Women In Manufacturing

In this section IndustryWeek will explore the evolving role of women in manufacturing. We will feature profiles of women in manufacturing, educational resources and research on the topic. If you have information to share please contact emedia Editor Adrienne Selko at aselko@industryweek.com.

	Feature Articles & News
Manufacturing Seeking Women, Minority Employees To inspire diverse individuals to enter the manufacturing workforce, companies and organizations have developed programs aimed specifically at women and minorities. Carly Fiorina Applauds Supply Chain Professionals At CSCMP Says profession creates more prosperous world One in Three of Largest U.S. Companies in California Lack Women Executives Telecommunications, electronics and semiconductors were the most male-dominated industries. CEO Profile: Vera Russo, Tony Pallet Inc. Loyal employees and loyal customers key to growth Michelle F. Tortolani Installed As President Of The Society Of Women Engineers Hopes to bring more women into engineering field. Collaboration: What Women Bring To The Manufacturing Table Three women create a manufacturing process outsourcing solution. Hire For Characteristics, Not Experience Employees who excel succeed on their own terms. How Women's Talent Will Affect The Workplace The innate female ability to discern fine shades of meaning and negotiate what is unseen will turn out to be the essential competitive tool in the work place for this century. Message To Women Manufacturers: Get Global Businesses must be global to compete successfully. The Changing Faces Of The Workplace Attracting and keeping women in industry will be key to manufacturing's long-term viability. Standing Tall: How Women Keep A Foothold In Manufacturing Confidence is the core compentency. Gender Still A Large Hurdle To Career Advancement Say Women Execs On International Women's Day, Accenture releases research study. Keeping Up Means Getting Ahead Training is key to one woman's success.

	Other Resources
Education Programs For Women

Lean Manufacturing: Self Assessment Checklist
Lean Manufacturing 16 page self audit checklist by R. Michael Donovan will help you assess "how does your company measure up?". It will help jumpstart a new or reinvigorate a current lean effort.

Managing MRO & Tools with RFID -- A 6 Month ROI
The average ROI that is reported from CribMaster RFID users is 6 months or less. With CribMaster you gain control of indirect material of all kinds with robust software, vending or RFID.

Harley-Davidson's System of Success: Free Video
Learn the leadership strategies and manufacturing practices that have made Harley-Davidson an institution of American manufacturing. Watch this free video of Harley-Davidson President & COO James McCaslin.

Cut Your Costs and Reap More Profits
Enhance your operations, reduce waste, and streamline your activities by learning from the best. Using IW's Best Plants Benchmarking Database, find out how top plants have achieved their success.

The Next Evolution in Supply-Chain Technology
Learn how ARIA (Adaptive Recognition and Information Assurance) based technologies and solutions significantly improve the flexibility, visibility and adaptability of your supply-chain processes via converged technologies.