Large projects, especially those that take place on the global scale, are quite challenging. Strong coordination and planning skills are a must, as well as the ability to problem solve. In a recent article for Manufacturing Global, Vaishali Badgujar offers seven project management tips for manufacturers.
List the requirements—Outline everything: what the project is …
The U.S. manufacturing and distribution industry has benefited a great deal from technological advancements, developing from a human assembly line into modern-day factories, which employ automated processes and advanced robotics, along with the traditional methods. Danielle Fugazy, in a recent article for Mergers & Acquisitions, explains that “as a result of these advancements private …
Modern-day consumers have become quite accustomed to living in the world of apps, using them for a wide variety of purposes. In an article published by Industry Week, Rob McKeel, president and CEO of GE Automation & Controls, writes about the emerging industrial app economy—how the use of apps is being translated into the …
Whether you are in the logistics leg of the manufacturing and distribution supply chain, or your factory could use an upgrade for sorting product, a recent article by Bridget McCrea, published by Modern Materials Handling, can provide you with an apt overview of recent improvements made by others in the industry. The article, titled …
Manufacturing is a complex business. Not everyone in the industry views how the business runs with a total perspective, as some factory workers never see the business side, and some executives are never on the floor. Bonnie Spencer Swayze, President and CEO of Alliance Rubber, writes that there can be a competitive advantage by …
As the number of cyber-attacks continue to increase, have you considered whether your manufacturing and distribution operation is protected? Industry Today’s article “5 Type of Cyber Liabilities for Manufacturers” discusses five threats to your manufacturing and distribution operation’s cyber security, and discusses what you can do to protect the company from liability.
These cyber-attacks can …
The EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act will require some specific reporting later this year. Will you be prepared? Even if you are exempt from other types of EPA reporting, you could still be affected.
Industry Week’s James Votaw writes, “Beginning in the third quarter of 2017, companies of all sizes and in nearly all industries …
It’s not just healthcare, banking, and retail that are hit by cybercriminals. Some manufacturers distributors think that cyberattacks are unlikely to happen in their industry, or to companies their size, and they don’t take the proper precautions. Don’t find out the hard way that, in fact, manufacturing and distribution companies are becoming increasingly bigger …
What does it take to succeed in manufacturing? In a new article for Industry Week, Bonnie Spencer Swayze, President and CEO, Alliance Rubber Co., imparts some of her wisdom from a lifetime in the manufacturing and distribution industry.
First and foremost, you must know your product inside and out. Customers appreciate a thorough knowledge of …
In a new article for IndustryWeek, author Dan Charney discusses the talent trends to watch in 2017. It’s become apparent that the field for talent has become more competitive, and that trend will continue. This will cause what Charney refers to as “talent raids,” in which manufacturing and distribution businesses will identify and aggressively …
