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Study the manufacturing operations management strategies and best practices of companies that have achieved world-class results in quality, productivity, cost and other benchmarks. You’ll find case studies and company profiles detailing how manufacturers leverage production—using the latest continuous improvement, lean/Six Sigma and related approaches—for a competitive advantage.

-- Coverage is led by Senior Editor Jill Jusko, who also coordinates IndustryWeek’s Best Plants Awards Program, which annually salutes the leading manufacturing facilities in North America, the IW Best Plants Benchmarking Database, and the IW Best Plants Statistical Profile.

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Operations: Saying Goodbye to Energy Inefficiency

Big-dollar investments and smart process improvements continue to deliver improved energy management at U.S. manufacturing operations.

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May 24, 2013

Article

5 Characteristics of Recession Recovery Leaders

While the global economic downturn of 2008 and 2009 affected nearly everyone, some companies bounced back more quickly than others. As Accenture found in its research on North American manufacturers, many companies are positioning themselves to capitalize on current and emerging growth opportunities, with some reporting more progress than others....More
May 23, 2013

Article

Big Data, Lean Leaders: Understanding the Difference

In the C-suite, big data leaders must be able to show how big data generates value; how investments in big data initiatives should be targeted; and how fast the organization should move to implement them....More
May 22, 2013

News

Generic Drug Manufacturer Ranbaxy Spends $300 Million to Improve Safety

NEW DELHI - Indian generic giant Ranbaxy said Wednesday it has spent over $300 million to overhaul its operations and ensure no repeat of drug safety violations that led to a multimillion-dollar U.S. fine. Last week, New Delhi-based Ranbaxy pleaded guilty in the United States to charges of making and distributing adulterated drugs made at its two Indian plants of Paonta Sahib and Dewas, agreeing to a $500 million settlement....More
May 22, 2013

News

US to Push for Major Factory Safety Reforms in Bangladesh 1

If the proposals suggested by the U.S. are accepted, it will become the largest 'better work' program in history,' said U.S. ambassador Dan Mozena....More
May 21, 2013

News

China Factory Blast Leaves 13 Dead

Another 20 are missing at the civilian explosives manufacturer’s facility....More
May 21, 2013

Article

Quality Disagreements

Manufacturers more likely than services-organizations to embrace quality metrics, new research indicates....More
May 20, 2013

News

United's Boeing 787s Back in Skies

United Airlines resumed Boeing Dreamliner flights after the plane was grounded four months ago due to battery problems....More
May 20, 2013

Article

Goldman Sachs to Invest in Japan Green Energy

Investment injection follows steps taken by Japan's government as the country seeks to rebalance its post-Fukushima energy mix....More
May 16, 2013

News

Honda Retooling Ohio Plant for New Acura

Honda of America will convert a plant at its Central Ohio complex as the site for assembling its redesigned Acura NSX passenger vehicle....More
May 16, 2013

Commentary

If Your Company Does Product Cost Reductions, It's Already Too Late

Refocusing product cost management efforts from cost reduction to cost avoidance is less comfortable but far more profitable....More