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Census of Manufacturers

The annual IndustryWeek/Manufacturing Performance Institute Census of Manufacturers is a study of manufacturing metrics, management practices and financial results at the plant level.

By The Numbers: Of all firms responding to the IW/MPI Census of U.S. Manufacturers...
Measuring continuous improvement programs.

The 2007 IndustryWeek/Manufacturing Performance Institute Census of Manufacturers is a study of manufacturing metrics, management practices and financial results at the plant level.

17.8% say continuous improvement programs led to a major increase in productivity.

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Census of Manufacturers Articles & News
Next Generation Manufacturing Strategies Work

Wisconsin manufacturers using strategies to deliver world-class performance

Windmills Proposed for New York City

Plan includes windmills on city bridges, solar panels on skyscrapers, and the use of tidal, geothermal and nuclear energy.

Everybody's Jumping on the Lean Bandwagon, But Many Are Being Taken for a Ride

Lean might not always produce the expected benefits and here's why.

2007 IW/MPI Census: Who's Using CAD, CAE?

Half of all U.S. manufacturing facilities employ CAD or CAE systems.

Special Report: Manufacturing in China: Taming the Dragon

A look at the current state of manufacturing operations in China.

Census of U.S. Manufacturers -- Lean Green and Low Cost

The 2007 Census reveals which elements are most essential to a successful manufacturing operation.

Census Of Manufacturers: Too Many Supply Chains Are Failing To Integrate

As supply chains lengthen globally, companies need to focus on tying together their suppliers and customers.

Aging Assets: Rebuilding U.S. Manufacturing

Manufacturers coping with aging plants and sagging performance have to decide whether to repair or relocate.

Census Of Manufacturers -- What's Working For U.S. Manufacturers

The latest Census of Manufacturers reveals that lean is still the most popular improvement method.

Editor's Page -- Benchmark To Stay Competitive

It's never been easier to participate in -- and benefit from -- the largest annual study of U.S. manufacturing performances and practices.