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6 Challenges Facing Manufacturers When They Go Direct to Consumer
If a DTC channel is not properly managed, the cons could easily outweigh the pros.
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Bridging the Skills Chasm by Highlighting Stories of Alternate Career Paths
The most effective way to bridge the skills chasm could be to educate teachers, mentors, parents and students on how far the industry has come.
February 17, 2022
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What the New OSHA-Mandated Vaccine Requirements Really Mean for Large Employers
Fred Mendelsohn explains the details of the mandate for businesses with at least 100 employees and what must be done to ensure compliance.
November 11, 2021
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Automation Sees a Path as Labor Shortages Persist
Robot sales have increased considerably.
August 23, 2021
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Silver Linings to Outlast Pandemic
It’s the little things, right?
May 10, 2021
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A New Administration, and a New Era for Manufacturing
Here's how policy changes could evolve manufacturing into a disruption-proof and disruptive-growth industry.
February 3, 2021
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The Sound of Silence
October 4, 2020
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7 Logistics Trends Impacting Manufacturing's New Direction
September 23, 2020
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How to Secure the Future of US Manufacturing
September 22, 2020
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The Hidden Debt We Will Pay for this Pandemic
August 13, 2020
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August 4, 2022
Pictured: The result of just-in-time manufacturing and a global pandemic.
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The Just-in-Time Tribe
The COVID-19 mess has exposed some serious flaws in the system.
June 5, 2020
Workers and volunteers at Bazz Houston International assemble face shields.
Blogs
We’re All In This Together
Three unique stories detailing how U.S. manufacturers have brought customers, suppliers and employees together in supporting front-line workers during the pandemic.
May 22, 2020
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2020 May Be a Bumpy Ride for Executives
This is after CEO turnover hit a record high in 2019.
April 14, 2020
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Automation
American Companies Lagging in 4th Industrial Revolution
Only three of the 44 standout companies are U.S. businesses, meaning Europe and Asia are embracing 4IR tech much faster.
February 18, 2020
VELO3D's SupportFree capabilities enable engineers to print a wider range of designs and parts.
Product Development
Keep the Old Birds Flying
How additive manufacturing is poised to turn the aerospace MRO industry on its head.
February 18, 2020
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How to Tackle Your MRO Inventory Issues
Make inventory management a priority for 2020: Your bottom line will thank you.
February 18, 2020
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Blogs
Are Trade Shows Still Worth It for Manufacturers?
We’ve seen some serious marketing crimes committed at trade shows.
December 4, 2019
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Product Development
Robotics Researchers Must Prevent Autonomous Weapons
Our appetite for intelligent, autonomous machines poses a host of ethical challenges.
December 4, 2019
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Rust Belt Leads Strong Turnout for MFG DAY 2019
Today, Oct. 4 is the eighth-annual MFD DAY, celebrating and promoting modern manufacturing to future generations. See the strong numbers behind this year's event count in North America.
October 4, 2019
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Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack
A look at the nightmares that hackers could inflict on automakers and consumers.
July 18, 2019
The Trump administration says its trade policy saved the U.S. steel industry.
Blogs
Is Trump’s Trade War Saving American Jobs?
Or is it killing them?
May 16, 2019
Rural
Blogs
Rural Areas are Doomed to Decline
The facts are clear and unarguable. Most of the nation’s smaller urban and rural counties are not growing and will not grow.
May 7, 2019
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Cyber Security Incident Forced Shutdowns
The infection took out 10,000+ unpatched Windows 7 machines and caused $255 million in damages and lost production.
September 6, 2018
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Improving Product Recovery to Improve Profits
The potential value of this lost product can add up.
August 8, 2018