PA Manufacturers Magazine

PA Manufacturers is published three times a year by the Commonwealth's seven Industrial Resource Centers, including MANTEC, Inc. and covers issues, trends, and developments affecting PA's manufacturers. For more information send message to info@mantec.org.

Fall 2009
  • Emerging From the Recession…Is your business ready for the rebound?  Gauge your preparedness now!
  • The Next Generation of Manufacturing
  • Why So Many Management Strategies Become Fads That Fade Away
  • The Carbon Conundrum
  • Sustainability:  The Triple Bottom Line
  • The Lean & Green Enterprise
  • Curtain Call
  • Get More For Less:  Six Marketing Strategies for a Tight Budget

 

Summer 2009
  • What's in Store for the Future of Manufacturing?
  • Thriving:  See How Pennsylvania's Advanced Manufacturers Are Finding Success Despite a Tough Economy
  • American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
  • Profiling:  How to Determine Your Good and Bad Customers
  • The New FMLA Regulations:  Is your Company in Compliance?
  • Energy Reduction is Still a Priority
  • Dialing it in:  How to Tactically Tune a New Product Development Process
  • Market and Commons
  • Helping Pennsylvania Remain Competitive by US Sen. Arlen Specter
Winter 2009
  • Focus on the Future in These Tough Economic Times
  • Fessler USA is an Expert at Sustaining Success
  • The Marcellus Shale Play Creates Some Interesting Opportunities
  • Just Because the Economy is Down, Doesn't Mean Your Business Can't Grow!
Fall 2008
  • Don't Just Aim to Survive.  Aim to Thrive!
  • Contract Manufacturer, Ineprod LLC, Finds Success with a Customer Centric Approach to Business
  • Learn How to Protect Your Overseas IP
  • Direct Digital Manufacturing in the Wave of the Future!
  • The Keys to Implementing a Successful 5S Program
  • The 10 Common Mistakes Companies Make when Pricing Their Products
Spring 2008
  • Manufacturing Matters to America
  • Airo Die Casting Sets the Standard
  • Open Innovation Creates Synergies of Ideas
  • The Plastics Technology Center has a Mold for Success
  • The Learnign Factory Bridges Academia and Industry
  • Practical Business Building Advice
  • Jack Russell's View of the Industry
  • An Update on Legislation Impacting Manufacturers
Winter 2008
  • What Happens When Leadership Leaves?
  • How to Avoid a Discrimination Suit
  • See How Two PA Plastics Companies Broke the Mold
  • Put a Product Roadmap to Work
  • New Website Sparks Success for Miller Welding and Machine Co.
  • Workers' Comp:  Your Broker is a Valuable Asset
  • Practical Business-Building Advice
  • Jack Russell's View of the Industry
  • Four Questions with DEP Secretary McGinty
Fall 2007

Articles:

  • Organizational Culture: The tone is set at the top.
  • Tips to Avoid Shareholder Disputes in Privately Held Companies
  • LEAN
  • Avoid Mistakes in you Continuous Improvement Program
  • Practical Business-Building Advice
  • Think Smart to Control your Health Care Costs
  • Network-centric Manufacturing and Nanotechnology Conferences Set
  • Channeling Alexander Hamilton!
  • Updates on the Legislative Front
Summer 2007

Articles:

  • The Necessity of Competitive Advantage
  • Keep Business In Your Own Backyard
  • IP Issues When Marketing-The Dos and Don'ts
  • Log On To Learning!
  • Go With The Flow: PMF Industries leads the way in precision metal forming
  • Adventures in Technology: Workforce Program Helps Small Manufacturers Solve Tough Problems
  • Local Economic Development Organizations: A source of business expansion assistance
  • LEAN Transformation: A holistic approach towards business growth
  • Manufacturing a Workforce: National Science Foundation project recruits students for advanced manufacturing careers
  • Nanomaterials Make a BIG Impact on Manufacturing: Commercialization conference set for this fall in Pittsburgh
  • A Bank Committed to the Manufacturers In Its Region
  • Q & A with the Governor: PA Gov. Edward G. Rendell Talks About His Administration's Accomplishments and Future Plans to Help Manufacturers Succeed
Winter 2007

Articles:

  • Five Years: The Manufacturing Landscape Has Changed Significantly-The IRCs Are There To Help
  • The World's In Your Hands: Resources Abound to Help Pennsylvania Manufacturers Grasp the Global Marketplace
  • Sealing the Deal: Mergers, Acquisitions and Venture Capital Investments
  • Surviving Disaster: Every Manufacturer Should Have A Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan in Place
  • Technology Can keep Customers Satisfied and Competitors On Their Toes
  • What's the Frequency for 2007? Three RFID Pros Weigh In On Upcoming Trends and Advancements
  • Flying Blind? How business valuation helps you see pitfalls and opportunities
  • Manufacturing in the Information Age: ERP software streamlines processes, improves efficiencies and decreases redundancies
  • A Well-Oiled Machine: Don't Overlook Development and Training for Key Maintenance Personnel
  • Counsel for Our Next President
  • R&D Tax Credit Helps Small Companies
Fall 2006

Articles:

  • Innovation Is Everywhere
  • Open Your Mind to Innovation
  • Case Study: Skunk Works
  • Meet Tom Panzerella: Manufacturing Veteran Talks About Innovation, Quality, and Competing In Today's Tough Markets
  • Business Succession Planning for the Family Business Owner
  • Surging Ahead: Performance Management Can Keep Your Workers At the Front of the Pack
  • It's Less About Information Technology...and More About Business Process
  • Designing A New Economic Architecture
  • Making Sure the Price is Right
  • Network Centric Manufacturing
  • Real Estate: A Look At Key Considerations When Purchasing/Leasing Property
  • Supply Chain Futures
  • Supporting Pennsylvania's Manufacturers
Spring 2006

Articles:

  • The New Workforce: The Director's Message
  • Bridging The Skills Gap: There's a nationwide shortage of qualified manufacturing workers.
  • In the Delaware Valley, 2+2+2=2,000
  • Contracts 101: There can be many pitfalls when entering into a contract. Be sure to get it in writing.
  • Healthcare Savings Accounts
  • Help! There's An Anthropologist In My Bathroom!
  • Tom Palisin Helps PA Manufacturers Cut Through The Red Tape
  • Adventures in Technology
  • Back to School: PHEAA student aid helps non-traditional students
  • Engineering: Where did the glamour go?
  • Open Letter to Steven Bochco: The 10 PM Manufacturing Drama America Will Love

MANTEC Blog

A Blog Post About Lean Manufacturing

Sept 30, 2008 | Posted By: John Doe | Category: Lean Manufacturing

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