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but...are you Weird Enough?13-Dec-2011
So You Want to be a Change Agent -- Are You Weird Enough? Change agents must be different enough to..
President Obama Launches Advanced Manufacturing Partnership25-Jun-2011
Partnership will encourage public and private collaboration to push manufacturing into the 21st cent..
Ford Investing $100 Million in Robots for Assembly Lines05-Jun-2011
Ford Motor Co. has earmarked $100 million to install robotic plant laser inspection technology in it..
Education Nation: Educating the next generation12-May-2011
Training Tomorrow's Tech-Savvy Business Leaders (http://www.mbtmag.com/Content.aspx?id=2610)..
Manufacturers Expect Revenue Growth for 201129-Apr-2011
(http://www.industryweek.com/articles/manufacturers_expect_revenue_growth_for_2011_24510.aspx?cid=NL..
Manufacturing in the Cloud29-Apr-2011
Microsoft's Steve Ballmer sees big things for cloud-computing applications in manufacturing. Micros..
ConAgra Foods creates Day of Service 26-Apr-2011
ConAgra Foods Employees Volunteer 3,000 Hours to Help End Child Hunger (http://www.industryweek.com/..
Continuing Education: Making the Right Selection22-Apr-2011
Choosing the best education/career path can be daunting in the face of the myriad options: Workshops..
Global Steel Production Up 9% in First Quarter21-Apr-2011
North America's production up 6% in first three months (http://www.industryweek.com/articles/global_..
China's Electric Car Tactics Rattle Automakers 20-Apr-2011
China's car tactics limit access to its market and press global producers that operate in China ..
Investing In U.S.-Based Manufacturing Pays Off20-Apr-2011
In response to global shifts in the supply chain, U.S.-based manufacturers that opt to reinvest ..
U.S. Approves Construction Of First Offshore Wind Farm20-Apr-2011
Installation of 130, 3.6-megawatt wind turbine generators with blades of up to 440 feet could begin ..
Poll: U.S. Economy Growing Despite Recent Global Events 18-Apr-2011
WASHINGTON (AP) — Economists say the U.S. economy is gaining strength despite political un..
U.S. Robots Help Clean Up Reactors In Japan 18-Apr-2011
TOKYO (AP) — In this country of break-dancing androids and artificially intelligent pets, ..
GM To Invest $100M In Rochester Plant 13-Apr-2011
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — General Motors Co. will invest $100 million and add 30 jobs at the ..
GE to Build Largest U.S. Solar Plant 08-Apr-2011
The 400-megawatt facility will be larger than any U.S. solar panel manufacturing plant in operation ..
Will the U.S. Finally Get a National Manufacturing Strategy?07-Apr-2011
Congress introduces two bills to push for a plan that leads to job growth (http://www.industryweek.c..
Future Manufacturers of America?04-Apr-2011
Is it time to create something like Future Farmers of America in the manufacturing world? Hmm... (ht..
Rise Of Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Helps U.S. Auto Sales04-Apr-2011
U.S. sales of new cars and trucks rose in March, helped by a brighter jobs outlook and rising sa..
The Future of Manufacturing Is Local04-Apr-2011
Think manufacturing, and most likely your brain defaults to abandoned factories, outsourcing and..
NAM Launches Campaign Against EPA Regulations30-Mar-2011
Organization says new laws will hurt competitiveness. (http://www.industryweek.com/articles/nam_laun..
Why an Enhanced R&D Tax Credit Is a Total No-Brainer and We Need It Right Now25-Mar-2011
On Capitol Hill, pressure is mounting in support of the American Research and Competitiveness Ac..
Government Should Learn from ProMat Vendors and Attendees 23-Mar-2011
After a full day of face-to-face interviews and press conferences at ProMat, a clear theme is emergi..
How Will the Japanese Disaster Affect the U.S. Economy?23-Mar-2011
Financial expert Ty J. Young sees price increases, supply chain shifts. (http://www.industryweek.com..
AT&T agrees to buy T-Mobile USA21-Mar-2011
AT&T said Sunday it has agreed to purchase T-Mobile USA in a $39 billion acquisition that gr..
GE Offers Help to Japan for At-risk Reactor14-Mar-2011
Company will provide technical services and donate $5 million to relief efforts..
The Gender Pay Gap is a Complete Myth08-Mar-2011
On a radio talk show, Marty Nemko clearly and forcefully debunked that ultimate myth - that wome..
There is a new American Dream and workers need to understand it and change with the times!08-Mar-2011
CNN's Fareed Zakaria explores the future potential of America's workforce and the new American d..
Bend before you break!04-Mar-2011
APICS CEO, Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE writes some inspiring words about manufacturing in the ..
ISM reports sustained manufacturing growth in February02-Mar-2011
Momentum in the manufacturing sector is continuing at a strong pace, based on the most recent re..
Carmakers Look To Green Power As Fuel Costs Rise 01-Mar-2011
Just when carmakers thought it safe to roll out new models in the wake of the economic crisis &m..
Boeing Rolls Up Its Sleeves After Getting $35B Contract28-Feb-2011
Workers at a plant in Helena recently acquired by Boeing will likely have steady work for anothe..
Samsung Announces Move into Biomedical Business28-Feb-2011
Will produce drugs for cancer and arthritis patients at biopharmaceutical plant in Seoul..
Boeing: Tanker Decision Will Support 50,000 U.S. Jobs25-Feb-2011
KC-46A production will refuel aircraft and the U.S. economy, company says...
Fighting the War for Talent23-Feb-2011
Manufacturers faced with engineering and skilled-labor shortages are taking matters into their own h..
Investing In U.S.-Based Manufacturing Pays Off23-Feb-2011
In response to global shifts in the supply chain, U.S. based manufacturers that opt to reinvest ..
Manufacturing 2.0 -- Building a Lean, Mean Profitable Machine23-Feb-2011
Recovery brings more focus on risk-taking, talent management and global markets...
Boeing Hopes Aviation Biofuel Is Ready By 201515-Feb-2011
Boeing Co. hopes aviation biofuels will be practical for the market by around 2015, but it's goi..
Manufacturers: President’s Budget Plan Falls Short 15-Feb-2011
Support for R&D is outweighted by tax increases on Job Creators (http://www.nam.org/Communic..
Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2010: The Dream Team15-Feb-2011
The team is a lineup of industrial superstars whose collective careers have had an immeasurable impa..
When 'Creativity And Innovation' Means Everything15-Feb-2011
Tom Moran, COO of Ohio’s Midwest Plastic Fabricators (MPF), has a unique story to tell. (..
Probe Finds No Electronic Flaws In Toyotas 09-Feb-2011
The Obama administration's investigation into Toyota safety problems found no electronic flaws t..
Chrysler Stirs Up "Motor City" Pride08-Feb-2011
Super Bowl Ad Sends Shivers Of Pride Through Motor City ..
President Barack Obama warmly courted top U.S. executives on Feb. 708-Feb-2011
"I Get it" - President Obama (http://www.industryweek.com/articles/i_get_it_obama_tells_business_238..
California Biomedical Companies Predicted to Grow07-Feb-2011
Biomedical Industry Predicted to Grow in California Companies hiring increases over next two year..
Dow Corning announces 2010 Sales Revenue Increases07-Feb-2011
Dow Corning Sales Up 18% in 2010 Electronics, life sciences, solar and industrial applications were..
Alcoa Buying TransDigm Aerospace Fasteners01-Feb-2011
Does this mean higher costs for some fasteners? (http://www.americanmachinist.com/Classes/Articl..
Ford Posts Biggest Profit In More Than A Decade 31-Jan-2011
Ford profits soar! (http://www.mbtmag.com/Content.aspx?id=1926)..
USA still leads as World Manufacturing Leader31-Jan-2011
U.S. Still Holds Title As World's No. 1 Manufacturer (http://www.mbtmag.com/Content.aspx?id=192..
Ford Doubles Profit in 201028-Jan-2011
Will pay profit sharing to 40,600 eligible U.S. hourly employees, with the average amount expected t..
Obama Names Immelt as Top Jobs Adviser24-Jan-2011
President wants the new Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to find new ways to encourage the privat..
The U.S. is Going to 'Build and Invent Stuff' Obama Says24-Jan-2011
'In an ever-shrinking world, our success ... will be determined not only by what we build in Schenec..
Manufacturers Are Redefining Themselves21-Jan-2011
(http://www.industryweek.com/articles/manufacturers_are_redefining_themselves_23644.aspx?cid=NLIWMM)..
Budgets Increase for Infrastructure Spending 17-Jan-2011
Mid-sized Organizations invest heavily in Cloud Computing and Analytics (http://www.zdnet.com/b..
Toyota Developing An Alternative Electric Motor 17-Jan-2011
Toyota Seeks to Develop an Alternative Electric Motor (http://www.mbtmag.com/Content.aspx?id=182..
Industry Group Slams Daley as White House Pick13-Jan-2011
Industry Group Slams Daley as White House Pick..
Unemployment Down? Workforce Declining? What?13-Jan-2011
"Unemployment Down"? Workforce Declining? What? (http://www.mbtmag.com/Content.aspx?id=1804)..
Is Resale Price Maintenance Headed Back to Court?10-Jan-2011
Resale Price Maintenance - What's the latest? (http://www.industryweek.com/articles/resale_price_mai..
Congressman Dr. Tom Price honored with American Unity Award06-Jan-2011
Congressman Dr. Tom Price (R. GA) honored by the 111th Congress with the American Unity Award..
ISM reports strong manufacturing growth in December05-Jan-2011
ISM reports strong manufacturing growth in December (http://www.mmh.com/article/ism_reports_strong_m..
The "Stop Doing" List05-Jan-2011
The "Stop Doing" List (http://www.businessweek.com/managing/content/dec2010/ca2010126_748962.htm) ..
Issa says Obama administration one of the most corrupt!03-Jan-2011
Issa says Obama administration is one of the most corrupt! (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn..
Manufacturing Sector Sees Its 17th Straight Month Of Growth03-Jan-2011
Manufacturing Sector Sees Its 17th Straight Month Of Growth (http://www.mbtmag.com/Content.aspx?..
APICS Employment Outlook29-Dec-2010
APICS - The Association for Operations Management has published the Employment Outlook (https://..
China to setup Rare Earth Industry Group28-Dec-2010
China to setup Rare Earth Industry Group (http://www.industryweek.com/articles/china_setting_up_rare..
China Agrees to Significant Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Initiatives27-Dec-2010
China Agrees to Significant Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Initiatives (http://forums...
Executive Who View Diversity Training As Positive Are More Successful27-Dec-2010
Executive Who View Diversity Training As Positive Are More Successful (http://ehstoday.com/train..
American Manufacturing - Act II?18-Dec-2010
Say bye-bye to the likes of River Rouge and say hello to smaller, smarter factories! (http://www..
Dow recover ahead of schedule18-Dec-2010
Is there enough steam in the Dow'sengine for more gains? (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40722520/n..
House Passes Job-Protecting Bill to Help U.S. Manufacturers17-Dec-2010
The U.S. House passes Bill to Help U.S. Manufacturers (http://www.mbtmag.com/Content.aspx?id=1656)..
Tax Bill Heads to Obama17-Dec-2010
Congress sends the new tax proposal to the White House for a signature (http://www.comcast.net/a..
Economic Predictions: Crystal Ball Time10-Dec-2010
What does the Crystal Ball say about 2011?2011 Predictions! (http://www.industryweek.com/article..
Ford Expanding Louisville Assembly Plant10-Dec-2010
Ford will spend $600M to re-tool the Louisville assembly plant and hire 1,800 new employees! htt..
U.S.A. Education begins to lose ground10-Dec-2010
U.S.A. educational ranking falls! (http://www.comcast.net/video/US-Falls-in-World-Education-Rank..
Good News for California’s Green Manufacturing Movement16-Oct-2010
Where does the US stand in moving toward “Green Manufacturing”? Can’t say but gue..
Taxes16-Oct-2010
News about taxes, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times. Curre..
Top Business Schools – according to the WSJ16-Oct-2010
The Wall Street Journal released it list of top business schools in the US. For family businesses, ..
What happens when governments get involved in Business01-Oct-2010
Should we require the White House and Congress to read and comment on this article? Here is what ha..