A wealth of information
This year's summit showed attendees how to improve and grow globally
With an emphasis on maintenance, automation, safety, and economic growth, the 2011 Manufacturing/Automation Summit delivered a wealth of information to attendees.
The wide range of topics included:
- How to turn maintenance from a cost center into a profit center
- How Ford and GM turned their operations around
- How automation and maintenance cooperate
- How to take advantage of the world of manufacturing
- How to keep your electrical workers safe
The content was so good that we’ve created a synopsis of the two days of sessions. More of that content will be available this month at PlantEngineering.com with a series of session videos that will show the speakers and the presentations. More knowledge can be gained in September at the 2011 Manufacturing/Automation Virtual Summit, a live online event that will bring these presentations to life in a global interactive format.
Jack Smith, a former Plant Engineering managing editor and the president of BIT Writing and Editing Services, sat in on the two days of knowledge and produced the articles that follow. We thank Jack for his persistence and effort in capturing the essence of the Manufacturing/Automation Summit.
We’ve also provided Talking Points for your organization: key takeaways from the sessions designed to get the discussion started in your own organizations.
Perhaps the biggest lesson from the Manufacturing/Automation Summit is that manufacturing is leading the rebound in the U.S. economy. Those manufacturers poised to reduce operational costs, better manage their operations, and look for opportunities in the global market will be the ones best equipped to grow along with the market.
2011 Manufacturing/Automation Summit: Voices of experience
Maintenance as a profit center
Ford, GM work together toward recovery
Integrate maintenance, automation for success
Navigating the global manufacturing landscape
Managing the risk of arc flash
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Case Study Database
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These case studies provide examples of how knowledgeable solution providers have used technology, processes and people to create effective and successful implementations in real-world situations. Case studies can be completed by filling out a simple online form where you can outline the project title, abstract, and full story in 1500 words or less; upload photos, videos and a logo.
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2012 Salary Survey
In a year when manufacturing continued to lead the economic rebound, it makes sense that plant manager bonuses rebounded. Plant Engineering’s annual Salary Survey shows both wages and bonuses rose in 2012 after a retreat the year before.
Average salary across all job titles for plant floor management rose 3.5% to $95,446, and bonus compensation jumped to $15,162, a 4.2% increase from the 2010 level and double the 2011 total, which showed a sharp drop in bonus.