Patricia Panchak

Editor-in-Chief
IndustryWeek

 

Focus: Competitiveness & Public Policy

Email: ppanchak@industryweek.com

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In her commentary and reporting for IndustryWeek, Editor-in-Chief Patricia Panchak covers world-class manufacturing industry strategies, best practices and public policy issues that affect manufacturers’ competitiveness. She delivers news and analysis—and reports the trends--in tax, trade and labor policy; federal, state and local government agencies and programs; and judicial, executive and legislative actions. As well, she shares case studies about how manufacturing executives can capitalize on the latest best practices to cut costs, boost productivity and increase profits.

As editor, she directs the strategic development of all IW editorial products, including the magazine, IndustryWeek.com, research and information products, and executive conferences.

An award-winning editor, Panchak received the 2004 Jesse H. Neal Business Journalism Award for Signed Commentary and helped her staff earn the 2004 Neal Award for Subject-Related Series. She also has earned the American Business Media’s Midwest Award for Editorial Courage and Integrity.

Patricia holds bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and English from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree in Journalism from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. She lives in Cleveland Hts., Ohio, with her family.  

Articles by Patricia Panchak
Viewpoint: Obama Leverages Bully Pulpit to Support U.S. Manufacturing
'Insourcing American Jobs' focuses nation's attention on critical business trend.
Making Manufacturing a Competitive Advantage
How IW Best Plants winners leverage production to boost the bottom line.
What if Public Policy Changes Are Not Enough?
An important question -- and its answer -- reveal potential shortcomings in our approach to strengthening U.S. manufacturing.
Manufacturing Moves to Center Stage
Public-policy leaders are taking yet another look at manufacturing's importance to the U.S. economy. This time, let's make sure they get it right.
Editor's Page -- Building A Passion For Manufacturing Excellence
Increasingly I'm convinced that it's the passion for manufacturing excellence... that separates the excellent from the merely very successful.
Editor's Page -- U.S. Manufacturing's Global Future
Here's what we can learn from big energy's strong IW showing.
Editor's Page -- Benchmark To Stay Competitive
It's never been easier to participate in -- and benefit from -- the largest annual study of U.S. manufacturing performances and practices.
Editor's Page -- Collaboration Is Key To Global Success
Shift toward less integration among manufacturers and their suppliers and customers needs to be reversed.
Editor's Page -- State Of Disunion
Why the tone of debate is as important as its substance.
Editor's Page -- Continuous Improvement In The Executive Suite
You can no longer plan for change. Change must be part of your plan.
Editor's Page -- A Wake-up Call From Asia
China and India very aggressively are pursuing advanced manufacturing. Increasingly, China's exports to the U.S. are composed of advanced-technology products.
Editor's Page -- Reinvesting In U.S.-Based Production
A Wisconsin consortium demonstrates a win-win way to address challenges confronting U.S. manufacturers.
Product Liability -- Pro-Active Protection
Toro attacks product liability, personal injury and property damage claims head-on -- and estimates savings at $13 million per year.
Getting To Know You
At the close of Al Frink's first full year, he counts CAFTA, energy and tort reform as wins but says currency policy is not his job.

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