December 2012 IndustryWeek Magazine

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In this issue, check out IW's 2012 Hall of Fame inductees, the uncertain future of organized labor, and much more!

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Dec. 17, 2012

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Manufacturing Hall of Fame: Meet the Class of 2012

Now in its fourth year, the IW Manufacturing Hall of Fame gives us an opportunity to reflect on what -- and who -- is most important to the world of manufacturing....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: Art Byrne

In the pantheon of Hall of Fame CEOs, there are lean legends. And there's Art Byrne....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: Jim McNerney

When Jim McNerney took the helm at Boeing Co. (IW 500/16) in July 2005, the aerospace giant was reeling. Rival Airbus SAS had seized the throne as the world's top commercial-airplane manufacturer, and Boeing's reputation had taken a nosedive after its two previous CEOs had resigned in disgrace....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: Lewis Campbell

When Lewis Campbell was named CEO of Textron Inc. (IW 500/100) in July 1998, the industrial conglomerate seemed to be on a roll....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: Norm Augustine

The seeds of the merger that spawned the world's largest defense contractor were planted in the late 1980s, when Norm Augustine -- then CEO of Martin Marietta Corp. -- realized that deep defense-spending cuts were on the horizon....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: Paul O'Neill

Paul O'Neill's contribution to manufacturing -- and to the world -- is profound. Over the years, he has collected hundreds of prestigious professional affiliations and accolades along with 15 honorary doctorate degrees for his service....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: Richard E. Dauch 1

If Dick Dauch had stopped working at 50, he would have had a legendary career. By then, the Ohio farm boy had played football at Purdue, gone to work as an engineer at General Motors Co. (IW 500/4) and become the youngest (30) plant manager in the Chevrolet division....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: Robert Curl

Robert Curl Jr. longed to be a chemist from the age of 9, when his parents gave him his first chemistry set. Curl, now 79, admits that a large part of his initial attraction was the prospect of seeing things explode....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: Robert 'Doc' Hall

You cannot have a discussion about the early proponents of lean manufacturing in the United States without placing Robert "Doc" Hall high on that list....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2012 Inductee: Scott Crump

Before Scott Crump set to work with a hot-glue gun in his kitchen back in 1989, 3-D printing didn't exist outside of fantasy novels and sci-fi movies....More

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Dec. 17, 2012

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Organized Labor's Uncertain Future

Manufacturers can expect renewed enthusiasm from unions in the wake of President Obama's successful re-election bid. Less certain is whether increased activity will reverse unions' declining fortunes -- especially in manufacturing....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Labor in the Headlines

Workers at a Caterpillar plant in Joliet, Ill., returned to work in August, concluding a bitter three-and-a-half-month strike. Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers approved the six-year deal by a narrow margin. ...More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Creating the Entrepreneurial Company

It didn't take Eric Lofquist many years before he decided he wasn't cut out for the corporate life. "I looked a little young and you had to look a certain way and be a certain way in order to move up in the corporate world rather than strictly performance," he recalls. At 28, he struck out on his own....More

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Dec. 17, 2012

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Lotus Lightweight Vehicle Could Get 100 MPG

By using advanced materials, state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques and innovative design, Lotus says it might be able to profitably produce a low-mass vehicle that gets 120 miles per gallon....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Technology: US Solar Industry Makes its Move

With the overseas market hammered by oversupply and plummeting profit margins, U.S. solar firms see new room for growth....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Leadership and Strategy: Building a Better CEO

Ask Robert Amter what the greatest challenge facing U.S. manufacturing is and he doesn't cite unfair Chinese competition or Obamacare....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Workforce: Alcoa's Data-Driven Approach to Employee Engagement

"There are a lot of variables outside of our control," says Mike Barriere, vice president, human resources, "but the more engaged employees are, time over time, the better the outcome."...More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Operations: Manufacturers Say Goodbye to Landfills

Honda Motor Co. (IW 1000/30) announced in July that 10 of its 14 manufacturing plants in North America had achieved zero-waste-to-landfill status. Hershey Co. (IW 500/170) in February reported that three of its Pennsylvania plants had reached that milestone as well. ...More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Expansion Managment: Doubling Exports to Achieve Local Growth

Global customers translate into American jobs. This isn't news to Portland, Ore. The region exports $21 billion worth of goods annually. In fact it is one of only four regions in the U.S. that have been able to double exports over the past decade....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Supply Chain & Logistics: Collaboration Provides a Sobering Solution for CPG Industry

Supply chain project brings suppliers, wholesalers and retailers to the same table....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Finance: Corporate Boards Are Looking for a Few Good CFOs

Tech-savvy CFOs with a broad range of talents are in great demand for board-of-director positions....More

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Dec. 17, 2012

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The Manufacturer's Agenda: When IW Talks about Manufacturing, We Mean Business

Read this to get the true definition of manufacturing....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Lessons from the Road: Reducing Lead Time Changes Everything

Ever hear "get it done faster"? It comes from many sources, most importantly, customers. The most time-tested -- and ineffective -- means to actually get faster is to work faster....More
Dec. 17, 2012

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Make Your Move: Peril or Profit -- What Should You Expect from the Economy in 2013?

Don't be put off by the gloomy headlines. Now is the time to invest in upgrading your operations....More

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