Sustainability matters increasingly to consumers. Thanks to the vast amounts of information available on the internet and beyond, consumers have greater awareness and are more empowered than ever to demand evidence of high standards of sustainability and corporate social responsibility in general. These evolving...
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The hybrid and electric car market is thriving. Total revenues of the global hybrid & electric cars market grew 20.6% between 2014 and 2018, according to ReportLinker. Total global revenue for the segment was $134.2 billion in 2018. Reducing Emissions Why are they so...
Read MoreLeadership In Manufacturing
02
Jul2019
Attracting top talent, innovating new programs, capturing market share – virtually every important thing that happens at a manufacturing company boils down to one very important quality. Leadership. Becoming an effective and admired leader is essential to advancement and achievement on the job. A...
Read MoreAttracting Talent With Tech
02
Jul2019
Recruitment challenges are a recurring topic in the manufacturing industry. CNBC says the industry added 350,000 new jobs in 2017. However, many companies are struggling to find qualified candidates. They report a skills gap. Applicants have insufficient skills, or those with sufficient skills are...
Read MorePaperless Manufacturing
01
Jul2019
The promise of a paperless world accompanied the computer revolution of the late 20th century. Remember? Books, magazines and newspapers were supposed to be obsolete by now. There’s no question that paper has increasingly vanished from our day-to-day lives in certain arenas. Newspaper and...
Read MoreMental Health in the Industrial Workplace
01
Jul2019
Thomasnet addressed Mental Health Awareness Month (May) with a thought-provoking article about mental health in the industrial workplace. These health issues can be nearly invisible, so they’re seldom adequately unaddressed. They can range from depression, anxiety and substance abuse to more serious disorders. Obviously,...
Read MoreIIoT: Industrial Internet of Things
07
Jun2019
The IoT is becoming an increasing part of daily life, in the home and on the manufacturing floor. At home, people are embracing Wi-Fi enabled thermostats, speakers, doorbells and security cams. In manufacturing, this technology is making changes on a larger scale than ever....
Read MoreMillennials and Manufacturing
05
Jun2019
Millennials and Manufacturing Tech upgrades abound in the manufacturing industry. The days of the analog plant are over. Digital is taking over in every aspect of manufacturing, and it’s generally a good thing. Embracing new technology generally makes a business more competitive by increasing...
Read MoreIs Continuous Improvement part of your business philosophy? ASQ (American Society for Quality) offers this definition: Continuous improvement, sometimes called continual improvement, is the ongoing improvement of products, services or processes through incremental and breakthrough improvements. These efforts can seek “incremental” improvement over time...
Read MoreTech Trends in Manufacturing
01
Jun2019
The factory of the future!!! OK, it sounds like a headline out of an old World’s Fair newsreel, but I am still constantly fascinated about what the future will bring to the manufacturing shop floor. While teleporting parts and flying forklifts are still a...
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