A Workforce Challenge
March/April, 2011
Shop Management
Icons of infrastructure
From the tall buildings to the endless highways, America’s infrastructure has long been a source of greatness
The Leadership Notebook: A Leadership Introduction
March/April, 2011
Tunneling perfection
Strict standards ensure the longevity and safety of infrastructure projects that are meant to serve more than one generation
How a Multi-National Has Built an American Identity
Not an office building, but a manufacturing plant. This is the exterior of Amada’s Brea, CA plant, where, along with automation, they build 20 – 25 lasers per year. More manufacturing is coming.
Focus On Diversity To Get The Most From Your Job Shop
March/April, 2011
Art with a purpose
A prominent artist and popular motorcycle builder/reality TV star partner to promote manufacturing
Custom Mobile Apps on the Factory Floor
OK, so the idea of an eye in every pocket may be a little creepy. But it’s a tool that’s becoming ever-more valuable for quick documentation of parts; barcode scans; and communication between shop floor and management. Soon, we’ll wonder how we got along without them.
Borrowing a Training Idea from Germany
Interest in the U.S. apprenticeship system is gaining as more skilled workers are needed to replace an aging workforce. Apprenticeship programs in the United States would do well to emulate some areas of Germany’s centuries-old system.
Auto emissions
Best practices in air quality management for the automotive industry
