Resources

2012 IndustryWeek's Best Plants Winners Awards Ceremony [SLIDESHOW]

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:30:00 +0000

The 2012 IndustryWeek's Best Plants winners receive their awards from IW Editor-in-chief Patricia Panchak during a luncheon celebration.

Boeing's Plan to Launch New 777 Plane Moves Ahead

Thu, 02 May 2013 19:55:00 +0000

Talks begin on additional technical, pricing and schedule details with customers.

Justice Department Accuses Novartis of Paying Kickbacks

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:15:00 +0000

Pharmaceutical firm unlawfully boosted sales by offering incentives to doctors in violation of the U.S. Anti-Kickback Statute, government alleges.

What You May Have Missed from the IndustryWeek Best Plants Conference

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:39:00 +0000

If you missed the 2013 IndustryWeek Best Plants conference, you missed a lot. Fortunately, we are working on articles, video and photos to tell the tale of this annual event. Here are the very first fruits of our efforts, but not the last.

Labor & Operations Leadership

Manufacturers Take a Global Approach to Reshoring Decisions

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:27:00 +0000

Leaders from NCR and Jarden offer insights at the IW Best Plants conference into why manufacturing operations were brought back to the U.S.

Though it has been heralded for a significant U.S. reshoring action, that decision fit firmly in NCR’s commitment to a global structure to serve its markets, Rick Marquardt, senior vice president of global operations, told attendees at the IndustryWeek Best Plants Conference in Greenville, S.C.

Johnson & Johnson Earnings Slip 10.6%

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:25:00 +0000

Rising costs dampen first-quarter results, even as sales climb 8.5%

Earnings per share fell 13.5% to $1.22 from $1.41. The company said domestic U.S. sales gained 11.2% in the quarter and international sales rose 6.3%.

ConocoPhillips Suspends Offshore Alaska Drilling Program

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:59:00 +0000

Oil company cites 'evolving' federal regulations as reason for retreat.

BMW to Manufacture Motorcycles with Indian Firm

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:10:00 +0000

German group says agreement with TVS Motor will help expand its product range 'to tap into fresh growth potential.'

German group says agreement with TVS Motor will help expand its product range ‘to tap into fresh growth potential.’

Ericsson to Buy Microsoft's Internet Television Unit

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:58:00 +0000

Deal will give Ericsson control of 25% of the Internet Protocol TV market, making it the leading provider of IPTV and multi-screen solutions.

Samsung Heavy Industries Wins $900 Million Ship Order

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:12:00 +0000

South Korean manufacturer will build four LNG tankers for Nigeria’s Bonny Gas Transport.