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Intelligent Sensor Management Systems: Information For Efficiency
October 13, 2006 7:05 am | by Eric Kirleis, Mettler-Toledo Ingold | News | CommentsThese systems can offer higher productivity, less downtime, better operational safety, lower operational costs and improved profit margins.
Manufacturing Pushing Growth Of Offshore Services To Double-Digits
October 13, 2006 6:54 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDue to the increased interest in outsourcing IT and other support services by manufacturers, service providers who offer offshoring capabilities are experiencing double-digit growth. According to a new ARC Advisory Group research study, the worldwide market for offshoring services in the manufacturing sector is expect
Cost-Based Analytics Can Improve Distributor Supplier Relationships
October 13, 2006 6:44 am | by Brett Holland, Chief Operating Officer, Akoya, Inc., Northfield, IL | News | CommentsArbitrarily setting price can lead to costing inefficiencies. A collaborative, cost-based system can make a difference.
Fed Reserve: Manufacturing Still Moving Along
October 13, 2006 5:04 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsManufacturing activity continues to hold its own, as economic conditions continue to show growth, according to The Beige Book statistics released Friday by The Federal Reserve Board. The 12 Federal Reserve Districts reported continued expansion in economic activity since the last report. Four Districts noted that ec
Critical Outsourcing Questions
October 13, 2006 4:49 am | by Peter Cleaveland, West Coast Editor, Medical Design Technology | News | CommentsMedical device manufacturers’ interest in outsourcing is growing and with it come many misconceptions and questions. This article, based on interviews with experts in the field, will examine the reasons companies choose to outsource, the functions they can outsource, the pitfalls they may encounter along the way, and the steps they can take to make it work.
IP Protection Being Fought On Multiple Global Fronts
October 13, 2006 4:20 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIntellectual Property Rights protection was the main point of discussion for multiple organizations this week around the globe.
Noble Acquires Pullman
October 13, 2006 3:37 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDeal had a $120 million price tag.
Arkansas Manufacturing Loses Jobs And Plants
October 13, 2006 3:22 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsArkansas has lost three percent of its manufacturing jobs and 104 plants in the last 12 months, according to a report by the Arkansas Manufacturers Register.
Bobcat To Lay Off 950 USW Workers At N.D. Plant
October 13, 2006 3:09 am | by James MacPherson, Associated Press | News | CommentsCompany says layoffs are unrelated to strike.
OSHA Fines Wisconsin Company $116,500 For Safety And Health Violations
October 13, 2006 3:01 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsOSHA investigates Domain, Inc. after employee fatality in April.
Another Day, Another Battery Recall
October 13, 2006 2:51 am | News | CommentsSharp announces Sony battery recall, and Fujitsu adds to earlier recall.
Parker Hannifin To Acquire Sensor Manufacturer
October 13, 2006 2:45 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsPower Components of Midwest, with 191 employees, will become part of hydraulic manufacturer's group.
Driving Lean Knowledge Through Cascade Teaching
October 12, 2006 8:32 am | by Jamie Flinchbaugh, Partner, Lean Learning Center | News | CommentsCascade teaching is a lean tool method used to drive lean knowledge into an organization. It provides a standardized education of lean principles, either broadly or topic-focused, and offers a top-down connection throughout an organization to establish leadership expectations and practices.
Weekly Unemployment Rate Increases According to DOL
October 12, 2006 6:46 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsWeekly unemployment insurance claims increased by 4,000 to 308,000 according to statistics released by the Department of Labor Thursday.
Ball To Close Two North American Plants
October 12, 2006 5:03 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsOhio plastic pail and Canadian metal food can plants to close by the end of the year.
Eaton To Send Jobs To Mexico
October 12, 2006 5:02 am | News | CommentsA plant closure in Ohio will result in 130 jobs moving to Mexico.
Food Manufacturers Need Better Global Automation Infrastructure To Meet Consumer Demands
October 12, 2006 4:33 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe need for an improved global automation infrastructure and better plant security measures is changing how food and beverage manufacturers are planning their facility operations, according to ARC's new Food and Beverage Industry Automation Worldwide Outlook.
RFID and Logistics: Four Trends You Need to Know
October 12, 2006 4:02 am | by Tom Singer | Articles | CommentsTrends are born, live and die, according to the demands of the market. In the supply-chain world, relentless competitive forces are constantly pushing and pulling processes, technologies and strategies. Although these major trends will continue to influence manufacturing and logistics operations for the foreseeable future, here are four trends to watch for.
Manufacturing Firms To Join DOC Secretary On China Trip
October 12, 2006 3:27 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsBehlen Manufacturing, Eaton, Altec, and Timken among companies participating in Business Development Mission to Beijing and Shanghai, China, in November.
Energy Conservation Pushes Chinese Electric Drives Market
October 12, 2006 3:14 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsGovernment emphasis on energy-efficiency helps boost the electric drives sector.
