Category Archives: News

How to Prepare for Manufacturing Challenges Coming in the Next 5 Years

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Robert Lockard

In the next five years, the manufacturing landscape could completely change. Here’s what you can do about it. Continue reading →

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The New State of Manufacturing – Where White and Blue Collars Meet

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Robert Lockard

From the Great Lakes to Salt Lake City, the resurgence of manufacturing jobs and businesses shares several common ties. Continue reading →

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U.S. Manufacturing Rises Amid Global Pullback

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Robert Lockard

U.S. manufacturing grew for the third month in a row in February 2013, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing. Continue reading →

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Infographic: U.S. Manufacturing Grows for 32 Straight Months

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Robert Lockard

You’re in for a treat with this in-depth infographic on the current state of the manufacturing industry Continue reading →

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Manufacturing Inventory Software Pays Off for U.S. Producers

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Robert Lockard

Make sure your manufacturing company can take advantage of the economic recovery by using manufacturing inventory software. Continue reading →

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Low Inventories Are a Boon for Manufacturers

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Robert Lockard

In the short term, sure, low inventories sound like a bad thing. But over time they actually lead to better results for manufacturers for several reasons. Continue reading →

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Manufacturing Technology Orders Nearly Double

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Robert Lockard

You might be wondering what “manufacturing technology” is. We explore that and more in this blog post. Continue reading →

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Why Illinois Manufacturers Are Optimistic About the Economy

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Robert Lockard

To combat concerns, manufacturers can use manufacturing inventory software to keep costs down and plan for the future. Continue reading →

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Is a Global Food Supply Crisis Coming?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Robert Lockard

The food supply situation doesn’t need to become a crisis if food producers plan ahead and notice problems before they become emergencies. Continue reading →

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Manufacturing News Roundup

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Robert Lockard

While hunting for great manufacturing and inventory management topics to write about, I found so many I’d like to cover that I decided to present them all in a single blog post. Continue reading →

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