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San Diego Business Journal’s Manufacturing Awards 2015

We are proud to announce that Vista Industrial Products, Inc. was a finalist in the "Large Company" Category for the…

Importance of Traceability in Manufacturing

More and more industries within manufacturing are focusing on compliance and quality, which lead to traceability. As companies expand their…

Medical Device Manufacturing – San Diego

San Diego has become the premiere location for the medical industry. From heart valves, to pharmaceuticals, to medical cabinets, San…

Quality Control vs. Quality Assurance

One thing that all manufacturing industries have is quality. Whether its a quality system, quality standards, quality department, whether the…

Metal Finish vs. Surface Finish

Have you ever had metal parts fabricated and you indicated no finish, and when you received the parts, the surface…

Freight Terms Explained

Have you ever shipped or received product and the shipping terms stated FOB Origin or FOB Destination? Freight On Board…

Configuration Management: When to Change Part Numbers and Revisions

For today's blog post, we will be discussing the importance of when to change part numbers and revisions on manufacturing…

The Importance of Deviation Management in Manufacturing

It's agreeable that quality is the number one most important aspect of manufacturing. There are numerous quality standards throughout industries…

Types of Joining and Assembly in Metal Manufacturing

There are many important aspects of manufacturing that need to be considered in order for it to be profitable for…

What is an RMA in Manufacturing?

A Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) is an authorization from a manufacturer for their customer to return products that do not…