As 2017 approaches, manufacturing leaders are reflecting on all of the changes that occurred in 2016 and planning ahead for what’s forecasted to be a prosperous upcoming year. To help manufacturers prepare for the industry’s upcoming growth, we’ve compiled seven manufacturing new year’s resolutions.
Read MoreWe’re witnessing a reverse in outsourcing as companies bring their manufacturing facilities back to America — building new plants on U.S. soil and making sustainable use of domestic resources.
Read MoreIn a digital age where face-to-face communication is sharply declining, it’s no wonder 99 percent of marketers said they found unique value from trade shows they did not get from other marketing mediums. To jump start your research, we compiled a list of 10 important trade shows manufacturers should keep an eye out for in 2017.
Read MoreIn order to compete in a global economy, manufacturing leaders must constantly work to improve their organization’s productivity. To help managers create and facilitate a better plant floor, we’ve compiled four best practices for improving manufacturing productivity.
Read MoreCommunication is often listed in the top four job skills. The problem: today’s technology is weakening communication skills, shortening attention span and increasing anxiety. Let’s take a look at reality.
Read MoreNinety-two percent of manufacturers cited cyber security concerns this year. This represents a 44 percent increase compared to the first Manufacturing Risk Factor report in 2013. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreThere’s a 33% predicted mobility growth in manufacturing through 2017. Check out these 7 manufacturing apps transforming the industry.
Read MoreNinety-two percent of executives think that American workers aren’t as skilled as they need to be. While other sectors are affected, manufacturing suffers the most from the soft skills gap. Here’s what the industry is doing about it.
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