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Will Manufacturing’s Future be Open?
March 19, 2012 3:33 pm | by Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacutring.net | CommentsManufacturers are starting to rely on “open innovation,” a process philosophy that aims to merge new technology from sometimes disparate industries.
The New Face Of The Company
March 15, 2012 4:39 pm | by Anna Wells, Editor, IMPO | CommentsIt's great to meet new people, but isn’t it better when they recognize you before you have to say a word?
What Happened To Critical Thinking?
March 9, 2012 12:12 pm | by Mike Collins | CommentsAt a time when the world’s economic, social, and political problems have become very hard to interpret, I see people opting for simple solutions to complex problems, looking for structure where there isn’t structure, lusting after political prophets who offer one line slogans, and becoming more comfortable with the black and white solutions of a polarized nation.
A Numbers Game
March 2, 2012 3:07 pm | by Krystal Gabert, Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsTurning a plant manager into a data detective can be a challenge.
J&J: On Your Face, Not In It
February 24, 2012 2:35 pm | by Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsOn an almost bi-weekly basis Johnson & Johnson hits the front page of major news sources with details on yet another recall.
Breathe Right
February 24, 2012 11:48 am | by Anna Wells, Executive Editor, IMPO | CommentsProper building operations and routine maintenance are critical to ensuring healthy indoor air quality, says OSHA.
How Valuable Is Your Freight Provider?
February 14, 2012 4:09 pm | by Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsCountless businesses have found themselves unable to source necessary parts and scrambled to find new avenues in their supply chain.
Southern Hospitality
February 13, 2012 3:57 pm | by David Mantey, Editor, PD&D | CommentsEvery company has mechanical and electrical engineers, but at PCDworks, a small company resting high atop a tiny Texas town, the staff is used to doing things a little bit differently.
Always Connected
February 7, 2012 3:14 pm | by David Mantey, Editor, Product Design & Development | CommentsThe pace of change in the consumer electronics industry is remarkable, and companies have to be nimble enough to seize opportunities as they arise.
Google Is Getting Too Personal
February 3, 2012 4:09 pm | by Chris Fox, Associate Editor, PD&D | CommentsAs we all continue to marvel at the phenomenon that is Google, we must remember to look and assess before we jump forward
Learning The Apple Way
February 3, 2012 2:08 pm | by Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsWhat struck me was how precise Apple is at getting people to buy something they don’t really need.
Next Generation Manufacturing
February 2, 2012 5:27 am | by Rachel Leisemann Immel, Associate Editor, IMPO | CommentsAccording to the 2011 Next Generation Manufacturing Study, now is a critical time for American small manufacturers. The economic downturn has been difficult, especially for small manufacturers, who may struggle to keep pace with larger competition on a global playing field. Small manufacturers (less than $10 million in revenues) need to assess whether they have the strategies in place to capture competitive advantages, and the ability to put those strategies into practice to be successful in a global marketplace.
Learning The Apple Way
February 2, 2012 5:21 am | by Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsA recent survey shows that 1 in 5 Americans now own a tablet computer of some sort, between the likes of the Kindle Fire, Barnes & Noble Nook, and, of course, Apple’s iPad. The survey itself , from the Pew Research Center, has some pretty interesting bits of information, but what struck me hardest was exactly how precise Apple is at getting people to buy something they don’t really need.
Where The Buck Stops
January 31, 2012 9:00 am | by Krystal Gabert, Editor, Food Manufacturing | CommentsAs the legal consequences for selling faulty products falls more and more on the shoulders of retailers, food processors’ customers may push for greater protections for consumers and themselves. Over the next several months, food manufacturers should prepare for retailers to make changes to requirements regarding food safety and protection.
FSMA, One Year Later
January 24, 2012 9:00 am | by Lindsey Coblentz, Associate Editor, Food Manfuacturing | CommentsLast January, President Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the largest overhaul of the U.S. food safety system in decades. Since then, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun implementing various guidelines for the food industry. As the FDA moves forward, it is important for the food industry to be aware of the agency’s progress, assistance that will be provided to companies, and the challenges that face both the regulators and the companies affected by the new law.
