Larry Manz

Larry Manz sells. He sells himself, ideals, InSource, and Contract Manufacturing.

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Profitability and Rising Costs: 5 Reasons Why Communication Matters Now More Than Ever

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With Profitability and Rising Costs, a contract manufacturer is expected to deliver quality products on time, at competitive prices, and without surprises to their Customers. That expectation is reasonable. However, in today’s manufacturing environment, one of the most important responsibilities a contract manufacturer carries is managing and communicating cost changes throughout the supply chain. At […]

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Manufacturing Tariff Update 2026: What You Need to Know

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When we first published this article in May 2026, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was still in effect. Since then, the tariff landscape has shifted significantly, creating both opportunities and challenges for manufacturers, distributors, and industrial suppliers. Today, manufacturers are navigating a transition away from IEEPA-related tariffs and toward a framework increasingly driven

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7 Powerful Benefits of Connector Overmolding for OEM Wire Harnesses

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Connector Overmolding: Designed for Performance, Built for Manufacturability When engineers think about a wire harness, the focus is often on electrical performance, routing, and connector selection. Yet one of the most important factors affecting long-term reliability is how the connector interfaces with the cable itself. Exposure to vibration, moisture, dirt, chemicals, and constant movement can

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iVT Expo 2026: Exciting Opportunities to Connect with InSource Technologies

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InSource Technologies is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the iVT Off-Highway Vehicle Technology Expo USA 2026, taking place August 19–20, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. The event is widely recognized as one of North America’s premier gatherings for engineers, OEMs, suppliers,

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A Clearer Promise: Why We’re Leading with “You Design it, We Build It”  1

A Clearer Promise: Why We’re Leading with “You Design it, We Build It” 

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For more than a decade, InSource Technologies has communicated its value with a simple idea: Stronger OEM Supply Chains. It’s a message that has served us well—because it reflects a real outcome our customers care about: consistency, reliability, and performance.  But as we step into the next phase of our growth—and redesign our website to better reflect who we are

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Tariffs in Manufacturing in 2026: What OEMs Need to Know to Stay Competitive

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Tariffs are once again reshaping sourcing decisions across the manufacturing landscape. For OEMs, especially those in electronics, wire harnessing, and complex assemblies, the implications go far beyond simple cost increases. At InSource Technologies, we’re seeing this firsthand. Several recent quoting opportunities are being driven directly by tariff policy changes—OEMs reassessing their supply chains and looking

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