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by Steve Minter Apr. 16, 2013

After Boston, A Wave on the Road

The bombs went off right around the time I would have been crossing the finish line if I had been in yesterday’s Boston Marathon. My daughter....More
by Steve Minter Apr. 5, 2013

Economics: The Week in Review

An eventful and choppy week for economic data as the U.S. economy continued to recover from the Great Recession in fits and starts. Concerns grew....More
by Steve Minter Apr. 4, 2013

Apple Pie Offers a Slice of American Products

Add online retailer Apple Pie to the growing list of organizations seeking to promote Made in the USA products. The Seattle, Wash.-based retailer....More
by Steve Minter Mar. 22, 2013

Medical Device Manufacturers Achieve Symbolic Victory

Despite a Senate vote in favor of repealing the medical device tax, don't bet on manufacturers escaping the new tax. On Thursday, the Senate....More
by Steve Minter Mar. 21, 2013

What Does the ‘Age of Unconventional Energy’ Mean?

Citing huge economic advantages to the U.S., ExxonMobil (IW 500/1) Chemical President Steve Pryor laid out his vision for the “new age of....More
by Steve Minter Feb. 28, 2013

GDP Creeps into Positive in 4Q Revision

After initially reporting that U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) had decreased 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2012, the government issued revised data....More
by Steve Minter Jan. 30, 2013

GDP Numbers 'Not a Surprise to Manufacturers'

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by Steve Minter Jan. 30, 2013

US 4Q GDP Train Did Not Keep a Rollin

A 22.2% reduction in defense spending derailed growth in the U.S. gross domestic product for the fourth quarter of 2012. Real GDP fell by 0.1% in....More
by Steve Minter Jan. 18, 2013

The Fine Art of the Public Apology

OK, Lance Armstrong has peddled (sorry, couldn't resist) to Oprah his very public apology for cheating throughout his historic cycling career. But....More
by Steve Minter Jan. 11, 2013

CEOs Focus on People and Operations in Slow-Growth Economy

Human capital and operational excellence are squarely in the sights of corporate leaders looking to bolster their businesses in a sluggish global....More
by Steve Minter Jan. 4, 2013

December Jobs Numbers: Still Stuck in Neutral

Any politicians still celebrating their tiny victory in heading off the fiscal cliff need look no farther than today's federal jobs report to....More
by Steve Minter Dec. 11, 2012

Manufacturing Exports Up in October but Trade Gap Hits Record

The manufacturing trade deficit hit a record $65.34 billion in October, the government announced today. While exports rose by $654 million from....More
by Steve Minter Nov. 16, 2012

Did American Capitalism Take a Wrong Turn?

Hedrick Smith is a capitalist, he reminds me midway through our conversation about his new book, “Who Stole the American Dream?” (557....More
by Steve Minter Nov. 14, 2012

US Competitiveness: Harvard Survey Reveals the Path Forward

U.S. competitiveness is headed in the wrong direction. That's the message from alumni of Harvard Business School who responded to the school's....More
by Steve Minter Nov. 12, 2012

Offshoring and Reshoring: What's Your Story?

There is plenty of news about companies bringing manufacturing operations back to the U.S. but most of it focuses on corporate giants. That has....More
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This would be valid if only colleagues could interact. I have seen many workplaces in large organizations where only management can interact. All infomation must flow through managers. To make it worse the work layout does not support interactions. ... If you want the benefits of co-location you have to have the right management structure and the right physical structure!!!

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