Manufacturing & Workforce Development

Manufacturing.net published a two-part interview that discusses findings recently set forth in a white paper about challenges ahead for our workforce and the manufacturing industry.  The study included a panel discussion of approximately a dozen consumer packaged goods manufacturing executives, who talked about training, finding and retaining talent, etc.  The interview further enhances the information provided in the white paper.  Click here for entire article.

YaleGlobal Online Magazine published 7 Reasons to Expect US Manufacturing Resurgence, which discusses factors currently coming together that lead some experts to forecast a revival of U.S. manufacturing.  Click here for entire article.

Celebration for Post Foods in Jonesboro

Post Foods celebrated their 20th anniversary in Jonesboro by recognizing their workforce and in particular those employees still with them who were from the original 54 hired when the facility opened in 1992.  Employees were treated to a ride in a big, red hot air balloon located on the facility grounds.  Click here for full information sheet.

Blog from NAM

Shopfloor is a manufacturing blog that may be of interest to those connected to industry and those who follow U.S. manufacturing news.  Connect to blog.

Women & Workplace Stress

Workplace stress for women is a higher contributing factor for diabetes than low physical activity, smoking or drinking.  Specifically, "low job control" in the workplace is found to be such a stressor.  Click here for article.

Rethinking Supply Chain Strategy

A supply chain strategic plan that includes building collaborative relationships and managing risk can make a difference in the overall success of a manufacturer.  Click here to learn more.

Steering Clear of OSHA Missteps

Michael T. Taylor writes in the EHSToday newsletter that the "three most common OSHA compliance mistakes are failure to develop and enforce written EHS plans and rules, failure to track and implement corrective actions and failure to review case law, compliance directives and relevant letters of interpretation."  Click here to learn more.