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Survey: For first time since 2006, more CFOs believe U.S. economy will improve in next six months
After a dip in confidence in fall 2013, optimism surges to highest level in the history of Grant Thornton's survey.

Research examines link between supplier performance and customer loyalty, which to address first
Study uncovers facts supporting rule of thumb; it costs seven times more to land a customer than to retain one.

MSSC wins award for best U.S. national manufacturing workforce program
Leading training and certification body recognized in Great Lakes Region amid increasing adoption of its production and logistics technician credentialing programs.

MAPI Economic Forecast: Investment spending to drive growth
Manufacturing production expected to grow 3.2% in 2014 and 4.0% in 2015.

CEMA reports booked orders for April 2014 down 19.5% from April 2013
Dip follows record orders that outpaced shipments for the first four months of 2014.

BDO: Supply chain and labor top list of risks in manufacturing industry
Skilled worker shortage concerns heightened by industry growth.

MAPI Analysis: Public policy uncertainty plays role in restraining business investment
Policy volatility accentuates downturns, stalls recoveries and puts "chokehold" on growth.

CEMA reports March 2014 booked orders decreased 2.1% from March 2013
Shipments up 4.2% over March 2013.

Manufacturing Day 2014 announces partnership with ‘American Made Movie’
Film showcasing American competitiveness to be screened in facility tours nationwide on Oct. 3, 2014.

North American robotic orders record second-highest quarter ever in Q1 2014
Orders just shy of the all-time record of 6,235 robots valued at $385 million in Q4 2012.

Universal Robots to significantly expand production capacity
Opening of new headquarters marks a sevenfold increase of company premises.

UPS study reveals broad use of e-commerce for industrial purchases
Buyers prefer online ordering, place high value on post-sales support.

ISM reports Q2 manufacturing performance begins on a strong note
The PMI saw a 1.2 increase from March to 54.9 in April, above the 12-month average of 54.4.

MHI: Materials handling equipment new orders forecasted to grow 8% to 9%
Material handling equipment new orders grew 8.8% in 2013. the outlook for 2014 and 2015 is for growth of 8.0% to 9.0%, according to the latest Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing Forecast (MHEM) released by MHI.

U.S. business optimism highest since 2004
Global, BRIC business optimism also rise sharply.


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