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Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2009: The Inaugural Class
In some way, these 10 outstanding people likely have touched all our lives.
GM, Ford and Chrysler Strive to Become The Lean Three
Continuous improvement has taken hold in Detroit -- and not a moment too soon.
The Leading Edge: Manufacturing Technologies to Watch
Innovations are being driven by globalization, as devices are growing smaller, smarter and more connected.
Excellence in Action Tours: Best Practices on Display
Photo highlights from two IW Excellence in Action plant tours
First Up -- Get Going
Bold, concerted action is needed to put the manufacturing sector back on track.
Continuous Improvement -- Tools are Necessary but Not Sufficient
It is who is choosing and using the tools that makes a lasting difference
in your operations.
Consider This -- Single Energy Projects Don't Maximize Savings
Reducing energy usage and costs gets easier when your energy initiatives work
in tandem as part of a comprehensive energy strategy.
Executive View -- Crown Equipment Grows Vertically
Lift truck manufacturer increases global presence with vertically integrated
manufacturing processes.
Locking Out Idled Threats
A temporary plant shutdown can leave manufacturers susceptible to risk
if precautions aren't taken.
Expatriate Hiring Stalls
Companies cited operations functions as their No. 1 reason for hiring outside the United States.
On the Cutting Edge -- Waterjet Cutting Tools
With improved accuracy and affordability, waterjet cutting tools
are reaching a wider audience.
Prototype Maritime Technology Could Hold Promise for Manufacturing
Emissions monitoring laser for ships at sea could pave the way for similar technologies for industrial plants.
Panasonic Making Aggressive Robot Push
Panasonic is getting serious about robots and has set its sights on sales of $1.1 billion by 2015.
Saving on Paper Really is Greener
e-Lynxx promises their print procurement process will save customers 25%, or the service is free.
Supply Chain Risks
Material costs, supplier stability cited by manufacturers.
Green Shoots for U.S. Manufacturing Technology Consumption?
September's purchase of manufacturing technology and equipment was up 17.8% from August.
Railways Looking to Cash In Next Year
The economic slump has proven to be a boon for the railroads.
Improve Your Innovation Pipeline
External collaboration and improved portfolio management are among the strategies for success.
Benchmarking R&D
Top innovators increased their research-and-development spending even as the economy sank.
Get More from Your SCM System
For perhaps too many manufacturers, supply chain management software is an underutilized resource.
Top 10 IT Strategies for 2010
Cloud computing, advanced analytics and flash memory will be among the IT concepts on the radar of many companies in 2009.
Letters to the Editor For December 2009
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