Strategic Planning & Execution

Hon Hai Boss Says Sharp Deal 'Definitely Not Off'

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:52:00 +0000

Taiwan's investment commission says regulators were still reviewing the case.

Under the proposed tie-up Sharp was to sell 121 million new shares -- about 550 yen apiece -- worth 66.9 billion yen (US$710 million), while Hon Hai would also take half of the Japanese firm's 93% interest in a huge liquid crystal display plant in western Japan.

The Missing Metric in Manufacturing

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:01:00 +0000

Michael Rothschild, chairman, Profit Velocity Solutions

Manufacturers need to measure the profit generated per hour for every product as it moves through production.

Blackberry Launches New Smartphone in US

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:54:00 +0000

The new Blackberry 10 platform is seen as the Canadian firm's last opportunity to regain ground in a market dominated by Google's Android and Apple's iOS operating systems.

The new platform is seen as the Canadian firm's last opportunity to regain ground in a market dominated by Google's Android and Apple's iOS operating systems.

Boeing to Cut Up to 2,300 Jobs

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:12:00 +0000

The job cuts primarily will affect work in post-assembly modification activities on the 787 Dreamliner and on the 747 long-range aircraft.

BP to Return $8 Billion to Shareholders

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:33:00 +0000

Company will repurchase shares Following sale of TNK-BP stake

The buy-back program will have a total value of up to $8 billion, according to the company.

Five Questions CEOs Should Ask about their Supply Chain

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:55:00 +0000

Brian Nolf and Gerhard Plenert, Wipro Consulting Services

Minimizing supply chain disruptions requires taking a best-in-class approach from the highest levels of the company.

2013 IW Salary Survey: Readers Comment on Pay, Talent Crisis

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:44:00 +0000

Survey respondents were happy, sad and angry about their manufacturing compensation, and concerned about the need for skilled workers.

2013 IW Salary Survey: Salaries Remain Upward Bound

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:34:00 +0000

Average salaries break $100,000, as pay raises remain front and center in the 2013 IndustryWeek Salary Survey.

It is all about forward momentum when it comes to salaries and pay raises for manufacturing management, according to the 2013 IndustryWeek Salary Survey. Or perhaps the better description is "upward momentum."

Icahn Tells Dell Board He Opposes Buyout Plan

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:32:00 +0000

Claiming a 'substantial' stake in the computer firm, Icahn says deal to go private undervalues the company, raises potential for litigation.

Icahn, in a letter made public by the company's board of directors, said the plan to take the company private in a $24.4 billion buyout led by founder Michael Dell "is not in the best interests of Dell shareholders and substantially undervalues the company."

Osram Selling China Factory in Cost-cutting Move

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:51:00 +0000

Sale is part of light-bulb maker's drive to eliminate 8,000 jobs globally.

The sale of the plant is part of the drive to save 1 billion euros (US$1.3 billion) by 2015.