IT for Manufacturing Executives
Natural Gas Export Plans Stir Debate
May 13, 2013 9:58 am | by Matthew Daly, Associated Press | News | CommentsA domestic natural gas boom already has lowered U.S. energy prices while stoking fears of environmental disaster. Now U.S. producers are poised to ship vast quantities of gas overseas as energy companies seek permits for proposed export projects that could set off a renewed frenzy of fracking.
AP: Cars Made In Brazil Are Deadly
May 13, 2013 9:52 am | by Bradley Brooks, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe culprits are the cars themselves, produced with weaker welds, scant safety features and inferior materials compared to similar models manufactured for U.S. and European consumers, say experts and engineers inside the industry. Four of Brazil's five bestselling cars failed their independent crash tests.
Manufacturers Do Better In the Cloud
May 10, 2013 12:14 pm | by Plex | White PapersManufacturers do better in the cloud. See how the SaaS or cloud model works for you. Avoid costly hardware, licenses and complex version upgrades.
Finally, Uniform And Secure Enterprise Data Storage Ideal For Manufacturing
May 10, 2013 10:29 am | by Andres Rodriguez, CEO of Nasuni | Articles | CommentsManufacturing companies have a notorious need to store large files and provide access from multiple offices, all on a restricted budget. In a world where manufacturing production is king, capital expenses are laser-focused on tools and equipment, leaving IT to strategically minimize capital investment while delivering enterprise-class IT operations.
Google Glass: A First Real Life Look
May 10, 2013 10:13 am | by ABC News | Videos | CommentsABC News' Joanna Stern shares what life is like behind Google's connected glasses. With 16 gigabytes of storage, a 5 megapixal camera, Bluetooth radio and more, Google Glass is making it's debut into the real world.
Microsoft Director: 'Manufacturing Is A Hotbed Of Innovation'
May 10, 2013 9:49 am | by Jeff Reinke, Editorial Director | Articles | CommentsThe fundamental DNA of our business is to unleash the potential of people and organizations. And we have a long history of success in productivity tools. So that’s what we want to continue to do for our manufacturing customers — provide the tools to unlock their potential in growth, innovation, quality and customer service and help them improve productivity by optimizing and connecting their operations.
American Airlines Settles Safety Claims For $24.9M
May 10, 2013 9:41 am | by David Koenig, AP Airlines Writer | News | CommentsAmerican Airlines has agreed to pay $24.9 million to settle $162 million in potential fines that were proposed by U.S. safety regulators. American called the payment "a reasonable resolution" to the Federal Aviation Administration's claims that it had violated safety regulations involving electrical wiring on planes and other issues.
IMF Says Monetary Easing Could Drive Asset Bubble
May 10, 2013 9:36 am | by Elaine Kurtenbach, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsInternational Monetary Fund officials say they are watching carefully for signs that massive flows of cash unleashed in world markets by unprecedented monetary easing might lead to asset bubbles, or to overheating in some emerging markets.
CEO Hogan To Leave ABB For Private Reasons
May 10, 2013 9:31 am | by ABB | News | CommentsABB Chief Executive Officer Joe Hogan has decided to leave ABB for private reasons. A date for his departure has not yet been decided. Hogan will continue to lead ABB until a successor is announced. He is committed to a smooth transition.
Icahn, Southeastern Challenge Dell Takeover Plan
May 10, 2013 9:26 am | News | CommentsAn investment group led by Michael Dell is offering $13.65 per share in a deal that would take the company private. Southeastern and Icahn criticize that proposal in a scathing letter to Dell's board outlining their proposal. Icahn also has made a preliminary proposal to buy 58 percent of Dell stock for $15 per share.
Van Maker Backed By DOE Loans Shuts Down
May 10, 2013 9:24 am | by Matthew Daly, Associated Press | News | CommentsA Michigan company that received a $50 million federal loan to make vans for the disabled has stopped production and laid off its 100 workers. Vehicle Production Group, or VPG, suspended operations in February after its finances dipped below a minimum level required as a condition of the federal loan.
Post Buying Hearthside Food Business For $158M
May 10, 2013 9:21 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsCereal maker Post Holdings Inc. is buying the branded and private label cereal, granola and snacks business of Hearthside Food Solutions for $158 million, partly as a way to broaden its presence in the cereals category. Post's existing cereal brands include Honey Bunches of Oats, Post Raisin Bran and Grape-Nuts.
Keeping Pace with Manufacturing Evolution
May 10, 2013 9:02 am | by Infor | White PapersAdapt to today’s rapidly changing market demands and seize emerging opportunities. Learn how today’s modern ERP functionality catapults forward-thinking manufacturers to the forefront of innovation, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
Why Is U.S. Manufacturing Left Out of the Recovery?
May 9, 2013 10:51 am | by Bloomberg TV | Videos | CommentsScott Paul, executive director at Alliance For American Manufacturing and Bloomberg political analyst Matt Dowd discuss the state of manufacturing in the United States. They speak on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg Surveillance."
A Look At An American Manufacturer
May 9, 2013 10:44 am | by Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism | Videos | CommentsHutchinson Manufacturing Inc., in Hutchinson, Minn., is celebrating their 60th year in business. Tom Daggett, president of Hutchinson Manufacturing, talks about the company his father started in 1953 and what it has lined up for the future.
