Manufacturing Quotes

“Historical fact: People stopped being people in 1913. That was the year Henry Ford put his cars on rollers and made his workers adopt the speed of the assembly line. At first, workers rebelled. They quit in droves, unable to accustom their bodies to the new pace of the age. Since then, however, the adaptation has been passed down: we've all inherited it to some degree, so that we plug right into joy-sticks and remotes, to repetitive motions of a hundred kinds.”
― Jeffrey Eugenides, Middlesex

“Now observe that in all the propaganda of the ecologists—amidst all their appeals to nature and pleas for “harmony with nature”—there is no discussion of man’s needs and the requirements of his survival. Man is treated as if he were an unnatural phenomenon. Man cannot survive in the kind of state of nature that the ecologists envision—i.e., on the level of sea urchins or polar bears....

In order to survive, man has to discover and produce everything he needs, which means that he has to alter his background and adapt it to his needs. Nature has not equipped him for adapting himself to his background in the manner of animals. From the most primitive cultures to the most advanced civilizations, man has had to manufacture things; his well-being depends on his success at production. The lowest human tribe cannot survive without that alleged source of pollution: fire. It is not merely symbolic that fire was the property of the gods which Prometheus brought to man. The ecologists are the new vultures swarming to extinguish that fire.”
― Ayn Rand, The Return of the Primitive: The Anti-Industrial Revolution

“Those who had the remaining jobs would have to buy the cheapest stuff possible with their drastically reduced wages, and in order for the manufacturers to keep that stuff cheap, it would have to be made by fifteen-year-olds in China.”
― Michael Francis Moore

“Many millions of pregnancies—many if not most of which have each led to the birth of at least one child—were each used as nothing but a conspicuous means to a secret end called the evasion of abortion.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana, The Use and Misuse of Children

“Forgetting herself entirely, Pandora let her head loll back against Gabriel's shoulder. "What kind of glue does Ivo use?" she asked languidly.
"Glue?" he echoed after a moment, his mouth close to her temple, grazing softly.
"For his kites."
"Ah." He paused while a wave retreated. "Joiner's glue, I believe."
"That's not strong enough," Pandora said, relaxed and pensive. "He should use chrome glue."
"Where would he find that?" One of his hands caressed her side gently.
"A druggist can make it. One part acid chromate of lime to five parts gelatin."
Amusement filtered through his voice. "Does your mind ever slow down, sweetheart?"
"Not even for sleeping," she said.
Gabriel steadied her against another wave. "How do you know so much about glue?"
The agreeable trance began to fade as Pandora considered how to answer him.
After her long hesitation, Gabriel tilted his head and gave her a questioning sideways glance. "The subject of glue is complicated, I gather."
I'm going to have to tell him at some point, Pandora thought. It might as well be now.
After taking a deep breath, she blurted out, "I design and construct board games. I've researched every possible kind of glue required for manufacturing them. Not just for the construction of the boxes, but the best kind to adhere lithographs to the boards and lids. I've registered a patent for the first game, and soon I intend to apply for two more."
Gabriel absorbed the information in remarkably short order. "Have you considered selling the patents to a publisher?"
"No, I want to make the games at my own factory. I have a production schedule. The first one will be out by Christmas. My brother-in-law, Mr. Winterborne, helped me to write a business plan. The market in board games is quite new, and he thinks my company will be successful."
"I'm sure it will be. But a young woman in your position has no need of a livelihood."
"I do if I want to be self-supporting."
"Surely the safety of marriage is preferable to the burdens of being a business proprietor."
Pandora turned to face him fully. "Not if 'safety' means being owned. As things stand now, I have the freedom to work and keep my earnings. But if I marry you, everything I have, including my company, would immediately become yours. You would have complete authority over me. Every shilling I made would go directly to you- it wouldn't even pass through my hands. I'd never be able to sign a contract, or hire employees, or buy property. In the eyes of the law, a husband and wife are one person, and that person is the husband. I can't bear the thought of it. It's why I never want to marry.”
― Lisa Kleypas, Devil in Spring

“An effective method often deceives us into thinking that it is the only effective one, or the most effective.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“I visited a manufactory in Manchester with my father. I saw that the wretched creatures enslaved to the machines were as repetitive in their movements as machines. They were distinguished only by their unhappiness. The great wealth of the manufactories is not for the workers but for the owners. Humans must live in misery to be the mind of the machines.”
― Jeanette Winterson, Frankissstein: A Love Story

“The factory should be so production capable and responsive that it is basically synchronized with demand instead of being dragged by demand.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

“Mankind is busily manufacturing its way into extinction.”
― Steven Magee

“Making a product is just an activity, making a profit on a product is the achievement.”
― Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words

“Most improved things can be improved.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“To achieve these Jeffersonian ends, Alexander Hamilton—Jefferson’s philosophical rival—devised an ingenious strategy that entailed a strong manufacturing base, a national banking system, a centralized federal government, and an export-led economic scheme protected by the U.S. Navy.”
― Patrick Mendis, Peaceful War: How the Chinese Dream and the American Destiny Create a New Pacific World Order

“Sourcing has become a commodity.

We changed the game.

We bring strategy, business skills and end to end fulfillment from prototyping to manufacturing to shipping to warehousing to your customer’s door PLUS strategy and tactics so you actually make real money.

We (PROUDUCT) brought value back to sourcing.”
― Richie Norton

“Detroit has turned the corner on its renaissance, but few people know how the city was, and still is, at the cutting edge of manufacturing, innovation, and culture. My new book is a tribute to the men and women who built a city out of the wilderness starting in 1701, and sustained its incredible growth to become the world's Industrial Versailles in 1900. And the best part is, Detroit is still leading the way. It remains the ultimate Maker City.”
― R.J. King, Detroit: Engine of America

“Being proactive is being in control.”
― Evelyn Tan, 360 Quality Engineering Towards Zero Defect Product in Manufacturing Process

“One of the main functions of the material is to determine whether or not the product is disposable.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“Ashutosh Agarwal is now married and hopes someday to found and own manufacturing business.”
― Ashutosh Agarwal Gallatin TN

“An improvement is not always worth it.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

“The first involves streamlining operations and introducing cost innovations from manufacturing to distribution.”
― W. Chan Kim, Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant

“There is a willful lack of safety culture in the USA. It is in the Ivy League, research institutions, universities, utility companies, solar power companies, cell phone companies, manufacturing and the government!”
― Steven Magee

“An MMT understanding allows us to appreciate that there would be no financial impediment for a government building national industries, funding research and development, providing first-class universities and apprenticeship training and the rest. If a nation with its own currency slides into oblivion by closing its manufacturing sector, cutting career public sector jobs and relying on low-paid and precarious service sector jobs for employment creation, then that has little to do with running external deficits, and
everything to do with political choices.”
― William F. Mitchell, Modern Monetary Theory: Key Insights, Leading Thinkers

“An MMT understanding allows us to appreciate that there would be no financial impediment for a government building national industries, funding research and development, providing first-class universities and apprenticeship training and the rest. If a nation with its own currency slides into oblivion by closing its manufacturing sector, cutting career public sector jobs and relying on low-paid and precarious service sector jobs for employment creation, then that has little to do with running external deficits, and everything to do with political choices.”
― William F. Mitchell, Modern Monetary Theory: Key Insights, Leading Thinkers

“Empowering Tomorrow, Engineering Today:TKS Industries - Where Innovation Meets Precision, and Excellence Drives Evolution.”
― Businessworld

“FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) printers There is no hard and fast classification of the FDM 3D printers
Cartesian 3D Printers: These are the most common type, operating on a straightforward Cartesian coordinate system with linear rails guiding movement along the X, Y, and Z axes. They are recognized for their simplicity and reliability.


Delta 3D Printers: Delta printers employ a triangular configuration of three arms attached to moving carriages at the printer's apex. The print head hangs from these carriages, executing precise movements to craft the intended object. Delta printers excel in speed and consistency, particularly in producing tall items.


CoreXY 3D Printers: CoreXY printers utilize a distinctive belt-driven mechanism to maneuver the print head across the X and Y axes. This design separates the print head's motion from that of the build platform, resulting in swifter and more accurate prints. Enthusiasts favor CoreXY printers for their speed and precision.


Polar 3D Printers: Polar printers feature a circular build platform and a print head that moves both radially and vertically. This configuration facilitates continuous rotation of the print bed, enabling the creation of objects with intricate geometric shapes. Polar printers are commonly employed for crafting artistic and sculptural pieces.

SCARA 3D Printers: SCARA (Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arm) printers utilize a robotic arm mechanism to navigate the print head in a two-dimensional plane. This design offers rapid and precise movement, making SCARA printers ideal for producing small, intricate objects with exceptional accuracy.

Each variant of FDM 3D printer has its own strengths and is tailored to diverse applications, spanning from hobbyist endeavors to industrial-scale manufacturing.”
― Locanam 3D Printing

“What is Directed Energy Deposition in 3D Printing

Directed Energy Deposition (DED) is a term that encompasses technologies involving semi-automated powder spraying and wire welding for manufacturing. When applied to 3D shapes, DED is considered an additive manufacturing process. It typically results in a rougher surface compared to Powder Bed Fusion, due to the larger bead sizes and coarser powder used, which often necessitates additional machining.

DED systems generally fall into two categories: deposition systems and hybrid systems that combine a DED head with traditional machining equipment. The main advantages of DED include faster deposition compared to powder bed fusion 3D printing and the ability to create functionally graded material structures, especially when using powder. Additionally, since the feedstock and energy source move together, DED systems can manufacture very large structures, unrestricted by the size limitations of a build box. In some cases, DED can be more effective than traditional manufacturing methods or powder bed fusion.

Most DED systems consist of a deposition head that uses either wire or powder and is mounted on a robot or CNC system. Common energy sources include Arc, Laser, or Electron Beam, with lasers being the most frequently used for powder feedstock. The process involves offline programming to generate a tool path from a sliced CAD file. The motion system then follows this path, depositing material in layers to build the desired shape. DED is compatible with a variety of weldable alloys, such as aluminum, steel, nickel, and titanium. Depending on the chosen alloy and process, shielding gas may be applied locally or within an enclosed environment.”
― Locanam 3D Printing

“What is Binder Jetting in 3D Printing

The binder jetting 3D printing process involves depositing an adhesive binder onto thin layers of powdered material. These materials can be ceramic-based, like glass or gypsum, or metal, such as stainless steel.

During the printing process, the 3D print head moves over the build platform, depositing droplets of binder, similar to how a 2D printer applies ink to paper. Once a layer is completed, the powder bed lowers, and a new layer of powder is spread over the build area. This layering continues until the entire object is printed.

After printing, the parts are in an unfinished, or "green," state and require further post-processing. To enhance the mechanical properties of the parts, an infiltrate substance, such as cyanoacrylate adhesive for ceramics or bronze for metals, is often added. Another method involves placing the green parts in an oven to sinter the material grains together.

Interestingly, the term "3D printing" originally described a process that used inkjet-like heads to deposit binder material onto a powder bed layer by layer.”
― Locanam 3D Printing

“GDP Growth is Slowing → Invest in infrastructure, encourage manufacturing (Make in India 2.0), and focus on MSMEs to drive domestic production.”
― Dipti Dhakul,

“How Reel Stock Management Solves the Biggest Problem in Corrugated Box Manufacturing


The Hidden Cost of Poor Reel Management

Every Kraft paper reel tells a story of cost, quality, and control. But without visibility, that story often ends in waste.

In the corrugation and packaging industry, kraft paper drives production but also carries the highest material cost. Surprisingly, many manufacturers lose money not because of machine downtime or labor inefficiencies, but due to untracked and poorly managed reels.

Across India, MENA, Europe, Africa, and North America, corrugated box manufacturers face the same recurring challenge:
“How can we manage reels better, reduce waste, and still deliver on time?”

That’s where Reel Stock Management in Corrugated Samadhan ERP, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, makes all the difference. Designed specifically for corrugated manufacturers, it brings complete visibility, traceability, and control over every reel on your shop floor.

Understanding the Problem: Why Reel Management Fails

Handling kraft paper reels might seem simple, but it’s one of the most complex aspects of corrugated box production. Without real-time data, small inefficiencies quietly eat into profits.

Common challenges include:

Untracked reels: Once reels enter the warehouse, their exact location and status become unclear.
Quality inconsistencies: Some reels pass inspection, others need reclassification all manually logged in scattered spreadsheets.
Manual reconciliation: Accounting tools don’t capture reel-level details, leading to mismatched data.
Limited traceability: When a box fails a quality test, finding its source reel is nearly impossible.
Aging and waste: Paper has a shelf life, and without visibility, valuable reels expire unnoticed.
Each of these issues silently reduces margins. The answer lies in automation and precision.

The Solution: Samadhan’s Reel Stock Management Feature

Corrugated Samadhan ERP, built on Microsoft’s secure technology and on-cloud deployment, automates the entire reel lifecycle from receiving to consumption giving manufacturers clarity, speed, and control.

1. Precision from Reel Receiving

When reels arrive, the system records both ordered and received quantities, ensuring perfect alignment between purchase and inventory.
Supplier data can be imported directly, saving hours of manual entry and reducing errors.

2. Complete Traceability with Barcoding and QR Codes

Each reel is tagged with a unique barcode or QR code, storing all key details like supplier, GSM, batch, and storage location. With a quick scan, teams can instantly view reel age, quality, and availability.

3. Smarter Reclassification and Returns

Not all reels are perfect. Instead of wasting them, the system allows a feature of reclassification for alternate jobs at adjusted rates. Reels that fail completely trigger automatic credit memos keeping financial data clean and transparent.

4. Real-Time Reel Aging and Alerts

Paper loses quality over time. The system tracks aging reels and alerts your team before expiry, helping you consume materials at their best and avoid unnecessary waste.

5. Consumption and Output Linkage

During production, reel usage is automatically captured and linked to finished goods.
This ensures complete traceability every box or board can be traced back to its originating reel, supplier, and batch.

Real Impact: From Problem to Profit

Even small efficiency gains translate into big savings.

“A mid-sized corrugated plant in India reduced 3% material waste in just four months after implementing Corrugated Samadhan ERP”.”
― Samadhan

“Human+ operates both as a paradigm for understanding human-machine evolution and as a skill to be cultivated in practice.”
― Trond Arne Undheim, The Platinum Workforce: How to Train and Hire for the 21st Century’s Industrial Transition

“The French perfected the clean, elegant line and the atelier approach to making clothing. The Italians were masters of the fine handwork needed for leather goods and tailoring. What America excelled at as the apparel business scaled up and industrialized in the early 20th century was mass-produced good-quality, hard-wearing clothes. American workwear and sportswear, like American cars, had a tough, overbuilt quality: the copper button fly on a pair of Levi's, the waxed cotton "tin cloth" that made Filson gear able to withstand wind, rain, and maybe even a blast of dynamite.”
― Steven Kurutz, American Flannel: How a Band of Entrepreneurs Are Bringing the Art and Business of Making Clothes Back Home