Manufacturing Needs More Women Leaders
June 21, 2010- Attracting more women to senior manufacturing roles not only creates fairer businesses, but also can bring new strengths and better results for top

Cultivating a Profitable Workforce
May 17, 2010- A well-defined workforce management strategy that encompasses analytics and planning enables manufacturers to match skills to key roles as the

PM 100 Winners 2010
April 30, 2010- Managing Automation Media’s sixth annual Progressive Manufacturing Awards winners display an unwavering commitment to strategic transformation.

CIOs Now Mean Business
April 26, 2010- A new breed of CIO is emerging from the manufacturing meltdown. Companies are seeking operations execs with the leadership skills, competitive

Are Operations in BRIC Countries Working?
April 06, 2010- Too many manufacturers forget to localize in Brazil, India, Russia, and China, a new study says. Meanwhile, VW and Bosch are two companies that show

Digital Factory a Step at a Time
March 30, 2010- Manufacturers are gaining competitive advantage by using simulation tools to create virtual models of the plant and accelerating product development

Cloud Computing: The Pros and Cons
March 22, 2010- Software-as-a-service is touted as less expensive than traditional, on-premise business software. But, over the long term, that may not be the case.

Growth Strategy: Innovate by Committee
March 08, 2010- The recovery is on. Buyers are ready to spend on worthwhile inventions. Emerging markets are looking for entirely new products. How do manufacturers

DeepDive: Supplying the Rebound
February 24, 2010- Manufacturers caught in the Great Recession moved quickly to cut supply and production. Now, as demand hints at a return, they’re challenged to synch

New Ideas Can Come from All Directions
February 16, 2010- Sure, money can help spur invention. But if you want to establish an innovative spirit at your company, look beyond the R&D department for great

Some CEOs Are Still in the Dark About IT’s Value
January 29, 2010- After decades of talk about information technology’s importance to corporate strategy, many C-suite executives remain skeptical about the value of

Annual Innovation Reader Poll: Damn the Recession! Full Speed Ahead!
November 05, 2009- The downturn hasn’t dampened manufacturers’ enthusiasm for innovation, with some even putting more emphasis on it. But management problems continue

The Art of Paring Back Supply Chains
October 26, 2009- Want to shorten your supply chain? Rather than cutting large numbers of suppliers as some are doing, take the long, collaborative and strategic

MES Still Struggles for Enterprise Role
October 16, 2009- Manufacturing executives are thinking more than ever about enterprise connections to shop floor software. But they’re still not buying.

Holding the Line
October 09, 2009- The recession is keeping a lid on product prices, so manufacturers are attempting to get smarter about price management. One good starting point:

Wireless: Let's Get to Work
October 02, 2009- Wireless technology is readily available, smart devices are ubiquitous, and manufacturers are adopting corporate strategies that mandate mobility.

DeepDive: Taking Steps Toward Sustainability
October 02, 2009- As customer demands escalate and cap-and-trade regulations become real, manufacturers that put in place holistic, enterprise-wide sustainability

Masters of Their Universe
September 22, 2009- Twelve manufacturers stood out from the crowd to win MA/ME’s High Achiever, Progressive Manufacturer of the Year, and Editors’ Choice awards for

Social Networking Clocks In
September 17, 2009- Time was, a business leader could dictate which technologies employees could use. The ubiquity of Web 2.0 tools might just change that rule, and it’s

Hitting Your Numbers
September 11, 2009- Implementing profitable-to-promise processes and technologies makes a lot of sense. So why aren’t more manufacturers doing it?