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United To Restart 787 Flights
May 20, 2013 10:28 am | by Joshua Freed, AP Airlines Writer | CommentsUnited Airlines is getting its 787s back in the air. The planes are returning after being grounded for four months by the federal government because of smoldering batteries on 787s owned by other airlines. The incidents included an emergency landing of one plane, and a fire on another.
1 Millionth Jeep Wrangler Built At Toledo Plant
May 20, 2013 10:07 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsAuto workers in Toledo celebrated a milestone this past week. The 1 millionth Jeep Wrangler rolled off the assembly line at Chrysler's assembly plant that opened in 2006. Chrysler marked the occasion Friday with a ceremony at the production line.
Transforming Manufacturing In The Cloud
May 17, 2013 10:06 am | by NetSuite Inc. | CommentsNetSuite Inc. and Autodesk Inc. announced a strategic alliance to offer manufacturing companies seamless integration of Autodesk PLM 360 and NetSuite ERP. The relationship aims to transform modern manufacturing by helping manufacturers confront challenges like shifting economic conditions, deliver quality products and address customer innovation requirements, all with a flexible, cloud-based system.
Obama Focusing On Job Creation In Baltimore Visit
May 17, 2013 9:53 am | by Nedra Pickler, Associated Press | CommentsObama is to fly by helicopter Friday about 40 miles north to Baltimore, which has had its share of tough times in the move from an industrial to service economy. But Maryland has experienced steady job growth so far this year as part of a nationwide economic recovery.
Is It Possible To Bring Manufacturing Back To The U.S.?
May 17, 2013 9:50 am | by David Mantey, Executive Editor, PD&D | CommentsSeveral factors come into play when manufacturers make the decision to move or reshore (see chart). The wage gap is never the only reason, but in all cases, the move makes business sense – it’s not simply a feel good story.
Dell's Dismal 1Q Illuminates PC Maker's Challenges
May 17, 2013 9:42 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | CommentsThe dismal performance announced Thursday provided the latest evidence of a technological shift that is making it difficult to sell laptop and desktop machines. Until recently, consumers had regularly replaced machines with faster ones every few years.
Authorities: Crime Not Ruled Out In Texas Blast
May 17, 2013 9:38 am | by Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press | CommentsInvestigators working in the remnants of an exploded Texas fertilizer plant sifted by hand through untold kernels of corn, moved tons of debris and conducted more than 400 interviews, while searching for the missing piece to solve what many officials compared to an extraordinary puzzle.
Flying Car Prototypes Grounded After Crash Near School
May 17, 2013 9:34 am | CommentsThe Transportation Safety Board says the U.S. manufacturer of flying cars has grounded all five of its prototypes until it can determine a cause for a recent crash in B.C. One of the Maverick flying cars crashed near a Vernon elementary school last week, leaving a pilot and a passenger with minor injuries.
Iveco Deploys aPriori Enterprise Product Cost Management Software
May 16, 2013 1:53 pm | by aPriori | CommentsaPriori, a provider of enterprise product cost management software solutions, announced that Iveco, part of Fiat Group, has deployed aPriori’s software platform to set, track and meet target costs across its product design process. Iveco will apply aPriori in its value engineering and new product development processes to identify and deliver new cost efficiencies for a broad range of products and groups.
hybris Named A Leader In Magic Quadrant Report
May 16, 2013 1:48 pm | by Globe Newswire | Commentshybris, the world's fastest-growing commerce platform provider, today announced that for the second year running it has been included as a Leader in Gartner's latest 'Magic Quadrant for E-Commerce'. Following substantial growth in 2011, hybris has further consolidated its position as the market's dominant independent e-commerce and omni-channel vendor which it believes has helped to achieve its leadership placement in the Gartner report.
Atidan Qualifies For The Microsoft Cloud Accelerate Program
May 16, 2013 11:25 am | by Atidan | CommentsAtidan announced it has qualified as a member of the Microsoft Cloud Accelerate program by demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft's customers evolving needs in today's dynamic cloud marketplace. To qualify for the Cloud Accelerate program, partners must successfully demonstrate their cloud services expertise through rigorous sales and technical assessments; and ensure the highest quality of services.
Hedge Fund Boss Loeb Lobbies For Breakup Of Sony
May 15, 2013 10:49 am | by Ryan Nakashima & Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writers | CommentsThe U.S. hedge fund manager renowned for shaking up Yahoo Inc. has set his sights on Sony Corp., proposing that the Japanese electronics giant spin off up to 20 percent of its movie, TV and music division and use the money to strengthen its ailing device manufacturing unit. Sony rejected the plan, but analysts latched onto the idea as a way for Sony to unlock hidden value.
U.S. Factory Output Falls In April
May 15, 2013 10:39 am | by Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer | CommentsU.S. factories cut back sharply on production in April, as auto companies cranked out fewer cars and most other industries reduced output. The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that manufacturing output dropped 0.4 percent in April from March. It was the third decline in four months and the biggest since October.
Chains Grapple With How To Improve Safety
May 15, 2013 10:35 am | by Anne D'Innocenzio, AP Retail Writer | CommentsBut in the latest sign that there's a clash between what U.S. companies and overseas firms think should be done to solve the issues in Bangladesh, several North American retail groups led by the National Retail Federation on Tuesday said they are working on a separate factory safety plan.
Google Poised To Show Off Latest Devices, Services
May 15, 2013 10:32 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | CommentsThe company, which is based in Mountain View, Calif., made a big splash at last year's conference by staging an elaborate production to highlight the potential of Google Glass — an Internet-connected device and camera that can be worn on a person's face like a pair of spectacles.
