February 2013 IndustryWeek Magazine

IndustryWeek connects C-level decision-makers within manufacturing enterprises to share ideas and tools that inspire action. Hear from thought leaders, learn best practices, and keep up-to-date on manufacturing excellence.

In this issue, check out the Smart Factory - a paradise of efficiency, is reshoring really working, how U.S. manufacturing is a misunderstood economic powerhouse, and much, much more!

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Feb. 14, 2013

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The Dawn of the Smart Factory

In the age of digital manufacturing, the line between the physical and digital worlds is demolished to create a whole new future for the industry....More
Feb. 14, 2013

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US Manufacturing: The Misunderstood Economic Powerhouse

With 6 million jobs lost in the last decade, U.S. manufacturing bore the brunt of globalization and recession, not to mention a widespread belief that its day had simply passed. But panelists at a Brookings Institution conference said there are good reasons to expect a resurgence of U.S. manufacturing....More
Feb. 14, 2013

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The Key to Merging Corporate Cultures? Start Early

Casket manufacturers can’t rely on one of life’s unquestionable certainties for steady demand anymore. With cremation rising in popularity, the industry is seeking new sources of revenue....More
Feb. 14, 2013

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Is Reshoring Really Working? 1

Are manufacturing companies and operations coming back to the U.S.? Yes, in some cases. Are they bringing back jobs? Yes, but not enough to counter what has been lost....More

Departments

Feb. 14, 2013

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Leadership and Strategy: Stress Fails the Productivity Test

Bob Papes knows something about stress in manufacturing. His career has included five assignments as the executive brought in to execute turnarounds in failing manufacturing businesses, ranging in size from 150 to 300 employees....More
Feb. 14, 2013

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Operations: Review Workplace Violence Procedures, For Safety's Sake

According to the most recent data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, violence caused 780 fatalities in 2011, 458 of them homicides....More
Feb. 14, 2013

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The Global Manufacturer: Cautious Exuberance from the Mountaintop

One thing I have learned from reporters discussing the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland is that no one really understands what the meeting’s theme of “resilient dynamism” means....More
Feb. 14, 2013

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Innovation: Priming the Supply Chain of Ideas

Elmer’s Products bills itself as a trusted brand that depends on innovative products to fuel "creativity and provid[e] outstanding product performance in the classroom, at home, in the workshop and at the craft table."...More
Feb. 14, 2013

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Workforce: The ROI of Employee Recognition

If your company’s reward and recognition program does not boost corporate performance as much as you would like, it may be your own fault....More
Feb. 14, 2013

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Operations: The High Cost of Poor Decisions 1

Metrics may be a bedrock of operational improvement, but using them wisely continues to be a challenge....More
Jan. 30, 2013

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Workforce: Homegrown Talent

Warren Rupp Mansfield’s success in recent years has opened up opportunities for managers to advance within the company....More
Feb. 14, 2013

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Finance: For Manufacturers, 2013 Will Be a Taxing Situation 1

It's difficult to find near unanimity on any business topic, but when asked if the U.S. corporate tax system is flawed and in need of reform, 95% of those polled by audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG said, "yes."...More
Feb. 7, 2013

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Technology: The Design Advantage

Putting simulation at the center of the high-tech manufacturing toolbox can drive an average company to the top....More
Feb. 14, 2013

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Supply Chain and Logistics: Transportation Rate Hikes to Be as Modest as Economic Recovery 1

Transportation management is a delicate balancing act to manage exactly when materials and supplies should arrive at the plant, as well as shipping out products to other plants, distributors and end-users. A common tactic is a modal shift: moving freight from one transportation mode to a less expensive mode. The tradeoff, of course, is that the cheaper the mode, the longer the in-transit time....More
Feb. 14, 2013

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Expansion Management: A Strong Workforce is the Key Factor for California Location

Ranked at #32 on the list of business-friendly states, California might not necessarily be the first choice to locate a manufacturing plant. Sometimes, though, the quality of the workforce is enough to overcome less than favorable business conditions....More

Commentary

Feb. 14, 2013

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Lessons from the Road: Eliminate Waste with Purpose

When I ask people to define lean, as often as not the definition centers on waste. But lean isn’t all about waste. It is more about building organizations than trimming them. A popular definition is “do more with less.”...More
Feb. 14, 2013

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Make Your Move: The War on Defense Spending

It’s an axiom in defense circles that “no plan survives contact with the enemy.” In our case, no government spending reduction plan seems to survive contact with Congress....More
Feb. 14, 2013

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The Manufacturer's Agenda: The First -- and Most Important -- Step to Solving Any Problem 1

The more I research the problems that bedevil U.S. manufacturers and try to find and share the stories of companies that are solving them, the more I appreciate lean management principles....More

February 2013 IndustryWeek Magazine

Features

The Dawn of the Smart Factory

US Manufacturing: The Misunderstood Economic Powerhouse

The Key to Merging Corporate Cultures? Start Early

Is Reshoring Really Working? 1

Departments

Leadership and Strategy: Stress Fails the Productivity Test

Operations: Review Workplace Violence Procedures, For Safety's Sake

The Global Manufacturer: Cautious Exuberance from the Mountaintop

Innovation: Priming the Supply Chain of Ideas

Workforce: The ROI of Employee Recognition

Operations: The High Cost of Poor Decisions 1

Workforce: Homegrown Talent

Finance: For Manufacturers, 2013 Will Be a Taxing Situation 1

Technology: The Design Advantage

Supply Chain and Logistics: Transportation Rate Hikes to Be as Modest as Economic Recovery 1

Expansion Management: A Strong Workforce is the Key Factor for California Location

Commentary

Lessons from the Road: Eliminate Waste with Purpose

Make Your Move: The War on Defense Spending

The Manufacturer's Agenda: The First -- and Most Important -- Step to Solving Any Problem 1

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