IndustryWeek
Home > Blogs > The Global Manufacturer
The Global Manufacturer

Most Recent Blog Posts

by Steve Minter Oct. 15, 2012

The Starbucks at the Corner of the World

It’s a raw, gray day in Stuttgart, Germany and I’ve stopped in to a Starbucks for a slap of grande caffeine....More
by Steve Minter Oct. 8, 2012

Evidence for U.S. Manufacturing Reshoring Builds

A new study finds that 40% of manufacturing firms believe there is increased movement of production back to the U.S. from countries such as China and....More
by Steve Minter Oct. 2, 2012

Going to Bat for a VAT

At the NE Ohio Summit on the Revitalization of Manufacturers, several speakers say the U.S. should impose a value-added tax (VAT) as a way to help....More
by Steve Minter Sep. 21, 2012

Manufacturers: Are You a Bull or a Bear?

Manufacturing has been the darling of the economic recovery and the Obama administration has made no secret that it views the sector as key to....More
by Steve Minter Aug. 29, 2012

Trade Deficits: Contrasting Tales from the US and China

The U.S. trade deficit in manufacturing goods continued to rise during the first half of 2012, while the Chinese trade surplus in manufactures soared....More
by Steve Minter Aug. 20, 2012

How China Views the US Manufacturing Renaissance

A China Daily writer takes heed of U.S. efforts to promote advanced manufacturing and calls for China to shift its manufacturing strategy....More
by Steve Minter Aug. 16, 2012

Should There Be Block Grants for Manufacturing?

Manufacturing is a classic case of a "yes but" success story. The sector has been a bright spot in a modest recovery, with some 500,000....More
by Steve Minter Aug. 1, 2012

Manufacturing: Stalled and Uncertain

Today's Institute for Supply Managment PMI survey has economists worrying that the manufacturing sector, one of the bright lights in a tepid....More
by Steve Minter Aug. 1, 2012

Eurozone Manufacturing Survey Shows Deepening Recession

European Olympic athletes may be scaling new heights but their manufacturing counterparts are finishing out of the medals. The Markit Eurozone....More
by Steve Minter Jul. 24, 2012

Chemical Activity Barometer Unchanged for July

The Chemical Activity Barometer, a leading macroeconomic indicator launched last month, was flat in July at 88.5. CAB data had been declining for the....More
by Steve Minter Jul. 17, 2012

Is Manufacturing Manufacturing's Best Customer?

Looking at the Federal Reserve Board's report that industrial production increased 0.4% in June, you have the immediate impression that....More
by Steve Minter Jun. 26, 2012

For Those Who Have Had a REALLY Good Year

Most of the manufacturers I've met are fairly modest in their tastes, but just in case Google bought your firm recently and you've got a....More
by Steve Minter Jun. 25, 2012

Promoting Products Made in America

Are you manufacturing, or do you have an invention ready to be manufactured, in the United States? If so, you might want to take advantage of the....More
by Steve Minter Jun. 2, 2012

May Jobs: How Many Ways Can You Say Disappointing?

Today's May jobs report from BLS brought a chorus of handwringing and, depending on your ideological persuasion, calls for various remedies for the....More
by Steve Minter May. 23, 2012

Why Manufacturers Are on the Move

More than four out of 10 manufacturers say they expect to move operations in 2012 and 2013, according to a new survey from Accenture. That follows a....More
What's The Global Manufacturer?

News and insights on the companies, leaders and issues propelling world manufacturing and international trade in the developed and emerging markets.

Blog Archive
Latest News
Commentaries and Blogs
Does US Government Spending Have a Multiplier Effect?
by Alan Beaulieu
Posted 1 day ago
in Make Your Move
The Amazon Cure: How Businesses Can (and Should) Create Long-Term Value and Leave the Island
by Jim Tompkins
Posted 1 day ago
in Gaining a Supply Chain Edge
Economics: The Week in Review
by Steve Minter
Posted 5 days ago
in The Global Manufacturer
Subscribe to IW Newsletters

Does Yahoo's Marissa Mayer Have It Right? 1

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!!!

By alexander.keenan@kroger.com on Feb. 26, 2013
Join the Discussion
Media Gallery
IW Marketplace - Buy a Link Now
IndustryWeek.com
Related IndustryWeek Sites
Copyright © 2013 Penton Media, Inc