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Eye On China
As China rapidly evolves into a more service-oriented economy, U.S. manufacturers need to adjust their China strategy to remain competitive.
How to 'China-fy' Your Manufacturing Operations
Transplant to China what you do well in manufacturing in the United States.
IMTS 2008 Preview -- Machine Tools Join the Internet Age
A new communications protocol for machine tools could greatly enhance the productivity of the manufacturing industry.
IMTS 2008 Preview -- Sampling the Show
A sneak preview of what's on display at the IMTS 2008 exhibition
The Business Case for Diversity
Far from being just another feel-good initiative, diversity in the workforce has become a competitive advantage for manufacturers.
Just In Time -- Heroes and Villains
With China cast in the role of the arch-villain, the United States needs to start doing something heroic to save manufacturing.
The Competitive Edge -- Looking Ahead to Manufacturing's Future
Growth in U.S. manufacturing will be led by exports, capital investment and growth abroad.
Brandt on Leadership -- A Job to Die For
What if you were so money that they'd keep paying you even after you're dead?
Manufacturing in the Classroom
New programs are popping up to help plug the skills gap.
How to Keep an Eye on Your Offshored Workforce
U.S. manufacturers need to perform rigorous background checks when staffing overseas.
A Healthy Approach to Going Lean
Corporate wellness programs incent employees to manage their health.
Lean Persuasion
Some tips on ways companies can win employees' acceptance of lean.
What Happened to the "Auto" in Automation?
Robot sales on the decline to automakers, but on the rise in other sectors.
A Meat-Packing Robot
The model is the fastest robot ever designed by Fanuc Robotics.
Seeking the Lean Potential of Robots
Production managers don't always know exactly what cell operators are dealing with.
Getting Lean with Armless Robots
In warehousing, armless mobile robots combine productivity gains with implementation savings through the elimination of waste.
Rewarding Relationships
Deere & Co.'s supplier recognition program creates effective incentives
and stronger partnerships.
Who Gets the Credit?
Purchasing cards continue to be misused, but companies are developing better compliance strategies to stay ahead of the problem.
Good Captains and Calm Seas
Five ways CPOs can prepare for an economic downturn.
U.S. Logistics Costs Hit Record High
Good supply chain practices are helping keep a rough situation from getting worse.
Top 5 Supplier Quality Challenges
Not implementing performance-based scorecards is top challenge
IBM Opens Supply Chain Innovation Center in China
Center will include a carbon trade-off modeler
Manufacturers Are Passing the Buck on Their Green Supply Chains
Logistics companies are being asked to foot the bill for their customers' green initiatives.
12 Ways to Reduce Inventories
Reducing demand variability and improving forecast accuracy are top strategies to reduceing inventories.
Green Logistics: By The Numbers
21% of companies surveyed use a 3PL to help green their supply chains
Fuel Cell Industry Gains Traction
Opportunity grows with increased desire for energy efficiency and awareness of climate change.
Low-Cost LED Lighting Advances
Breakthrough by Purdue University could help reduce energy consumption.
Product Development Solutions
A look at the latest releases
Nanotechnology's Commercial Impact: By The Numbers
Nano-enabled products' value weigh in at $147 billion in 2007
How to Get IT Energy Costs Under Control
Virtualization offers an energy-efficient solution to reduce power consumption.
Ten Principles to Optimize the Business Value of IT
Adopting a portfolio management strategy can help your company better align its IT goals.
Letters To The Editor For September 2008
Readers sound off on U.S. manufacturing, innovation, trade and customer service.
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