June 2012 IndustryWeek Magazine

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In this issue, find out how Vermeer CEO is paying Lean forward, the state of the U.S.'s infrastructure, and is Free Trade working?

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Jun. 26, 2012

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How to Put Health Care Costs in Stable Condition 1

Most employers would probably add rising health care costs to death and taxes as the few certainties of life. Indeed, heath care costs per employee are expected to rise 5.9% this year after an average 5.4% increase in 2011, according to a Towers Watson/National Business Group on Health survey released in March....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Why is Tennessee a Hotbed for Manufacturing?

Aggressive incentives and a focus on workforce training, leadership and innovation help position the state for continued manufacturing growth....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Finance Needs to Step Up Its Game

Companies are giving CFOs more tools to work with, but they expect results....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Manufacturing's Muddled Message on the Skilled Worker Shortage

We've struggled for years to close the skills gap. Could it be that we don't fully understand the problem?...More
Jun. 18, 2012

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The Mighty U.S. Consumer: Expect Increased Demand in the Year Ahead

Manufacturers' challenge: Be ready to handle the increased business efficiently and profitably....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Vermeer Corp.'s Mary Andringa: A Champion of Lean

When it comes to keeping lean on track at Vermeer, CEO Mary Andringa is its Chief Enabling Officer. She wouldn't have it any other way....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Vermeer CEO Believes in Paying Lean Forward

Vermeer Corp. CEO Mary Andringa shares her lean message both within and outside the manufacturing community....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Can the U.S. Revitalize its Infrastructure?

Pushing the limits of an aging infrastructure, U.S. manufacturers face a future of increasing costs and instability unless new technologies and new investments can rejuvenate the system....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Diamond Wipes International Leads the Way for Distributed Generation

Churning out twice the energy it consumes, the company aims to ease the strain on the state's aging electric grid....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Free Trade: Is it Time for a New Game Plan?

As the nation's trade deficit grows in the face of rising exports, critics say it's time for the U.S. to take a tougher stance on China and other trade- rule violators....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Stepping Stones to Enterprise Quality

APQC identifies eight 'imperatives' to building quality across an organization....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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ISO 50001 Promotes Better Energy Management

ISO has estimated the standard could impact up to 60% of the world's energy use....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Skilled Workers Remain Scarce: Is Compensation a Factor? 2

New survey data suggest inadequate pay may be driving some skilled-worker shortages....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Government Can Help Manufacturers by Getting Out of Their Way

Most CFOs are optimistic about the economy but see gridlock as a major barrier to growth....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Bringing ERP into the New Era

Customization is becoming an essential part of manufacturing, but is your old ERP system up to the challenge?...More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Freight Costs Recover Faster than the Economy

Transportation costs are outpacing the slow rise in shipment volumes....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Tips on Managing Your Distributors

When evaluating distributors, manufacturers should look for companies that can offer specialized in-house capabilities that will add value to the overall product offering, observes Bill Moore, senior vice president with SKF, a manufacturer of bearings. Examples could include machinery that performs custom functions, such as a cutting machine for made-to-order lengths of hose or chain....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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For Polaris Industries, Operations is a Competitive Advantage

Rising sales and acquisitions contribute to robust growth....More
Jun. 18, 2012

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Don't Waste Your Metrics

Four keys to making metrics a better part of your evaluation process....More

June 2012 IndustryWeek Magazine

Features

How to Put Health Care Costs in Stable Condition 1

Why is Tennessee a Hotbed for Manufacturing?

Finance Needs to Step Up Its Game

Manufacturing's Muddled Message on the Skilled Worker Shortage

The Mighty U.S. Consumer: Expect Increased Demand in the Year Ahead

Vermeer Corp.'s Mary Andringa: A Champion of Lean

Vermeer CEO Believes in Paying Lean Forward

Can the U.S. Revitalize its Infrastructure?

Diamond Wipes International Leads the Way for Distributed Generation

Free Trade: Is it Time for a New Game Plan?

Stepping Stones to Enterprise Quality

ISO 50001 Promotes Better Energy Management

Skilled Workers Remain Scarce: Is Compensation a Factor? 2

Government Can Help Manufacturers by Getting Out of Their Way

Bringing ERP into the New Era

Freight Costs Recover Faster than the Economy

Tips on Managing Your Distributors

For Polaris Industries, Operations is a Competitive Advantage

Don't Waste Your Metrics

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