IT for Manufacturing Executives
Unsettled Budget Difficult For Rockwell Collins
January 22, 2013 9:29 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsMilitary contractor Rockwell Collins could be forced to cut hundreds of jobs if Congress doesn't come to an agreement on the federal budget that prevents automatic defense spending cuts. CEO Clay Jones says if no budget agreement is reached and across-the-board cuts known as sequestration occurs in March.
Aviation Technology Advances, FAA Tries To Keep Up
January 22, 2013 9:25 am | News | CommentsAfter two separate and serious battery problems aboard Boeing 787s, it wasn't U.S. authorities who acted first to ground the plane. It was Japanese airlines. The unfolding saga of Boeing's highest-profile plane has raised new questions about federal oversight of aircraft makers and airlines.
Iowa Board Approves $7M In Incentives For New Jobs
January 22, 2013 9:22 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsState economic development officials offered $7 million in incentives to nine companies promising to create hundreds of jobs. In Friday's round of project approvals, the Iowa Economic Development Board offered incentives and loans to projects from existing companies that are proposing business expansions, the Des Moines Register reported.
Purchase Mobile Computers Wisely
January 21, 2013 10:32 am | by Jerker Hellström, CEO, Handheld Group | Articles | CommentsHigher productivity, increased labor costs and a strong trends towards true mobility in the work place are all factors that have put the spotlight firmly on ‘total costs of ownership’ for computers and devices. Organizations will have to start spending more on durable and reliable mobile computers rather than looking for bargains, if they want to avoid losing valuable productive time.
USMTO: U.S. Manufacturing Tech Orders Up From 2011
January 21, 2013 10:24 am | by USMTO | Articles | CommentsNovember U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $421.83 million according to AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTO program, was down 11.0 percent from October and down 8.5 percent when compared with the total of $460.86 million reported for November 2011. With a year-to-date total of $5,212.17 million, 2012 was up 4.8 percent compared with 2011.
Boeing Suspends Dreamliner Deliveries
January 21, 2013 10:19 am | by NBC News | Videos | CommentsAlthough production of the Dreamliner continues, Boeing Co. has announced it will no longer deliver 787s until concerns have been resolved regarding the plane’s batteries. NBC’s Brian Williams reports. Monday's investigation to the batteries involved an introductory meeting and factory tour, with deeper studies into product quality and other issues to follow as the probe continues.
Over 140 Nations Adopt Treaty To Cut Mercury
January 21, 2013 10:07 am | by John Heilprin, Associated Press | News | CommentsA new and legally binding international treaty to reduce harmful emissions of mercury was adopted Saturday by more than 140 nations, capping four years of difficult negotiations but stopping short of some of the tougher measures that proponents had envisioned.
Coca-Cola Workers In Germany Stage Strikes
January 21, 2013 10:01 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThousands of Coca-Cola employees in Germany are staging short-term warning strikes this week in a dispute over wages. Workers at two Coca-Cola facilities in Bavaria walked off the job on Monday and co-workers at some 50 others were to follow in the coming days in a bid to put pressure on the company ahead of the next wage negotiation round with the union.
Boeing Investigation Turns To Battery Maker
January 21, 2013 9:58 am | by Elaine Kurtenbach, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsMonday's investigation involved an introductory meeting and factory tour, with deeper studies into product quality and other issues to follow as the probe continues, said Tatsuyuki Shimazu, the chief air worthiness engineer at the Civil Aviation Bureau's Aviation Safety Department.
Hostess Union Hires Investment Bank
January 21, 2013 9:56 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe pension fund for one of Hostess Brands' unions has hired an investment bank to represent workers and pensioners as the maker of Twinkies and Wonder Bread sells off its brands. In a statement posted Sunday on its website, the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union said Gordian Group LLC will represent the fund.
China's Huawei Criticizes U.S. Security Complaints
January 21, 2013 9:53 am | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsChinese tech giant Huawei on Monday criticized U.S. claims the company might be a security risk as trade protectionism that harms consumers. The comments came as Huawei Technologies Ltd., a maker of network switching gear and smartphones, disclosed details of its 2012 performance in an effort to show transparency and allay security concerns.
CAT Taking Charge For China Mismanagement
January 21, 2013 9:50 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsCaterpillar Inc. said Friday that it found deliberate "accounting misconduct" at a recently acquired company in China. The U.S. based construction and mining equipment company has removed several managers at the company and will take a non-cash $580 million charge in the fourth quarter tied to the misconduct.
Eliminate Inventory Discrepancies
January 18, 2013 10:02 am | by Plex Systems | Articles | CommentsFor several years, Spring Dynamics had been utilizing an on-premise ERP system that included accounting functions and standard reports on inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable. Management wanted a more robust, comprehensive system that would also include shop-floor operations, generate management reports and help maximize overall business performance.
Ten Pitfalls To Avoid When Selecting A CMMS/EAM (Part 2)
January 18, 2013 9:51 am | by David Berger, Director, Western Management Consultants, Toronto | Articles | CommentsAs companies search for ways to get the most out of their existing operating assets, Enterprise Asset Management (CMMS/EAM) software packages are key. However, when it comes to researching, selecting and implementing the right CMMS/EAM, some of the same mistakes have been made for decades and some new ones have emerged.
The Cockpit Of Your Future Car
January 18, 2013 9:30 am | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsAt the Detroit Auto Show you can see how automakers are working to keep up with the pace and change of consumer electronics, including tablet computer technology that could soon replace many of the controls in your car for both drivers and passengers.
