GM Reports Quarterly Profit, Raises Forecast August 4, 2021 General Motors Co. today reported a quarterly profit as the Detroit-based automaker maintained output of high-profit trucks and SUVs despite a global shortage of semiconductors. The company also boosted its 2021 forecast.
Manufacturing Adds 27,000 Jobs, Paced by Durable Goods August 6, 2021 Manufacturing boosted employment by 27,000 jobs in July, with durable goods doing the heavy lifting.
Durable Goods Orders Rise on Aircraft July 27, 2021 Durable goods orders increased in June assisted by a gain in aircraft orders, the U.S. Commerce Department reported today.
Caterpillar Quarterly Profit Rises on Sales Boost July 30, 2021 Caterpillar Inc. today reported a higher second-quarter profit as sales of its heavy equipment increased.
From Lawns to Flight, the Future is Electric May 13, 2021 One of the annoyances of living in the suburbs is the incessant whine of gas-powered lawnmowers and leafblowers—particularly the latter.
Manufacturing Remains at Strong Levels, ISM Says May 3, 2021 Manufacturing continued to operate at strong levels in April, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Study Shows Big Increase in Digital Readiness September 29, 2020 While the manufacturing sector generates large amounts of data, relatively few companies have fully harnessed that data to improve operational efficiencies.
Six Trends to Watch for in Aerospace and Defense This Year October 7, 2020 The world has changed remarkably in 2020. The new decade began with a sense of optimism and historically strong economies in both the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
How Manufacturers Can Build More Efficient Health Plans September 21, 2020 An executive makes the case for why manufacturers may want to change how they procure health plans.
Rush job? No prob! September 24, 2020 Improvements in manufacturing management software, robotics, additive manufacturing and thermal controls are making small batch sizes more cost effective—even for smaller shops. Manufacturing plants are able to reduce inventory, improve throughput and reduce demands on human operators.