The Hidden Costs of Inventory: How Kitting Reduces Inventory Costs
Financial optimization encourages businesses to be as efficient and profitable as possible. This is because the cost of inventory, like storing items and other expenditures, might cost more than the initial purchase price. They extend to storage expenses, carrying expenses, shrinkage, obsolescence, and the fee of tying up capital in excess stock. Understanding every component […]
Full Kitting: Streamlining Production With Complete Assembly Packages
Full kitting is a process in manufacturing where all the components required for a specific project are organized together in a single kit. It entails creating a comprehensive package containing all the needed parts, tools, and instructions. This helps streamline the assembly or production process by ensuring all necessary items are readily available and easily […]
Ensuring On-Time Delivery: How Kitting Optimizes Manufacturing Processes
On-time delivery of products is essential for maintaining customer satisfaction and retaining a loyal client base. One way to achieve this is by optimizing manufacturing processes, and kitting is a technique that has proven to be highly effective in doing so. Kitting refers to grouping, packaging, and supplying components required for a specific assembly or […]
When To Choose Powder Coating for Your Industrial Coating Needs
Powder coating produces a durable, smooth, and appealing finish for part surfaces and equipment. It is one of many industrial coating methods commonly used by manufacturers to increase the sturdiness and longevity of their manufactured components. While all coating techniques have advantages, powder coating is more effective and favorable in many cases. This article will […]
What Are the Benefits of Kitting in Manufacturing?
Click to Expand Kitting, or the bundling of separate goods or materials into one package, comes in multiple forms. Subscription boxes, for example, utilize kitting to pull together multiple products that then sell in a single package. In manufacturing, kitting refers to a company grouping a collection of items, parts, or materials into one unit, […]
Prototype to Production: What to Expect?
Click to Expand Before manufacturing a product and bringing it to market, there are multiple steps to take to ensure that it will be a success. After coming up with a concept and completing the first designs on paper, making an initial model, or prototype, will allow manufacturers the chance to evaluate their product idea […]
The History Of Metal Fabrication
Click to Expand Metal fabrication is a fundamental skill that dates back to the dawn of civilization. This process of converting raw metal materials into tools, machines, and structures has allowed humans to survive and thrive. Most mechanical and technological advancements pioneered by humankind required metal fabrication, such as hand tools and blades for hunting, […]
Types of POP Displays
Point-of-purchase (POP) displays are an effective way for businesses to market their products by placing eye-catching, in-store displays near the merchandise they are trying to sell. POP retail displays are often located near the checkout lane where customers make purchasing decisions, but they can also be found throughout the store. This method of advertising strategically […]

Educators in the Workplace Visit Farris Group
On July 23, “Educators in the Workplace” highlighted Farris Group, located in Cherryville, NC. The company has been committed to precision fabrication for over 40 years. This rapidly growing company continues to invest in technology and its skilled employees. Farris currently has three Gaston County locations and over 300 employees.
CNC Machining: The Smart Choice for Components
Farris Fab comes to you equipped with a variety of CNC mills and lathes. These customizable machining tools come with 100% accuracy that can handle any size component.