Are you in the fast lane, driving with the pack or in the slow lane? With the VAST opportunities for manufacturers to succeed, perhaps it is time to put on your turn signal and step on the gas!
There is a LOT of conversation about trade wars, tariffs and politics yet what has created havoc this week is an act of mother nature.
Fueled by tax cuts, deregulation and robust consumer demand, business owners are optimistic about the future.
Since Amazon is willing to search for win-win deals with the competition, who knows what will come next. Are you impacted by Amazon?
How recently have you gone on a tour? You might want to start by going on a tour of your company. As strange as it sounds, it can be eye opening if you take the view of an external tour and see what you observe. Better yet, take others with you and see what they observe.
According to a new an Industry Week article, you can achieve amazing growth and success without robots and IoT! Combilift has used innovation, creativity and the customer experience to go it alone with amazing results! Safer, simpler, smarter is their tag line.
According to the report, there has been a resurgence of manufacturing in the U.S. the last few years. With a continued focus on innovation, education and workforce development, we can keep this trend going.
According to the Industry Week and the National Association of Manufacturers, manufacturing is on fire! Manufacturers optimism registered 95.1% - the highest level EVER recorded!
According to the Wall Street Journal, robots are taking on pharmaceuticals and food preparation.
Chicago logistics is all about connectivity. Connecting the east with the west, Chicago is a natural hub. 5 international airports, 7 Class I railroads carrying 50% of the nation's freight (think of the enormity of that figure!), 3rd largest intermodal port in the world, 3rd largest interstate highway system in America, and more.
