Manufacturing: The 17 Percent Solution

Ergonomics and Manufacturing's Bottom Line
May 15, 2008, 5:00 AM
Some aspects of factory floor ergonomics really are rocket science, but some are just plain common sense.

Healthcare: Competitive Edge for Manufacturers?
May 13, 2008, 7:10 PM
The strongest advantage you can have in competing for workers is to offer health coverage ...

More impressions from the Advanced Manufacturing Summit at Purdue
May 12, 2008, 11:10 AM
Chilling thought: What would happen if you lost your best customer?

Indiana: A Whole Different World
May 07, 2008, 10:40 AM
Manufacturing is flourishing in Indiana, and I have to believe that one of the reasons is conferences such as The Manufacturing Summit.

China: Competitor or Market Opportunity?
May 04, 2008, 12:40 PM
A majority (406 out of 435) of U.S.congressional districts showed triple-digit growth in exports to China between 2000 and 2007.

China Manufacturing: A Balanced View
April 30, 2008, 2:35 PM
Nike and Adidas have leap-frogged a Chinese brand to capture the number one and two spots in the running shoes market. For the Chinese, that's scary.

Get Rich - With a Niche!
April 28, 2008, 7:00 AM
Hook a customer with what you do best, then hit on them for projects that are beyond your sweet spot.

In the Global Economy, "Good Enough" Isn't Good Enough
April 24, 2008, 8:00 PM
Low wage countries are gradually cornering the "good enough" market. We have to do better.

"Idea Guru" Doug Hall Shares His Wisdom
April 23, 2008, 10:40 AM
Successful companies anticipate the future, as opposed to "just reacting to the voice of the customer," says Doug Hall.

Don't Accept the Status Quo
April 20, 2008, 7:50 PM
Want to build your business? Get to work late.