Filed in Manufacturing

Monday, June 11, 2012

The Manufacturing Institute of the National Association of Manufacturers announced significant progress towards achieving a five-year goal to award 500,000 industry-based credentials to individuals, positioning them for employment and advancement in manufacturing jobs.

Thursday, June 07, 2012

HK Logistics introduces a new approach to the logistics of production, allowing manufacturers to more quickly and accurately deliver supplies and parts to the production line – and in turn – improve their competitive position and achieve a higher return on assets.

Friday, June 01, 2012

For the month of May, the PMI, ISM’s index used to measure manufacturing activity, was 53.5, which was 1.3 percent below April.

It’s been a rough road for the automotive industry, but production is increasing. To keep pace, auto manufacturers are focusing on lineside delivery strategies that get the right product to the right operator at the right time.

Manufacturers are managing by data rather than instinct. The next generation of MES systems is helping them get there.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Building off of the positive momentum from February to March, global trade activity continued heading in the right direction from March to April, according to data released by Panjiva

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

In its 2012 Semiannual Economic Forecast, which is based on feedback from U.S.-based purchasing and supply chain executives, manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors are expected to leverage the solid levels for various metrics each has been seeing over the last several months.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in April for the 33rd consecutive month, as the overall economy grew for the 35th consecutive month

Thursday, April 12, 2012

To combat the shortage of skilled manufacturing workers, Dayton Progress Corporation, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio announced a "manufacturing challenge" competition aimed to promote awareness of careers in industrial manufacturing to Dayton area high schools.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

MAG is one of 14 winners of 2011 Wisconsin Corporate Safety award from Wisconsin Safety Council and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.