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March 2013 - Robotic Efficiencies

March 1, 2013 4:42 pm | Digital Editions | Comments

In this issue see how Starbucks' continuous improvement philosophy earns an AME Manufacturing Excellence Award, learn how mobile access to maintenance could mean easier troubleshooting, check out the 2013 Industrial Web Directory, and more.

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Food Safety & Technology: What's Next for 2013?

February 27, 2013 10:49 am | Events

The need for robust food safety programs has never been greater, and a host of new technologies have sprung up to help processors meet the increasing challenges. What are these new advancements, and how can they help you meet your customers’ demands?

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Webinar: Winning The Web Wars - Strategies For Online Sales Growth

February 26, 2013 1:46 pm | Events

Distributors face key challenges when it comes to understanding the best ways in which to reach their customers. As online procurement gains steam in the B2C sector, businesses are finding the need to provide B2B customers with the same opportunities for quick and easy access to products outside of the typical 9 to 5. But how do industrial distributors leverage their existing sales force and service capabilities in order to provide an e-Commerce platform that creates an advantage in a competitive market?

The MFG Meeting 2013 – Redefine Convention

February 26, 2013 12:49 pm | Events

For discussion on what matters most to our industry … speakers that will educate and inform you on ways to improve your business practices … and networking opportunities like no other … it all happens at The MFG Meeting 2013.

The Next Generation Of Lean

February 20, 2013 2:16 pm | by Manufacturing.net | Events

Lean manufacturing is a staple of most major industrial operations today, with companies of all types using time-tested methods to cut waste and reinforce the bottom line through “continuous improvement.” Even though the practice is nearly ubiquitous, it too is undergoing constant innovation to tackle some of the uniquely 21st Century manufacturing problems.

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Lean Manufacturing

Full Steam Ahead: Boiler Room Essentials

February 8, 2013 4:30 pm | by Cleaver-Brooks | Events

This is a self-paced learning course designed to assist and educate individuals that are looking for a career in the Steam Boiler operations field. The course is geared for various levels of knowledge bases. Whether you are just starting out or you have been in the industry for many years this course is for you. In addition the individual will gain the knowledge and understanding of the High Pressure Steam boiler industry.

Second Annual National Manufacturing Day

February 7, 2013 9:54 am | Events

Manufacturing Day has been scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. Manufacturers, educational institutions and others are encouraged to host events that will highlight the importance of manufacturing to the nation’s economy and draw attention to the many rewarding high-skill jobs in manufacturing fields.

Best Practices: Industrial Maintenance

February 6, 2013 4:58 pm | Events

As equipment investments become more complex and the industrial workforce ages, manufacturers face skill gaps relative to their equipment maintenance. This webinar will focus on preparing your current and future workforce for the long-term maintenance requirements of industrial manufacturing.

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Fundamentals Of RCA Workshop

February 5, 2013 4:00 pm | by Reliability Center, Inc. | Events

This training is intended to provide facility personnel with the knowledge to differentiate between several popular problem solving methodologies. They will learn why each method was created, when each method should be applied, and how to solve a real life problem using each method.

Make RCA Easier With PROACT Templates Webinar

February 5, 2013 3:59 pm | by Reliability Center, Inc. | Events

Where do you start in an analysis and how do you streamline and manage this process? Beat 'paralysis by analysis' with this valuable webinar where you will learn RCI's proven methods and tools that work

Proven Methods to Improve Motor Reliability Workshop

February 5, 2013 3:58 pm | by Reliability Center, Inc. | Events

Join us for an educational presentation on motor and equipment reliability. Meet and interact with Top Reliability experts to learn how Root Cause Analysis can eliminate failure mechanisms and increase overall motor and equipment run life. Learn how a proactive motor maintenance approach will cut motor repair costs significantly as well as what you should expect from your motor repair vendor.

Industry PROACT® RCA Workshop

February 5, 2013 3:57 pm | by Reliability Center, Inc. | Events

Uncover the REAL Roots of your Problems. While most investigation techniques stop at the physical cause of failure PROACT® takes the analysis into the human and latent issues in the cause and effect relationship.