Manufacturing https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/rss en-us A key manufacturing gauge just saw its biggest one-month decline in 18 years A closely followed gauge of manufacturing in the New York area fell this month to its lowest level in nearly three years. The Empire State Manufacturing Index tumbled to a... A closely followed gauge of manufacturing in the New York area fell this month to its lowest level in nearly three years.

The Empire State Manufacturing Index tumbled to a...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6058 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6058-a-key-manufacturing-gauge-just-saw-its-biggest-one-month-decline-in-18-years Empire State Manufacturing Index Virtual and Augmented Reality in Manufacturing More than 200 years ago, German philosopher Immanuel Kant described virtual reality as a reality that exists in our minds and is distinct from the external physical world. Nowadays... More than 200 years ago, German philosopher Immanuel Kant described virtual reality as a reality that exists in our minds and is distinct from the external physical world. Nowadays...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6060 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6060-virtual-and-augmented-reality-in-manufacturing Augmented Reality Maintenance Manufacturers Leaving Money On Table After Corporate Tax Reform Many U.S. manufacturers are leaving money on the table — some of it significant — by not optimizing the provisions of the Republican tax-reform act of 2017, a leading corporate-tax expert told... Many U.S. manufacturers are leaving money on the table — some of it significant — by not optimizing the provisions of the Republican tax-reform act of 2017, a leading corporate-tax expert told...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6061 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6061-manufacturers-leaving-money-on-table-after-corporate-tax-reform Tax Law Top Resource: 3D Printed Tools for Better Ergonomics, Speed and Design Complexity Factory production lines know the right jig or fixture speeds production, which increases productivity. But that’s just the beginning. Well-designed tools are more ergonomic, offering both increased worker safety and productivity, as well as cost savings. Traditional machining produces heavy, costly, multi-piece tools that become an even greater liability as repetitive motion injuries erode line productivity with worker disability. Redesign means even more protracted timelines for machined parts. Factory production lines know the right jig or fixture speeds production, which increases productivity. But that’s just the beginning. Well-designed tools are more ergonomic, offering both increased worker safety and productivity, as well as cost savings.

Traditional machining produces heavy, costly, multi-piece tools that become an even greater liability as repetitive motion injuries erode line productivity with worker disability. Redesign means even more protracted timelines for machined parts.

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6059 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6059-top-resource-3d-printed-tools-for-better-ergonomics-speed-and-design-complexity 3D Printed Jigs And Fixtures Trump Turbulence Slows Momentum for North America Trade Deal The momentum that supporters have tried to build for a new North American trade deal has run into some Trump turbulence. The Trump administration had taken steps in recent weeks to work with Democratic and Republican lawmakers to address concerns about the proposed United States-Mexico-Canada agreement. Then... The momentum that supporters have tried to build for a new North American trade deal has run into some Trump turbulence.

The Trump administration had taken steps in recent weeks to work with Democratic and Republican lawmakers to address concerns about the proposed United States-Mexico-Canada agreement.

Then...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6020 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6020-trump-turbulence-slows-momentum-for-north-america-trade-deal AP Mexico Trade Masters of Manufacturing: Cambridge Engineering Leaders Help Their People Matter Eleven years ago, John Kramer was the second-generation owner and CEO of Cambridge Engineering, which built industrial and retail HVAC systems. He’d risen through the sales ranks at his father’s company to the rank of president, but... Eleven years ago, John Kramer was the second-generation owner and CEO of Cambridge Engineering, which built industrial and retail HVAC systems. He’d risen through the sales ranks at his father’s company to the rank of president, but...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6023 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6023-masters-of-manufacturing-cambridge-engineering-leaders-help-their-people-matter Marc Braun and John Kramer Top Resource: The Essential Guide to Parts Procurement Parts management directly impacts the financial return on your fleet. The most effective means of making parts cheaper is not in fact to start buying cheaper parts, but to bring operational efficiency to the purchase and use of these parts. Want to learn the best parts procurement practices and find out how you can actually save more than 100% on parts costs? Parts management directly impacts the financial return on your fleet. The most effective means of making parts cheaper is not in fact to start buying cheaper parts, but to bring operational efficiency to the purchase and use of these parts.  Want to learn the best parts procurement practices and find out how you can actually save more than 100% on parts costs?

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6022 Wed, 05 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/6022-top-resource-the-essential-guide-to-parts-procurement The Essential Guide to Parts Procurement U.S. Delay to Huawei Ban Gives Tech Sector Time to Adjust The United States is delaying some restrictions on U.S. technology sales to Chinese tech powerhouse Huawei in what it calls an effort to ease the blow on Huawei smartphone owners and smaller U.S. telecoms providers that rely on its networking equipment. The Trump administration insists... The United States is delaying some restrictions on U.S. technology sales to Chinese tech powerhouse Huawei in what it calls an effort to ease the blow on Huawei smartphone owners and smaller U.S. telecoms providers that rely on its networking equipment.

The Trump administration insists...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5989 Wed, 22 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5989-us-delay-to-huawei-ban-gives-tech-sector-time-to-adjust Huawei Embracing the Aging Workforce With 21st Century Loading Docks America’s workforce is aging. In fact, according to AARP, nearly half of new jobs in the U.S. last year were filled by workers 55 years or older. Largely due to ongoing labor shortages, this disproportionately small demographic picked up more than 1.4 million of the 2.9 million new jobs in 2018. Many of which are in the growth sector of warehousing and distribution centers. Unfortunately... America’s workforce is aging. In fact, according to AARP, nearly half of new jobs in the U.S. last year were filled by workers 55 years or older. Largely due to ongoing labor shortages, this disproportionately small demographic picked up more than 1.4 million of the 2.9 million new jobs in 2018. Many of which are in the growth sector of warehousing and distribution centers.

Unfortunately...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5990 Wed, 22 May 2019 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5990-embracing-the-aging-workforce-with-21st-century-loading-docks Door Guard States Feel Toyota’s Growing U.S. Success Via New Plant Investments The time was a few decades ago when Toyota and its Japanese auto-making brethren would add a huge new assembly plant in some state and then cross their fingers to count its two U.S. senators as an additional pair of dependable political allies in the foreign carmakers’ fight against American import quotas. Fast forward to today... The time was a few decades ago when Toyota and its Japanese auto-making brethren would add a huge new assembly plant in some state and then cross their fingers to count its two U.S. senators as an additional pair of dependable political allies in the foreign carmakers’ fight against American import quotas.

Fast forward to today...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5991 Wed, 22 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5991-states-feel-toyotas-growing-us-success-via-new-plant-investments Toyotya Manufacturing U.S. Factory Output Falls for a Third Time in Four Months U.S. factory production fell in April for a third time in four months with a broad decline led by weakness in machinery and motor vehicles, adding to signs of manufacturing sector weakness. Manufacturing output contracted... U.S. factory production fell in April for a third time in four months with a broad decline led by weakness in machinery and motor vehicles, adding to signs of manufacturing sector weakness.

Manufacturing output contracted...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5992 Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5992-us-factory-output-falls-for-a-third-time-in-four-months Steel Manufacturing Boeing Didn't Tell Airlines That Safety Alert Wasn't On Boeing said Sunday that it discovered after airlines had been flying its 737 Max plane for several months that a safety alert in the cockpit was not working as intended, yet... Boeing said Sunday that it discovered after airlines had been flying its 737 Max plane for several months that a safety alert in the cockpit was not working as intended, yet...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5941 Wed, 08 May 2019 04:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5941-boeing-didnt-tell-airlines-that-safety-alert-wasnt-on Boeing Airplane Ford Accelerates Production by Combining Emerging Tech john.hitch@informa.com Last December, Ford unveiled its Advanced Manufacturing Center in Redford, Mich., to the public, a repurposed 100,000-square-foot facility that cost $45 million. The nondescript white brick exterior in the Detroit suburb belies... Last December, Ford unveiled its Advanced Manufacturing Center in Redford, Mich., to the public, a repurposed 100,000-square-foot facility that cost $45 million. The nondescript white brick exterior in the Detroit suburb belies...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5942 Wed, 08 May 2019 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5942-ford-accelerates-production-by-combining-emerging-tech Ford Adv MFG Lobby US Steel Announces $1.2 Billion Investment at Mon Valley Works U.S. Steel Corp. opened May 2 with an announcement that it would invest more than $1 billion to upgrade its steelmaking capabilities in Pennsylvania and... U.S. Steel Corp. opened May 2 with an announcement that it would invest more than $1 billion to upgrade its steelmaking capabilities in Pennsylvania and...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5943 Wed, 08 May 2019 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5943-us-steel-announces-12-billion-investment-at-mon-valley-works US Steel Plant Pennsylvania Another Body Found at Illinois Factory; Death Toll Reaches 3 Search and recovery personnel found the body of another worker Sunday in the rubble of a northern Illinois silicone factory that exploded and burst into flames two days earlier, bringing the death toll to three employees with... Search and recovery personnel found the body of another worker Sunday in the rubble of a northern Illinois silicone factory that exploded and burst into flames two days earlier, bringing the death toll to three employees with...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5944 Wed, 08 May 2019 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5944-another-body-found-at-illinois-factory-death-toll-reaches-3 Factory Explosion Top Resource: Disruptive Manufacturing: 3 Technologies That Will Transform Your Operations How ERP Can Support Your Disruptive Manufacturing Processes How ERP Can Support Your Disruptive Manufacturing Processes

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5946 Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5946-top-resource-disruptive-manufacturing-3-technologies-that-will-transform-your-operations Disruptive Manufacturing Lean Manufacturing and the Race Towards Efficiency Efficiency is crucial in most business operations and, in particular, manufacturing. Like judges in a footrace, consumers usually only care about the result of a production “run”—the product itself. They don’t want to know how many working hours it took to assemble it; they could care less about... Efficiency is crucial in most business operations and, in particular, manufacturing. Like judges in a footrace, consumers usually only care about the result of a production “run”—the product itself. They don’t want to know how many working hours it took to assemble it; they could care less about...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5830 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5830-lean-manufacturing-and-the-race-towards-efficiency Lean Manufacturing Trump’s Tweets At Automotive CEOs Face New Industry Complexities It’s getting more difficult for Donald Trump to effectively jawbone automotive CEOs these days, as the industry’s competitive environment and companies’ own situations dictate oblique and complex – and sometimes silent – responses from his targets. Meanwhile... It’s getting more difficult for Donald Trump to effectively jawbone automotive CEOs these days, as the industry’s competitive environment and companies’ own situations dictate oblique and complex – and sometimes silent – responses from his targets. Meanwhile...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5831 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5831-trumps-tweets-at-automotive-ceos-face-new-industry-complexities Mary Barra GE’s 2019 Outlook: Building On Strengths And Tackling Challenges GE Chairman and CEO H. Lawrence Culp Jr. hosted an outlook meeting with analysts and investors today. He walked them through the company’s plans to deliver on its strategic priorities of improving its financial position and strengthening its businesses in 2019 and beyond. As part of the guidance for 2019... GE Chairman and CEO H. Lawrence Culp Jr. hosted an outlook meeting with analysts and investors today. He walked them through the company’s plans to deliver on its strategic priorities of improving its financial position and strengthening its businesses in 2019 and beyond.

As part of the guidance for 2019...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5832 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5832-ges-2019-outlook-building-on-strengths-and-tackling-challenges The Road Ahead Impact Your new most annoying overachieving coworker is a robot Imagine that you’re assigned a dull, repetitive task at work: moving inventory by forklift, say, or organizing files by date. Now imagine there’s a robot next to you with the same assignment, who’s much better and faster at doing what you’re supposed to be doing. How would that make you feel?... Imagine that you’re assigned a dull, repetitive task at work: moving inventory by forklift, say, or organizing files by date. Now imagine there’s a robot next to you with the same assignment, who’s much better and faster at doing what you’re supposed to be doing. How would that make you feel?...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5801 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5801-article-headline Assembly Robot U.S. Trade Gap Surged to $621 Billion in 2018, 10-Year High The U.S. trade deficit widened in 2018 to a 10-year high of $621 billion, bucking President Donald Trump’s pledges to reduce it, as tax cuts boosted domestic demand for imports while the strong dollar and retaliatory tariffs weighed on exports. The annual deficit in goods and services increased by... The U.S. trade deficit widened in 2018 to a 10-year high of $621 billion, bucking President Donald Trump’s pledges to reduce it, as tax cuts boosted domestic demand for imports while the strong dollar and retaliatory tariffs weighed on exports.

The annual deficit in goods and services increased by...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5777 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5777-us-trade-gap-surged-to-621-billion-in-2018-10-year-high Bulging Deficit China Says New Law Will Bar Demands for Technology Handover China will bar government authorities from demanding overseas companies hand over technology secrets in exchange for market share, a top economic official said Wednesday, addressing a key complaint at the heart of the China-U.S. trade dispute. The provision is contained in... China will bar government authorities from demanding overseas companies hand over technology secrets in exchange for market share, a top economic official said Wednesday, addressing a key complaint at the heart of the China-U.S. trade dispute.

The provision is contained in...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5780 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 01:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5780-china-says-new-law-will-bar-demands-for-technology-handover China Flag Realignment Of Global Auto Manufacturing Is Picking Up Speed The outlines of the future of the auto industry are becoming clearer as recent news developments underscore determinative trends that finally are reaching critical mass. These trends include... The outlines of the future of the auto industry are becoming clearer as recent news developments underscore determinative trends that finally are reaching critical mass. These trends include...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5781 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5781-realignment-of-global-auto-manufacturing-is-picking-up-speed Off the Assembly Line The Age Of Retraining: How Employers Are Working To Upskill Employees When economists and editorialists speak in worried tones about America’s “skills gap,” they’re referring to the mounting number of jobs that require some degree of technical know-how and the relative dearth of qualified candidates to fill them. For Traci Tapani... When economists and editorialists speak in worried tones about America’s “skills gap,” they’re referring to the mounting number of jobs that require some degree of technical know-how and the relative dearth of qualified candidates to fill them.

For Traci Tapani...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5682 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5682-the-age-of-retraining-how-employers-are-working-to-upskill-employees Touchpad Controls Manufacturing Orders Fell In December, but 2018 Numbers Remain Strong megan.crouse@advantagemedia.com Manufacturing orders posted $443 million in December 2018, according to the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report from... Manufacturing orders posted $443 million in December 2018, according to the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report from...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5672 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5672-manufacturing-orders-fell-in-december-but-2018-numbers-remain-strong Budget US Manufacturing Under Construction Several high-profile plant closing announcements have taken attention away from U.S. manufacturing expansions that continue across the U.S. We're bringing that attention back. General Motors' recent announcement... Several high-profile plant closing announcements have taken attention away from U.S. manufacturing expansions that continue across the U.S. We're bringing that attention back.

General Motors' recent announcement...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5673 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 03:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5673-us-manufacturing-under-construction Steel-frame Structure Lack of Quality Labor Remains Biggest Woe For U.S. Manufacturers Despite anxieties being cause by tariffs, higher interest rates and gyrating stock markets, U.S. manufacturers still can’t find enough workers amid record-high employment levels in most places in America... Despite anxieties being cause by tariffs, higher interest rates and gyrating stock markets, U.S. manufacturers still can’t find enough workers amid record-high employment levels in most places in America...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5674 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 02:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5674-lack-of-quality-labor-remains-biggest-woe-for-us-manufacturers Quality Control EPA decision soon on chemical compounds tied to health risks The chemical compounds are all around you. They’re on many fabrics, rugs and carpets, cooking pots and pans, outdoor gear, shampoo, shaving cream, makeup and even dental floss. Increasing numbers of states have found them seeping into water supplies. There’s growing evidence that... The chemical compounds are all around you. They’re on many fabrics, rugs and carpets, cooking pots and pans, outdoor gear, shampoo, shaving cream, makeup and even dental floss. Increasing numbers of states have found them seeping into water supplies.

There’s growing evidence that...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5675 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5675-epa-decision-soon-on-chemical-compounds-tied-to-health-risks Rogue River Why midsized manufacturers should care about the Fourth Industrial Revolution Good, bad or otherwise, disruption is inevitable. At least, that is what we’ve come to expect. In the modern age, we’ve experienced three industrial revolutions to date — steam and water power, electricity and assembly lines, and computerization. Yet, another is coming. Are you ready for what’s next? The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) will be... Good, bad or otherwise, disruption is inevitable. At least, that is what we’ve come to expect. In the modern age, we’ve experienced three industrial revolutions to date — steam and water power, electricity and assembly lines, and computerization. Yet, another is coming. Are you ready for what’s next?

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) will be...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5680 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5680-why-midsized-manufacturers-should-care-about-the-fourth-industrial-revolution Plant Worker Blown Away: GE Is Now The Top Manufacturer Of Wind Turbines In The US Recognizing which way the wind is blowing in the energy business, American brewer Anheuser-Busch used a high-profile spot during last night’s big game to highlight the fact that its most iconic brand is brewed using wind energy: The ad showed... Recognizing which way the wind is blowing in the energy business, American brewer Anheuser-Busch used a high-profile spot during last night’s big game to highlight the fact that its most iconic brand is brewed using wind energy: The ad showed...

]]> http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5679 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/5679-blown-away-ge-is-now-the-top-manufacturer-of-wind-turbines-in-the-us General Electric Wind Turbines