Mark Halloway
Mark Holloway covers manufacturing, engineering, and industrial technology: equipment, maintenance, supply chain, and safety for technical firms.
How to Build a Supply Chain Risk Assessment That Actually Works
Performing a thorough supply chain risk assessment is the single best way to protect your business from costly operational disruptions. By proactively…
What Value Engineering Actually Looks Like on an Industrial Project
Most people who hear the term “value engineering” assume it’s a polite name for cutting corners. Ask anyone who has actually run…
Engineering Project Management Best Practices for Complex Industrial Builds
We spent a few afternoons this month with capital project managers and EPC leads. They have spent their careers running plant expansions,…
How to Actually Calculate Manufacturing Automation ROI in 2026
Calculating the real manufacturing automation ROI requires moving beyond simple headcount reduction to account for hidden implementation costs, scrap reduction, and throughput…
What a Modern Manufacturing Quality Control Process Actually Looks Like
A modern manufacturing quality control process isn’t just about inspecting finished parts at the end of an assembly line. In today’s competitive…