The secret to manufacturing leadership success is to create motivated cross-functional teams armed with the right information to make a positive impact. Understanding the growing role of the IT sphere is increasingly important as new technologies emerge that will revolutionize the way performance management is handled. Mobile Technology The use of mobile devices and apps… Read more »
In 2011, 143 people in the United States died from fires or explosions at their places of work. More than 5,000 were injured and the related cost to American businesses exceeded $2 billion. That’s 143 lives and 5,000 injuries too many. Follow these guidelines for a recent update on OSHA Standard #1910 Subpart E, which… Read more »
Today’s manufacturers are focused on building revenue by driving product innovation and expanding into emerging markets. They understand that optimizing their production processes is key to realizing this goal. Steps will include upgrading information systems and fine tuning enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to stay ahead of the competitive game. In a recent survey, almost… Read more »
Ventilation is one of the most important engineering controls available for maximizing the quality of air in a work environment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has addressed a number of statistics related to proper ventilation in its recent standard #1926.57. Here are some tips for staying OSHA compliant and, more importantly, ensuring that… Read more »
A series of positive reports indicate that manufacturing could play a key role as the U.S. and global economies continue to rebound. 2013 concluded with stronger-than-expected improvements in the U.S. gross domestic product, business spending, housing, and consumer confidence. As noted by Richard Moody, chief economist at Regions Financial, “We’re not only hopeful but reasonably… Read more »
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 »