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WEBSep 30, 2024 · The International Manufacturing Technology Show kicks off in Chicago in less than a week. Endeavor Business Media editors discuss what they'll be watching for at the show. IndustryWeek is the premier online source of news and information on manufacturing, leadership, continuous improvement, talent management and other issues critical to industry.
2021 IW 50 Best US Manufacturers - IndustryWeek
WEBJul 29, 2021 · The annual IW 50 Best U.S. Manufacturers ranks the top-performing manufacturing companies in the United States, and is drawn from the IndustryWeek U.S. 500 our annual listing of the top 500 publicly held U.S. manufacturing companies, based on revenue. From there, we examine six additional measures over a three-year time frame. Those measures are inventory turns, profit margin, asset turnover ...
What Is Plant Commissioning, Exactly? | IndustryWeek
WEBMar 2, 2020 · The ins and outs of the hand-off period between construction and production. Commissioning is a vital step near the end of a plant’s construction, its purpose to hand over a safe, efficient and operation-ready facility to the owner. It is the planned coordination and execution of the final stages of construction and the beginning of production.
The 2021 IW U.S. 500 - IndustryWeek
WEBJul 6, 2021 · IW's exclusive ranking of America's largest public manufacturing companies. The annual IW U.S. 500 ranks the largest and top revenue-generating public manufacturers in the country.. This free database includes the full ranking of this year's class—sortable by ranking, industry, and financial performance (based on 2020 performance)—plus a complete data profile for each company on the list.
Ford Launched the Modern Assembly Line a Century Ago and …
WEBOct 7, 2013 · Henry Ford launched the modern assembly line in a suburb of Detroit a century ago -- and helped spark a radical transformation of both manufacturing and society. By drastically reducing the cost of production with standardized parts and more efficient assembly, Ford (IW 500/8) was able to bring the luxury, convenience and freedom of the ...
4 Fundamentals of Effective Supply Chain Management
WEBNov 7, 2022 · SMART goals: Many smaller manufacturers struggle to put structure around how they target new opportunities or initiatives. SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) goals help align your team, and provide a structure and pathway to a more resilient supply chain.
Rockwell Automation Chronicles the Rise of AI | IndustryWeek
WEBApr 12, 2024 · Rockwell Automation Gives AI Its Due. April 12, 2024. AI takes center stage in Rockwell’s ninth annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report. Dennis Scimeca. Rockwell’s ninth annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report,” released at the end of March, differs markedly from the eighth annual report. Last …
Reshoring on Track to Hit Record Highs in 2021 - IndustryWeek
WEBSep 21, 2021 · The latest report from the Reshoring Initiative projected the U.S. is on track to add a total of 224,213 jobs from abroad in 2021, 38% more than the 161,000 added in 2020 due to reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI). The Initiative, which publishes semiannual reports on manufacturing jobs returning to the United States from other ...
Philip Crosby: Quality is Still Free - IndustryWeek
WEBJun 19, 1995 · Philip Crosby: Quality is Still Free. June 19, 1995. In this interview, Philip Crosby offers his thoughts on quality management as we move into the next century. Tim Stevens. Visit the management offices of quality-conscious manufacturers worldwide and you're likely to hear the term "zero defects" when they talk about quality philosophy. This ...
Supplier Scorecards: Choose These Metrics to Improve
WEBAug 17, 2018 · 98%-100% = 25 points. Level required to be the certified supplier. 95%-97% = 20 points. Minimum required to be qualified supplier. 93%-94% = 10 points. After three consecutive months at this level, the buyer would request the supplier present an improvement plan to recover within 30 days. 90%-92% = 5 points.