manufacturers

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What do B2B Manufacturing buyers want

Generating and maintaining viable leads is at the core of any successful manufacturing company. Lead generation is the process of initiating consumer interest for products or services with the goal of converting that interest into sales.

But what are the best ways for manufacturers to generate leads? How can manufacturers use digital marketing to generate new leads?

1. Design your website to optimize conversions

The easiest way for consumers to research product and company information is online. 73% of B2B buyers said they pay attention to a supplier’s website when deciding whether to submit RFIs, according to a recent Thomas industrial buyers survey. If your company’s website is not user-friendly, you’re missing out on a ton of potential customers. Using your website to encourage visitors to take action could be a valuable source of new leads.

 

Click here to learn how a website SEO Audit can improve site discoverability

 

For instance, try using a contact section on your site’s homepage where visitors can get in touch immediately to ask questions, or an e-newsletter subscription pop-up to encourage regular communications from your business.

2. Create and share valuable content

The most effective marketing strategies anticipate consumer needs & provide content to meet those needs, even before they ask. In fact, 67% of buyers rely more on content to educate themselves and inform purchase decisions than they did in prior years, according to Demand Gen’s 2020 report.

Inbound marketing can be used to establish trust and symbiotic relationships between your company and its consumers. This process involves generating valuable content which attracts and educates prospects while providing them with information that benefits them. A recent Corporate Visions study reports that 74% of buyers choose the supplier that’s first to add value and insight.

The use of infographics, blogs, and news releases can help satisfy consumers’ informational needs by focusing on their problems & detailing how you can help solve them. Trade shows and webinars are another great way to educate consumers while increasing your company’s awareness and establishing an industry presence.

3. Establish a strong and reliable social media presence

The potential reach for manufacturers on social media should not be underestimated. Owned social pages can be a great place to share valuable content and connect with prospects. It creates a space for manufacturers to create a brand persona, introduce themselves, and communicate with potential consumers on platforms they’re already using.

Another advantage of social media is the potential to research prospects and identify what they are looking for from your company. Knowing more about your audience can help you tailor content to meet the specific needs of your buyers. 80% of marketers said that their content marketing objectives are better met when content is personalized, according to a Seismic demand metric report. Learning how your company can help expand the manufacturing industry is a great way to establish consumer confidence and generate leads.

Need help with your digital marketing strategies? Felber can help. Schedule a 15-minute consultation at your convenience, and let’s talk about it. RobFelber@FelberPR.com, (330) 963-3664.

The path of least (sales) resistance

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Sales, the elusive goal of lead generation, can often be sidelined by roadblocks, hurdles, and potholes. Any delay in your sales procedure can allow doubt, buyer hesitation, or worse, a competitor into the process. This article is NOT about overcoming objections or even listening better; save those tactics for the sales trainers.

Let’s look at the most common barriers to sales and how you will remove them.

Meet on their schedule

I am going to lead with my favorite – be available. You cannot engage in conversation and show how brilliant your solution is for their problem if you are playing phone tag or the “what’s a good day for you” mini-series. In the last year, I have opened my calendar up to zoom and in-person meetings. My prospects and clients can book a date in seconds that is convenient for them and is guaranteed open on my calendar. A calendar invite is generated for both of us – my calendar emails me and I also receive a text alerting me to the new booking. Book 15 minutes with Rob Felber and see just how efficient this tool has become.

Be visible when they are ready

It has become common knowledge that prospects spend a significant amount of time researching their problem before contacting a salesperson or dare I say picking up the phone (BTW, they don’t call; see point one on calendars). The battle for a fast and efficient sales process begins with being able to be found on the internet. If your company, e.g., your solution, does not show on a Google search, you’re not even in the game. Make sure your website is search engine ready. Read our article:

How much money are you wasting on website marketing that is not yielding results? SEO Audits

 

Answer their questions as they are asked

If you have even 3 months in sales, you probably already have heard a few of the same questions. Draft those questions and your best answer and place them in front of your prospect before they ever contact you. In addition to being available and found, you can keep the process going by anticipating and answering the most common questions. Using frequently asked questions documents, case studies and customer references will help your prospect gain confidence in your brand and solution. Of course, use well-placed calls-to-action (CTAs) throughout the process so they can quickly engage you when they are ready to talk. See How to Improve Your Call to Actions

Do not let procedure derail your sales process

Your prospect is ready to buy. More than a signal, they have verbalized “I am sold, where do I sign.” You say thank you and place five pages of credit check and paperwork in their face. Now, that’s pleasant. I am not suggesting that you bypass good business practices, just that you move the paperwork up in the sequence. If you indicate that your prospect is qualified, why not use credit checks as a sales technique to accelerate the sale? “Mr. prospect, it seems like we’re a good fit for your problem, and while you still have questions, would it make sense to start establishing your account so we can move even faster should you choose our company?” We also suggest you do everything possible to streamline your account establishment. If you rely on a credit department, meet with them, and explain that while we need to protect the company, the sale can be jeopardized by long delays. At the end of the day, nothing happens until someone buys something; so, let them (buy).

Let them speak to your clients

There is an old joke about when a prospect asks for references. You respond with “do you want good ones or bad ones?” The reality is no one offers bad references. The way to not have reference checks be a barrier is to have a vetted and fresh list of clients who are willing to speak to your prospects and are available. I have experienced recent requests for client references, and I keep a pre-approved list I can send immediately. These are clients that have already told me they are willing to speak to our prospects without additional notice. Now, I may still give them a heads up, but I know I do not need to ask their permission every time I use their name.

Do you have any other tips or tactics you use to keep the sale moving? Email me and I’ll share with our network – you might even trigger a reader to inquire about your services!

How much money are you wasting on website marketing that is not yielding results?

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A website SEO audit can turn that around

 

Your website looks great. However, if no one sees it, what’s the point? There is always talk about the holy grail of ranking, Google’s #1 position. The higher your site ranks compared to your competitors, the more opportunities to convert qualified prospects into customers. Countless items can impact your ranking and ultimately what our manufacturing clients desire is the ‘real holy grail’, lead conversion. If you are spending money on marketing to attract those leads, but your site is never found, that’s the problem.

An SEO audit evaluates several aspects of a website to uncover problems or errors that may result in your site not being shown in a Google search, and ultimately, not found by your target audience. SEO audits are a great way to find out where your website stands and what you can do to improve its performance.

Our SEO audit covers five main areas: Technical review, Meta & structured data analysis, Core Web Vitals, UX (user experience) Issues, and Site Results in Google Search. If you are planning any marketing program to attract prospects, whether paid advertising, newsletters, social posting, content marketing, or otherwise, it’s critical to first have your website looking great, and functioning well.

Technical Review

Is analytics and Google Search Console installed and linked? If using HubSpot, are tracking reports linked? Make sure the URL is indexed and not blocked by robots. Check for broken links and if the sitemap is submitted. Without a sitemap, Google will not know where to look when scrolling and ultimately ranking your website.

Meta & Structured Data

Does your page contain a unique meta description and the one that always surprises us is when the Header Tags are not installed or worse, even relevant? How are your keywords ranking?

SEO Audit Sale! Was $2,000, now $1,500 for our readers.Core Web Vitals – Mobile Friendly

 

Now let’s look at the website load speed. Who wants to wait for a site to load? Is the site mobile responsive? Yes, that is still a big deal. Also, make sure to check for hacked content and malware.

UX (User Experience) issues

Is the site navigation clear and are there effective calls to action (CTAs)? Without CTAs, how will you ever convert leads? If you think a millennial will actually call based on your phone number listing, you and the Maytag repairman can keep waiting by the phone.

Site Results in Google Search

How is your Google my business listing? Is it accurate and built out or littered with just the photos from the Google drive by car that took that ugly picture of your back alley (yes, that happened with a client, and we were able to delete that unflattering photo)

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5 Tips for Getting Better Product Photos

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Shooting quality industrial and product images is a specialty, even among professional photographers. But between blog posts and social media content, you could probably use more high-quality and up-to-date images of your products and processes.

We’ve written before about the importance of minding the details when taking photos – making sure everyone in the frame is wearing proper safety equipment, for example, and not including any sensitive information, like part numbers or customer names – but this list is a little different.

5 Tips for Getting Better Product Photos

  1. LIGHT IT UP: When it comes to photography, more light is always better, and natural light is always best. Do you make your products outside? No. But if you can take your product outside to get a picture, do it. Hint: move the item around to get the best light, meaning no shadows and no glare. You may need to move around, too, standing on a step stool to properly frame the products.
  2. Use a tripod or other brace for the camera. Camera shake is a thing. A bad thing. The more still the camera, the better the resulting image. Trust us on this.
  3. Invest in a good…piece of white poster board! Almost anything you photograph looks better on a white background. (Seriously) Among other things, the stark white background will focus attention on your product and reduce shadows in the image. It’s the best buck-fifty you’ll ever spend on camera equipment!
  4. Side-eye it. Professional photographers discuss the “rule of thirds” at length. Suffice to say, it’s not always best to frame the main subject in the center of the image.
  5. Love the image? DON’T SHARE IT until you run it by committee. We’re not talking about a formal committee, but do remember to get some other people to review the photos before sharing. After you’ve followed all of this good advice, you’ll probably be pretty happy with your images. (You’re welcome.) However, you may be seeing what you want to see. Before sharing any of your images, show them to a few people inside the company and ask them to tell you what they “see” in the image. Then ask someone from outside the company to describe what they see. A second (and third, and fourth) set of eyes is always valuable.

Professional photography is critical for your website, and all of your marketing material. Here are a few websites that we coordinated professional shoots for still and video. https://www.mikafab.com/ and https://www.grandriverrubber.com

But we get it – no one has an unlimited marketing budget.* When you need to grab some quick pics, though, these tips will help you get the best images out of a basic point-and-shoot camera or even your phone. 

*if you do, call us!

If you’d like to get more leads for your sales team, we can help you with that, too. Get in touch. Or, grab 15 minutes on Rob Felber’s schedule.

 

What to Do When Your Trade Show is Cancelled (or postponed) AGAIN

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Two years after COVID began disrupting in-person marketing and events, supply chains, and life in general, it’s almost inevitable that your sales and marketing pipeline has suffered. In April of 2021, we felt trade shows might offer relief (Will Trade Shows Be the Shot in the Arm for Manufacturers?). Of course, we had not yet heard about something called Omicron.

 

Live events, from local networking groups to international trade shows, are just beginning to rebound. CES was held live in Las Vegas earlier this month, with a smaller than usual crowd. It’s almost certain to be a few years before those shows are as strong as before the virus turned handshaking into a rebel move.

 

So, what can you do to generate new business when the trade shows and other events you have relied on are virtual, perpetually postponed, or a mere shadow of their former selves? Plenty.

 

COVID-Era Marketing & PR Tips

 The most obvious advice is to embrace virtual events. Being there, even on screen, is (usually) better than being absent – provided you’re prepared to meet the challenges. Of course, cost is still a factor, and it simply may not be a wise investment to pay for a virtual show.

 

Here, are a few tips for making the most of COVID-Era events, both live and virtual.

 

Negotiate with Show Organizers

Show attendance is down. If you are paying to attend an event, you may have a little more leverage to make sure the investment pays off for your firm. Ask for a seat at a workshop roundtable, if possible, or a banner ad on the show website. One thing hasn’t changed: a top goal of attending any show is getting as many email addresses as you can, then making the most of those contacts. Obviously, that means you’ll need a plan for turning those new email contacts into customers. Read: The Trade Show is over – Now what?

How’s your email marketing? We can help.

 Your Message Matters More than Ever

Whether attending live or virtually, we prep show attendees to deliver a handful of talking points very clearly. The talking points are essentially bite-sized pieces of information about your company or product that you want your prospects to remember. Your quality guarantee, for example, or how your latest design innovation will make their manufacturing process easier. The same tactics apply when speaking to media, virtually or in person. Watch this video: Do’s and Don’ts When Working with the Media

Hone your message for manufacturers.

Create Your Own Event

Many of our clients are hosting more frequent video calls with clients and prospects or arranging monthly virtual demos or Q&A sessions. Some have started recording regular videos – and posting those on your website is great for SEO.  You may be ready to create your own event! If the idea sounds scary, start small. When you offer useful information and include an interactive element, you can brand a video session as an event. Not sure you have enough content on your own? Ask a vendor or company you partner with, to join in and add to the conversation. Invite all your prospects and watch those new relationships grow. Need a tune-up on your videos? Watch: How to Incorporate Video into Your Manufacturing Sales Strategy

 

Pro tip: mics matter- and so does lighting and video quality!

Want a review of your sound and video quality? Just ask. We’ll offer honest feedback and some tips in our next call.

 

While we sorely miss live events and trade shows, there are plenty of ways to expand your sales and marketing opportunities – even during a pandemic. In fact, during “these unprecedented times,” it’s a great time to review the basic principle of sales, public relations, and marketing for manufacturers.

 

Why PR is More Important Than Ever

When you can’t get up close and personal with prospects, you need to find other ways to prove your credibility. When a trade publication highlights your company, the feature serves as a warm introduction to decision-makers.

Of course, the best press is earned, and sending “fluffy” press releases is a good way to get editors to ignore you when you do have something newsworthy to announce. We help clients determine how to make the most of their media opportunities. 4 Ways to Determine if Your B2B Manufacturing Content is Newsworthy

 

When was the last time you updated your press list?

Consider a Different Dimension

Neither rain, nor sleet, nor a pandemic stops the US Mail. Thank goodness! Direct mail wasn’t dead before COVID showed up and it’s arguably more important than ever.

Many manufacturers have had success with what we call dimensional mailings. These memorable mailed pieces represent the tangible benefits of working with your company. The key is making the item relevant and clever. Check out this dimensional used to drive media appointments: Media Appointments That Are Out of This World – Case Study, Fabrisonic LLC.

 

Don’t Be Afraid to Pick Up the Phone

Remember the phone?

Talking points, which are vitally important for trade show encounters, are equally important for inside sales reps who are having conversations with your prospects and customers. Those talking points are also ideal for making short videos that show your best side on social media. Oh, and those benefits delivered in memorable, bite-sized chunks also work well in live chats and almost any other way you are in contact with prospects and customers.

 

So, what can you do when some of the top manufacturing trade shows and conferences are being canceled, postponed, or poorly attended? Plenty.

Call us. We get manufacturing, and we can help you get through – and thrive – during these unprecedented times.

 

What should my blog say? Four Formulas to Create Relevant Content, Fast

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If you’re in charge of the company blog, newsletter, or both – and a few other things! – you know that writer’s block is real.

You also know that fresh content is important. Fresh, quality content keeps your website more relevant, to the real people who are your prospects and customers, and it’s important to search engines, too. (And really good content can even help you get trade publication coverage.)

But what should you write your next business blog post about? Here are four formulas to help you create quality content this week, and next week, and the next…

  1. Share a (short) success story. This can be an anecdote from one of your salespeople describing how they overcame an objection with a solution your company offers – providing a sample so the client could see the material for themselves, for example. It could be as short as this:

 ABC Manufacturing needed to make bigger buckets, but the handles kept breaking. Their handle supplier said they’d cost twice as much. We helped re-design the handle so a lighter material could do the job. The buckets with the new design are popular with their customers because they’re easier to stack. Win, win!  Why you’ll love this formula: It’s like a case study, but much less work!

 When you tell a success story in anecdote form, you can use general descriptions of a problem you solved for a client. You don’t identify the client by name, or identify the part. (It should be a true story, of course.) It’s essentially a narrative description of one of your company’s offerings. People naturally love stories – and they’re easy to remember, which is exactly the kind of content you need.

  1. Go on a Roundup! A post of “Top Fastener Styles by Metal Type” would highlight your products in a useful way for clients and prospects, for example. Or, collect your most popular blog posts of the past year, or all of your posts on a given subject or product line. Because a Roundup post includes links back to each of the previous posts, it provides your website with a little more internal structure and organization – Search Engines love that. (SEO bonus points!)

 

Pro tip: it’s easy (and important) to include multiple calls to action in a post like this. How to make a good Call-to-Action even better

  1. A Typical Day at… You go to work every day. You work. You go home. You know the drill…but your clients and prospects would LOVE to know what goes on in there! Highlighting your products, services, and culture in 300-500 words is surprisingly easy. Where does your president eat lunch? Which piece of machinery runs all day long? Who greets delivery drivers at your loading dock? A few candid photos, maybe a quote or two, and you’re done! Read our article on How Manufacturers Can Avoid Pitfalls When Using Photos

 More good news: these kinds of “insider” posts are almost always among the most popular pieces of content on a blog or most clicked in a newsletter.

  1. Educate ‘em! Ask your customer service reps, “what do you wish ALL of our customers knew?” Their answer (or answers) will make a GREAT blog post! There are many ways to use those answers, too. Depending on the information you gather from your customer service team, you might be able to write a roundup-type post. (Or even better, they might be able to write it for you!) Once you start the conversation with your CSRs or inside sales team, you might be surprised at all you learn. It could turn into a series of posts, a FAQ Page on your website, or a tip sheet for new customers.

Who Has Time to Write a Blog?

Ha! We’ve heard that before. Time management is so important, there’s probably a book or two on the subject 😉

But seriously, folks, our clients tell us that having regular meetings to discuss content calendars, blog topics and newsletter schedules keeps them on track. At the end of each meeting, we decide who will write the content – someone on the client’s staff, or someone from our team. We identify the necessary resources, set a tentative deadline, and then follow up before the agreed-upon publication or distribution date. It’s not failproof, but for the most part, it keeps fresh content coming. And fresh content generates leads and leads generate sales, and sales are good.

So keep writing!

How can we help you? Schedule a 15-minute consultation at your convenience, and let’s talk about it. RobFelber@FelberPR.com, (330) 963-3664

 

 

Building the Workforce of Tomorrow – Manufacturing Day Resources

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“Manufacturers in the United States need to fill 4 million jobs by 2030, according to a workforce study by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte. More than half of those jobs could be left unfilled because of two issues: a skills gap and misperceptions about modern manufacturing.” MFG Day is focused events to promote manufacturing to students, parents, and educators for the first Friday in, and throughout, the month of October.

It is no secret that there is a labor shortage and skills gap in the United States. Manufacturers have felt this pain for years. Manufacturing Day is presented by the National Association of Manufacturers and the Manufacturing Institute. The website features many resources on how to attract talent and change the perception of manufacturing.

 

Last year we wrote about how to host a virtual event and here we are, Part Deux! What can you plan to impact this critical shortage? Watch MFG Day 2021 (video). What can your manufacturing company do to impact this problem?

 

Are you hosting an event? Tells us about it and we will help you promote it. Email RobFelber@felberpr.com or book time and tells us all about it.

Bonus articles on Manufacturing Day:

Why Manufacturing Day Should Be Part of Your Recruitment Strategy  (2018)

Grow Your Manufacturing Workforce – Manufacturing Day 2017

It’s Time to Start Planning Manufacturing Day 2016 Events

Manufacturing Day Campaign 2015

How to Improve Your Call to Actions

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Best Practices for Manufacturers looking to Engage their Audience 

Madilyn Movsesian – Marketing Intern

Call to Actions (CTAs) are how manufacturers engage visitors on their website. You see them all the time. Download our technical paper, click here on our eBook, schedule your consultation today. There’s a saying amongst inbound marketers. “Traffic doesn’t pay the bills, leads do.” Visitors taking action on your website is the lead conversion sought after by manufacturers. 

  CTAs are vital for website conversion, and they need to be clear and enticing. For a CTA to be successful, there are a lot of factors that marketers need to pay attention to when building CTAs. Color scheme, timing, positioning, and wording are just a few of these critical elements.  In order to find out what works best for your manufacturing company, try A/B testing your CTA’s. A/B testing a CTA is when you show variations to viewers and examine the results. Testing colors and wording for example and then comparing which CTAs get the best conversion.  The variations may include different colors, changing the timing of the CTA, changing the wording, or putting the CTA in another location on the landing page. HubSpot is a great marketing tool that allows you to track everything from visits, click-through rate, and many other benefits when examining how a CTA performs. 


When it comes to understanding color schemes, make sure your CTAs are bright and easy to spot on your website. Making your CTA noticeable is what will get visitors to convert. Timing is also a key aspect when it comes to CTAs. More often than not, when a CTA immediately pops up on your screen after opening a webpage, your prospect is more likely going to ignore it. Choosing a specific time to show  a CTA is key. Again, test, test, test. Many platforms, such as our favorite, HubSpot allows for options such as a delayed popup CTA or when the visitor has scrolled more than 50% of a webpage. Positioning is another important part when it comes to CTAs. Choosing an effective place to put the CTA that will make a huge difference in conversions. CTAs can and should also be used on your blogs, emails and social media posts.

 

Lastly, choose your words carefully. Mark Walker-Ford, managing director at Red Website Design, talks about words to use for an effective CTA, “‘learn more,’ ‘get started,’ ‘register today,’ ‘grab my copy,’” and he also writes on words to avoid, “‘download,’ ‘buy now,’ ‘order today,’ ‘submit,’” using the right wording is another necessary facet. 

Michael Brener, writer for the Marketing Insider Group, details few takeaways to consider when creating CTAs: 

  • “Keep your CTAs short when urging “quick” action.
  • Personalization has been shown time and time again to increase conversion. 
  • Buttons convert better than text, links, or images.
  • Make sure your landing pages back up your CTA in terms of content and offers. 
  • Never stop testing your CTAs.”

Interested in learning more about this tactic and how to further engage your prospects and customers? Contact Rob Felber (330) 963-3664, email RobFelber@felberpr.com or grab some time on his calendar and let’s get you on the right path to lead conversion.

Utilizing Google Reviews for Manufacturers

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Madilyn Movsesian – Marketing Intern

What are Google reviews and is your company taking advantage of them? Google reviews are a way for companies to impact credibility and increase their reputation amongst website visitors. According to an article by Craig Bloem for Inc.com, 84% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations, making Google reviews a great weapon for manufacturers to employ.

Online reviews matter, especially in this technologically advanced era. Companies need to give customers an incentive to review their experience at their company. Not only can reviews attract other potential customers, but they can also give a company great feedback. Rebecca Cole of Mika Metal Fabricating stated how younger professionals who already use Google for personal purchases and guidance will likely use it when looking for business products and services as well. Website pop-up forms, automated emails, and customer surveys are a great place to start for any company looking to collect reviews.

Google reviews can greatly impact a company’s online reputation. Seeing what other customers have to say about a product or service is what can alter a potential customer’s opinion. No matter the size of your company, Google reviews can help rank businesses in local results. An article on Podium, “5 Powerful Advantages of Google Reviews,” offers a list of benefits of utilizing online reviews:

  1. Google business reviews increase brand trust
  2. Google business reviews increase online exposure and local SEO
  3. Feedback loop and customer intelligence through Google business reviews
  4. Improve click-through rates to your website with Google reviews
  5. Google reviews convert more customers

There are many tactics manufacturing companies can use to generate more reviews on Google. The more reviews your company receives and the increase the amount of engagement with website visitors ultimately speaks to your company reputation (and how others see your company)  Kristen McCormick for Word Stream wrote a list of 17 tips on how to get more Google reviews for your company, here are the first five:

  1. Tell customers how to do it
  2. Create a Google review link shortcut
  3. Shorten the review shortcut
  4. Link out to your Google review page from your website
  5. Create a Google reviews page on your website

Interested in learning more about this tactic and how to further engage your prospects and customers? Contact RobFelber@FelberPR.com, (330) 963-3664, or book a free consultation today

Will Manufacturing Lead the Way?

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How Manufacturers have traditionally recovered from recessions

Written by: Madilyn Movsesian – Marketing Intern

State Budget Course Finance Recession Economy

Since the Covid-19 outbreak in March of 2020, there has been a worldwide crisis amongst manufacturers. Like many other industries, manufacturers have been working tirelessly to conform to the new normal. Kristen Fowler for Forbes magazine states, “historic data demonstrates that manufacturing has borne the brunt of the financial damage in past U.S. recessions,” meaning that manufacturing has had the worst financial impact. As the world works to get back to normal and better the economy, the manufacturing industry is facing high levels of demand while simultaneously battling decreases in production in certain areas. 

The manufacturing industry can lead the world out of another recession due to the fact that the industry is one of the first to recover from previous downfalls. Kristen Fowler also writes, “between the early 2000s recession and the Great Recession industrial manufacturers experienced 300% higher recoveries in corporate profits.” This large increase was one of the factors that led our country out of the recession. In 2021, the manufacturing industry is hoping for the same results in order to get back on its feet. In order for this to happen, manufacturers need to meet global supply chain needs and have a strong employee base. As we discussed in our recent blog, Endless Job Opportunities with Manufacturers in the U.S., there are many tactics manufacturers can use in order to attract more employees. 

 

The global supply chain issues that have surfaced from Covid-19 are ones that manufacturers will have to overcome in order to recover. Everywhere around the world products are being delayed due to the fact that there are shortages of workers and raw materials. It is crucial to weigh your options and possible alternatives in order to meet the demand of consumers. Fowler writes in response to the initial Covid-19 shockwaves, “by devoting new resources and energy to building supply chains, manufacturers will drive economic growth in communities while mitigating the risk of international disruptions,” as a manufacturing company it is critical to have a defined response to supply chain issues. 

The manufacturing industry faced the lowest employment levels after Covid-19 surfaced. It is crucial to have a hiring method that will attract employees and meet the economic needs of production. Rapid hiring of quality employees will lead the manufacturing industry to success. To overcome the challenges created by Covid, manufacturers need to confront the supply chain and hiring shortage that is in today’s current society. 

Interested in learning more about this tactic and how to further engage your prospects and customers? Call Rob Felber (330) 963-3664 or email RobFelber@felberpr.com