Recent industry reports confirm that the manufacturing sector of the U.S. and global economy is on the rise. It’s a bright picture for anyone looking to manufacturing as a career path. And manufacturing leaders can celebrate recovery from the recession and a new era on the horizon. Talent in Demand Worldwide, manufacturing has survived a… Read more »
The quality of its training program directly impacts the productivity, competitiveness and success of an organization. Only when employees are fully trained and developed can a company meet its goals and achieve its full potential. Research has shown that for many job seekers, training is just as critical as compensation. People want to do their… Read more »
Every year, the federal government authorizes billions of dollars in funding for manufacturing research and development, workforce initiatives, and expansion and growth plans. While it may be difficult to make time to look into these opportunities, doing so could make a significant difference in realizing your business goals heading into the New Year – and… Read more »
Businesses tend to do a great job of monitoring stability in their customers – but pay less attention to the financial, legal, economic and environmental reliability of their suppliers. Consequences When Transparency Falls Short Increasing globalization and complexity of supply chain management have removed many manufacturers from the loop regarding critical financial, performance, legal and… Read more »
As part of its enhanced whistleblower focus, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is conducting a four-month pilot program in two regions, with a focus on nipping disputes in the bud via negotiation, mediation or arbitration. The alternative dispute resolution (ADR) pilot applies to complaints filed through OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program. The program has… Read more »
Labeled by one expert as the harbinger of “the next industrial revolution,” 3D printing takes a product design and digitally slices it as thin as 1/12,000th of an inch, then prints out these slices in layers. Long used in such industries as aerospace and auto production, 3D printing is rapidly catching on across myriad businesses… Read more »
Five years ago, much of the world was in the throes of a major recession – and U.S. manufacturing took hard hits as it struggled to survive in a battle against its global competitors. But fortunately for us all, things have turned around. And as indicated by the most recent monthly report released by the… Read more »
If you’re interested in beginning or advancing your career in manufacturing, the job picture is promising, as 34 percent of global employers report difficulty filling open positions due to a shortage of qualified talent. Approximately 10 million manufacturing jobs worldwide are vacant, according to the World Economic Forum. Among the areas of greatest vacancy are… Read more »
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has been in existence since 1970 – and some of its standards designed to protect workers from chemical hazards haven’t been updated since that time. Until now. OSHA has launched two new web-based resources to better safeguard employees from the tens of thousands of chemicals utilized in the… Read more »
There’s one more quarter left in 2013 – one more opportunity to ensure that your annual plan for maximum productivity and product value is on target. Now is the time to take a good, hard look at your value chain, maximize and reinforce its strong links, and repair the weak ones. Strengths & Weaknesses Your… Read more »