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2012 Manufacturing Outlook: Are the Shocks to the System Over?
U.S. manufacturers are bullish about 2012 despite lingering economic problems.

Managing Security and Violence in Mexico
Drug-related violence has U.S. manufacturers reviewing their strategies for operating in Mexico.

Making Manufacturing a Competitive Advantage
How IW Best Plants winners leverage production to boost the bottom line.

2011 IW Best Plants Winners: The Best Never Rest
IndustryWeek's 2011 Best Plants winners pursue operational excellence with a determination that is both endless and relentless.

Ergonomics a Good Fit for Safety, Cost Savings
While injuries related to poor ergonomics can be costly, the science remains a back-burner issue for many businesses. Magna International is an exception.

First Solar Restructures for Changing Market
Excess industry supplies force company to seek 'industrial' business model with lower margins.

Squeezing New Productivity Out of Mature Technology
New industry collaborations are resulting in fresh approaches to a chronic problem both in transportation and distribution: the need for higher productivity.

Different Paths Forecast for Defense Spending, Commercial Aircraft
Don't expect a growing U.S. economy to bolster spending on defense, but commercial-aircraft companies face friendly skies.

Compromise on Trucking Rules Leaves Nobody Happy
DOT's new trucking regulations could hike the cost of transportation for manufacturers.

Mobile Apps Break Into Manufacturing
Adoption is slow, but manufacturers are using more mobile apps designed for specific industrial processes.

General Cable Plays Offense with Lean
With the help of lean and Six Sigma, General Cable's Gregory Kenny is forging a best-cost manufacturer with growing global reach.

Safety Agency Pushes for Combustible Dust Standard
Significant accumulations of combustible iron ore powder fueled the flash fires that led to the fatalities at powdered metals plant last year.

2012 Outlook: Cash Is Abundant, but Optimism in Short Supply
There's plenty of money in the financial supply chain, but companies are still reluctant to spend it.

Why Candor is Good Business
Companies that practice straight talk with their shareholders outperform their obfuscating peers.

Klein Steel Service: IW Best Plants Profile 2011
A Culture of Performance: At Klein Steel Service, success is driven by talented people who embrace a set of core values and seize the initiative.

L.B. Foster Co. -- Pueblo, Colo.: IW Best Plants Profile 2011
Sweating the Small Stuff: When it comes to continuous improvement, you don't have to swing for the fences to hit a home run.

Life Technologies: IW Best Plants Profile 2011
Formula for a Lean Makeover: Plant transformation creates a true manufacturing environment in a science-based culture and major revenue wins.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Lufkin Operations: IW Best Plants Profile 2011
Lufkin Makes Sure Missile Systems Are on Target: Plant leaders, employees ensure quality products during major expansion.

Carrier Collierville: IW Best Plants Profile 2011
Meeting the Efficiency Challenge: A workforce dedicated to quality, productivity and continuous improvement fuels Carrier Collierville's success.

Ethicon Inc.: IW Best Plants Profile 2011
Icy Determination Helps Secure Ethicon's Future: Dedication to continuous improvement and training help employees meet production challenges and new-product demand.

Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing: IW Best Plants Profile 2011
Employees are 'Top Guns' in Continuous-Improvement Quest: Toyota teams focus on improving processes while company leaders build a supportive environment.

General Cable Corp. -- Lawrenceburg Plant: IW Best Plants Profile 2011
Wired for Continuous Improvement: A drive for productivity puts increasing responsibility in the hands of plant operators.

General Cable Corp. -- Lincoln, R.I.: IW Best Plants Profile 2011
Change is Good: After decades of batch-and-queue production, a veteran workforce has embraced the switch to cellular manufacturing.

Swagelok Company Main Plant: IW Best Plants Profile 2011
Zero Hour: Swagelok pursues a quality goal even tougher to achieve than Six Sigma