Maintenance & Management News
Mobility underused with EAM, CMMS data: IFS study
Report finds low adoption of handheld for data sharing » more
Sweatman earns reappointment to Manufacturing Council
Department of Commerce group advises Obama Administration on manufacturing policy » more
Lift truck holds up its end – after 68 years
Yale designated a Pennsylvania company’s vehicle as its oldest operational lift truck in the U.S. » more
PMI surges to highest point in almost two years
ISM Report shows manufacturing index at 54.2%; year-end stall seems to be easing » more
Global growth a compelling option for manufacturing
McGladrey partner Karen Kurek looks at the potential for growth—and the potential for growth to slow down » more
Chemical safety starts in classroom
Chemical engineering education and safety continues to develop as groups are coming together to promote awareness and prevent potentially deadly accidents from occuring. » more
BYOD growth brings security fears
IT workers are concerned about losing the ability to bring their own devices into the workplace, according to a survey. » more
Additive manufacturing is shaping the future
3D printing technology will change the way we make things » more
Tugs offer flexible options for material handling
Utilizing battery-operated tugs for intra-facility material mobility of wheeled loads is an effective and safe alternative to manpower, forklifts, and pallet jacks. » more
PMI Index jumps to nine-month high
Manufacturing growth shows an across-the-board increase in January » more
Ford to start $773 million plant expansion in Michigan in 2013
Six facilities to get new equipment, technology; 2,350 jobs created » more
Mobility underused with EAM, CMMS data: IFS studyReport finds low adoption of handheld for data sharing » more
Training programs focus on lubrication, MRO, steam boilers
Training is a critical issue for manufacturing, and with training budgets cut for some facilities, industry suppliers and associations are increasingly providing offsite training to help bridge that... » more
Training is a critical issue for manufacturing, and with training budgets cut for some facilities, industry suppliers and associations are increasingly providing offsite training to help bridge that... » more
Thomas Perez nominated as next Labor Secretary
Obama says nominee will promote growth; GOP is critical of choice. » more
Obama says nominee will promote growth; GOP is critical of choice. » more
Manufacturing Council adds new members
Rockwell Automation’s Mike Laszkiewicz named chairman of 26-member council » more
Rockwell Automation’s Mike Laszkiewicz named chairman of 26-member council » more
Sweatman earns reappointment to Manufacturing CouncilDepartment of Commerce group advises Obama Administration on manufacturing policy » more
Lift truck holds up its end – after 68 yearsYale designated a Pennsylvania company’s vehicle as its oldest operational lift truck in the U.S. » more
Study finds optimism among mid-sized manufacturers
Prime Advantage report shows hiring, capital expenditures will rise in 2013 » more
Prime Advantage report shows hiring, capital expenditures will rise in 2013 » more
Why some industrial organizations find benchmarking difficult
Benchmarking, in the simplest terms, involves comparing performance to peers, understanding gaps in operations, and taking steps to close those gaps and improve performance. Unfortunately, it is not... » more
Benchmarking, in the simplest terms, involves comparing performance to peers, understanding gaps in operations, and taking steps to close those gaps and improve performance. Unfortunately, it is not... » more
PMI surges to highest point in almost two yearsISM Report shows manufacturing index at 54.2%; year-end stall seems to be easing » more
Global growth a compelling option for manufacturingMcGladrey partner Karen Kurek looks at the potential for growth—and the potential for growth to slow down » more
Chemical safety starts in classroomChemical engineering education and safety continues to develop as groups are coming together to promote awareness and prevent potentially deadly accidents from occuring. » more
BYOD growth brings security fearsIT workers are concerned about losing the ability to bring their own devices into the workplace, according to a survey. » more
Additive technology carves a ‘path toward production’
Additive manufacturing has become a significant part of AMT’s long-term strategy. » more
Additive manufacturing has become a significant part of AMT’s long-term strategy. » more
Additive manufacturing is shaping the future3D printing technology will change the way we make things » more
Tugs offer flexible options for material handling Utilizing battery-operated tugs for intra-facility material mobility of wheeled loads is an effective and safe alternative to manpower, forklifts, and pallet jacks. » more
Providing a saner approach to maintenance
Conflict with operations can be solved with better data, communications, and integration. » more
Conflict with operations can be solved with better data, communications, and integration. » more
Inaugural STEP award winners announced
The first 122 recepients of the Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Production) Awards were announced as a part of the STEP ahead initiative, which is designed to promote... » more
The first 122 recepients of the Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Production) Awards were announced as a part of the STEP ahead initiative, which is designed to promote... » more
Benchmark your manufacturing performance
Manufacturing leaders need to provide and deliver effective procedures and improvement programs that will allow workers to meet the demands of a global environment. » more
Manufacturing leaders need to provide and deliver effective procedures and improvement programs that will allow workers to meet the demands of a global environment. » more
PMI Index jumps to nine-month highManufacturing growth shows an across-the-board increase in January » more
Talent the key to competitiveness, Deloitte study finds
Research with U.S. Council on Competitiveness sees Asia influence growing in the next decade. » more
Research with U.S. Council on Competitiveness sees Asia influence growing in the next decade. » more
Five ways manufacturers benefit from PLM
Finding the funding also can uncover ways to deliver improvements » more
Finding the funding also can uncover ways to deliver improvements » more
Project leadership skills lacking, company finds
ESI’s Top 10 project management issues point to need for more skills training » more
ESI’s Top 10 project management issues point to need for more skills training » more
MHI is the new face of material handling trade group
Association rebrands, will relaunch under new logo at ProMat Show Jan. 21 » more
Association rebrands, will relaunch under new logo at ProMat Show Jan. 21 » more
Ford to start $773 million plant expansion in Michigan in 2013Six facilities to get new equipment, technology; 2,350 jobs created » more
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