IMPO Magazine Articles

Comparing Low Harmonic Drives In Light Of IEEE 519

rimmel — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:35 +0000

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Preparing To Succeed When Your Network Has Been Breached

rimmel — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:35 +0000

Labor Productivity And Global Competiveness

rimmel — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:35 +0000

It’s been my long-held belief that no

Labor Productivity And Global Competiveness

rimmel — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:35 +0000

It’s been my long-held belief that no

Roof Recoating Enhances Workplace Safety

rimmel — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:19:24 +0000

Many industrial facilities such as petrochemical plants must remain safely, efficiently operational with virtually no downtime, unplanned maintenance, or replacement for decades. To protect equipment from corrosion, traditionally three separate coatings are used, often in a zinc, epoxy, urethane combination. While this is common, it is far from optimal.

Building U.S. Manufacturing Strength

rimmel — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:19:18 +0000

Douglas K. Woods, President of The Association For Manufacturing Technology, discusses the state of U.S. manufacturing, job development, and what the industry can expect going forward. While today’s manufacturing industry is more sophisticated and high tech than ever before, he says, the industry still needs to address some critical issues to be successful in the future.

IMPO: In terms of job numbers and unemployment in the manufacturing sector, how is the state of manufacturing faring today?

MRO Data Key To Unlocking Cost Savings & Operational Efficiency

rimmel — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:35 +0000

El Segundo, CA — Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) groups at many companies are facing a major challenge: toxic MRO master catalogs stuffed with incomplete data on replacement parts, a problem that drives up costs and creates large-scale problems for multiple corporate divisions.

PwC: Strategies To Enhance Business Opportunities In India

rimmel — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:35 +0000

NEW YORK ― U.S. companies entering or expanding their businesses in India should recognize distinct patterns in the market and create a tailored strategy based on differentiators in order to succeed. PwC’s Through the Looking Glass: What Successful Businesses Find in India report advises that companies must create the right value proposition, design the appropriate operating model, invest in financial and human capital, and understand the local business environment to increase their opportunity in India.

Pest Birds And Corrosive Droppings

rimmel — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:35 +0000

Pest birds cost individuals and businesses millions of dollars each year in clean-up expenses, repairs, and damaged equipment. Some large industrial facilities spend as much as six figures to combat pest bird problems. Facility managers must understand the important of implementing a preventative bird control program as means of reducing these costs. Here are some of the serious issues associated with pest birds:

Grainger CEO Talks Tools for Tomorrow

rimmel — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:04:08 +0000

This article first appeared in IMPO's May 2013 issue.

As the required skill set for advanced manufacturing continues to evolve, many resources emerge to address workforce development needs in the industry. James Ryan, CEO of industrial distribution leader, Grainger, sat down with IMPO to discuss ways in which technical education has been a continued priority for his business — and why the skilled trades have more to offer than many people realize.