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Around The Country In 30 Days
June 20, 2012 8:42 am | by Anna Wells, Executive Editor, IMPO | CommentsGetting a chance to see industry leaders take the stage and brag about what they do best is a great way for me to really see the passion, business intelligence, and talent that drives these developments.
China's GDP Dilemma...
June 19, 2012 8:02 am | by Gregg Gordon, author of Lean Labor and senior director of the Kronos manufacturing group | CommentsIt’s a tricky time for China, as its previous strategy of pushing hard on the gas pedal to grow GDP at any cost won’t work any longer.
Making 'Mobility' More Than A Buzzword
June 13, 2012 8:11 am | by Mike Schmidt. Associate Editor, Manufacturing Business Technology | CommentsA new kind of business mobility has emerged in today’s high-tech business environment, and it differs greatly from the traditional definition of the concept.
Finding Sources Of Rare Earths Beyond China, Part 2
June 12, 2012 8:11 am | by H. Sterling Burnett, Senior Fellow, National Center for Policy Analysis | CommentsThe U.S. can create jobs, reduce dependence on foreign resources, and improve national security by encouraging the domestic production of rare earths.
Common Sense Ways to Increase Productivity, Quality, Consistency
June 11, 2012 8:23 am | by David Gulati, President, Fidelity Technologies | CommentsLean principles are more than just words in a business textbook or CEO speak. They are common sense ways to increase productivity, quality, and consistency.
Finding Sources Of Rare Earths Beyond China, Part 1
June 11, 2012 8:20 am | by H. Sterling Burnett, Senior Fellow, National Center for Policy Analysis | CommentsCompanies that require rare earth elements have begun to shift operations from China to other countries to gain less expensive access.
Why Can’t We Innovate Ourselves Out of This Hole?
June 5, 2012 3:27 pm | by Mike Brace, Technical Editor & Partner, EV World | CommentsUntil the rules that govern the economy fundamentally change, and we make it more profitable to make money with manufacturing, we will not see innovation dig us out of this hole.
The Fallacy of Raising the Bar, Part 2
June 5, 2012 8:08 am | by Mike Collins, Author, Saving American Manufacturing | CommentsEnforcing a one-size-fits-all approach for all students will probably not work for many schools, and proponents of STEM learning should ready with a plan B alternative.
U.S. Clean Energy Policies Need Reality Check
June 4, 2012 8:50 am | by Stanford University | CommentsAmerica's approach to clean energy needs to be reformed if it is to meaningfully affect energy security or the environment, according to Stanford writers.
The Fallacy of Raising the Bar, Part 1
June 4, 2012 8:47 am | by Mike Collins, Author, Saving American Manufacturing | CommentsManufacturing and the high-technology industries desperately need students who have been educated in STEM classes.
Five Key Elements Of A Successful Manufacturing Website
May 31, 2012 5:03 pm | by Derek Singleton, ERP Analyst, Software Advice | CommentsThese days, just having a website isn’t enough to generate business. To truly capitalize on the online opportunity, manufacturers need to create a website that meets buyer expectations.
Closed-Loop Quality Management Minimizes The Cost Of Quality
May 30, 2012 8:32 am | by Don Jasurda, Vice President, Dimensional Control Systems | CommentsThe manufacturer that can minimize CoQ, while producing products the fastest, is the one that will win in today’s market.
Offshoring Economic Damage May Be Overstated
May 30, 2012 8:29 am | by Newswise | CommentsSending jobs overseas may not be as damaging to the U.S. economy as commonly believed, according to a study.
Picking Glass Out of My Eyes
May 29, 2012 8:33 am | by David Mantey, Editor, PD&D | CommentsIs anyone else concerned about the technologies that have metaphorically blinded us to the world?
Get The Most Intelligence Value From Existing ERP Data
May 29, 2012 8:30 am | by Matt Walker, EVP of Supply Chain, TAKE Solutions | CommentsLearn how changing your perspective into current ERP data maximizes performance and drives business.
