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Honda Selects Indiana For $400 Million Plant
June 28, 2006 2:39 am | CommentsHonda will build their new $400 million plant in Greensburg, Ind., bringing 1,500 new jobs with it.
Maximizing the Value of Wireless Networks Throughout the Manufacturing Enterprise
June 28, 2006 1:29 am | by Ian McPherson | CommentsInnovative manufacturers are increasingly deploying and discovering a wealth of new wireless applications and their benefits within factories and across their distributed enterprises.
7 Tips For RoHS Compliance
June 27, 2006 8:00 pm | by Richard Vermeij | CommentsAs the EU's restriction on hazardous substances becomes a reality, some manufacturers find themselves ill-prepared for the sweeping documentation changes that await them. Here are seven tips for using PLM solutions to help you and your business find a way through the maze of compliance requirements.
As Doha Trade Talks Heat Up, Here's A Primer On The WTO
June 27, 2006 3:47 am | CommentsEverything, or almost everything, you need to know about the World Trade Organization.
Global Production For Japanese Auto Manufacturers Shows Healthy Advance In May
June 26, 2006 1:00 am | CommentsNissan experienced a decline, however, as Japan's second-largest automaker saw domestic production fall 24.6 percent.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome To Manufacturing.net
June 23, 2006 2:21 am | CommentsIf your world is all about manufacturing, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to the new Manufacturing.net, the most comprehensive, web-based news service dedicated solely to the business of manufacturing. At Manufacturing.net, our aim is to provide manufacturing executives with the most up-to-the minute new
Eaton Developing Heavy-Duty Hybrid System For Trucks; Separately, Unit Plans To Close Kansas Hydraulics Plant
June 23, 2006 1:15 am | CommentsHybrid system will provide significant fuel savings and emissions reductions; 450 people could lose jobs at Hutchinson plant.
Oshkosh Truck Buying Healthtronics ' Medical & Vehicle Unit
June 23, 2006 1:06 am | CommentsDeal, valued at $140 million, expands Oshkosh's presence in new truck markets.
Outlook For Auto-Parts Suppliers Not Getting Much Better
June 22, 2006 9:24 am | CommentsTurnaround expert says debt levels, weak performance of U.S. automakers could mean more bankruptcies.
OPINION: Latest Nuke Survey: Surveys Don't Matter
June 21, 2006 9:27 pm | CommentsAs if we needed more evidence that nuclear energy is a divisive issue. Recently, two surveys were unveiled on the same day – within nine minutes of each other, no less - attempting to put into perspective how Americans feel about the use of nukes for power.
RFID and Mobility in Manufacturing
June 21, 2006 4:00 am | by by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten; Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsThe key to warehouse efficiency in manufacturing is mobility, according to Kevin Prouty, Sr. Director, Manufacturing Solutions, at Symbol Technologies, Inc.
Corn Growers Oppose Lifting Import Tariff On Ethanol
June 21, 2006 4:00 am | CommentsThe National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and American Corn Growers Association (ACGA), along with the Farm Bureau and the Renewable Fuels Association, are opposing efforts by House leaders and the Bush administration to suspend import tariffs on ethanol in an effort to reduce prices of ethanol.
Tough Times On The Horizon For Auto Workers
June 20, 2006 8:00 pm | CommentsThe United Auto Workers (UAW) work to increase membership while GM attempts an 11th-hour resolution at a Portugal-based plant.
Find A Hidden Treasure In Manufacturing
June 20, 2006 8:00 pm | by Bill Schneiderman, CEO of The Results Group | CommentsMany companies today believe their manufacturing operations have been optimized and do not realize the hidden profitability that can be discovered. While many companies look to offshore manufacturing in China to increase profitability, there is still profitability treasure in manufacturing here in the United States.
Find A Hidden Treasure In Manufacturing
June 20, 2006 8:00 pm | by Bill Schneiderman, CEO of The Results Group | CommentsMany companies today believe their manufacturing operations have been optimized and do not realize the hidden profitability that can be discovered. While many companies look to offshore manufacturing in China to increase profitability, there is still profitability treasure in manufacturing here in the United States.
Factors to Consider When Choosing an RFID System
June 20, 2006 8:00 pm | by by Giles Manias, Vice President, Paragon Data Systems | CommentsRadio frequency identification (RFID) is gaining wider adoption among manufacturers in the food industry, driven in large part by recent mandates from Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the largest food retailer in the United States, and Albertsons, one of the world’s largest food and drug retailers.
Trends in Performance Alignment
June 20, 2006 8:00 pm | by by Anita LaFond | CommentsMany manufacturers, especially those looking to become more competitive in today's global environment, are adopting performance alignment technologies to help them link corporate strategy to operational processes and activities.
UAW Chief Says Unions Have To Adjust To Changing Market
June 20, 2006 8:00 pm | CommentsUnion members also say national elections will be key.
New Report Calls Chemical Plants Safer, But Are They Safe Enough?
June 20, 2006 8:00 pm | by Lisa Arrigo | CommentsA report released yesterday says hundreds of chemical plants have replaced hazardous chemicals with safer alternatives, but not everyone is satisfied by these results.
How an Unsafe Attitude Can Lead to Workplace Woes
June 20, 2006 8:00 pm | by Edited by Anita LaFond, News Editor | CommentsSelf-improvement professionals – from weight-loss experts to exercise gurus to motivational speakers – will tell you that attitude is everything. To make any type of positive change in your life, the change must first begin in your own mind.
