This week The Economist writes of a “Third Industrial Revolution” arguing the the latest “digital” Industrial Revolution allows for greater customization and flexibility and may eventually lead to a return to more of the cottage based industries that were replaced by the first industrial revolution in the late 18th century.
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While there has been lot’s of news about “re-shoring” manufacturing to the United States from China we should all be aware that, while this is a welcome phenomenon,the trend is still outbound.
Check out these headlines today…..
Volvo To More Than Double Vehicle Models In China.
High oil and gasoline prices are driving businesses and consumers alike toward more energy efficient products. Three news stories today clearly illustrate this trend.
The Washington Times reports that sales of Electric Vehicles reached a monthly high in March. “Consumers …
The Council of Industry, the manufacturer’s association of the Hudson Valley, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2012 Manufacturing Champions Award. This honor is bestowed on individuals from both the public and private sector and an organization who through vision, dedication, hard work and tireless involvement have helped to overcome some of the many obstacles faced by manufacturers …
First the good news regarding the March Jobs Report, The manufacturing sector added 37,000 jobs in March, and manufacturing, as we all know, is a bell weather of the overall economy so this positive number bodes well for the future.
Now the bad news – everything else in the report is disappointing to say the least. For me the most discouraging number was the precipitous decline in the workforce. …
“Innovation — not manufacturing —has always propelled this country’s progress. A strategy to reward manufacturers who increase their payroll in the United States may not be as effective as one to support the firms whose creations — whether physical stuff or immaterial services — can conquer world markets and pay for the jobs of the rest of us.”
That is the gist of the story …
By Ned Monroe, NAM, senior vice president, external affairs
This January not only marked the start of a new business year; it also kicked off a critical presidential election year. Candidates are flooding the airwaves and social media sites with their plans to improve the economy and support manufacturers in America. Whether running for the White House or the court house, candidates are discussing …
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand cited the Manufacturing Institute’s Survey in making the case for her support of legislation intended to improve the nation’s manufacturing training infrastructure.
Gillibrand referred to the 2011 survey by the Manufacturing Institute and said that “more than 600,000 manufacturing jobs are unfilled due to a shortage of skilled workers. Two-thirds …
A NAM/Industry Week Survey of manufacturers shows that many firms are predicting higher sales and employment in 2012, but that the rising costs of energy and raw materials are cause for concern.
Chad Moutray, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers, wrote in the last NAM/IndustryWeek Survey of Manufacturers released in December, “the percentage of manufacturers who were …
The Council of Industry as a member of the Manufacturers Alliance spent two days this month meeting with state lawmakers on issues of importance to our members. Harold King moderated a panel discussion with Assembly and Senate members. For a brief video clip from that session or to watch Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos speaking to the group, go to our channel at Vimeo.com,
NBC Nightly News (3/8, story 4, 2:05, Williams) reported, “Even with so many Americans still unemployed, some companies, manufacturers in particular, are having trouble finding workers.” NBC (LeBeau) added, “Over the last two years American manufacturers have hired more than 400,000 workers. At the same time the number of manufacturing jobs unfilled has more than doubled to 264,000” …
The fact that manufacturing is vital to the growth of the economy in New York, and to the corollary of improving the state government’s financial situation, seems to have sunk in to the legislators and administration officials who attended and participated in the Manufacturing Alliance of New York States annual Manufacturing Days March 5 and 6 in Albany. What should, and more importantly …
The nationwide shortage of skilled workers is finally receiving some attention in the national media and it’s being talked about at times on the campaign trail by incumbents and candidates running for State Representative and Congress. Here in the Hudson Valley Council of Industry training programs are filled, and that’s a positive development but much more is needed. Recently two Hudson …
The NAM Manufacturing Institute has developed a “stackable” skills program that will make it much more attractive for people, particularly young people, to get into the field of manufacturing.
The program ends the false choice that young people must choose between a trade or college by providing a path to skill certificate – associates degree – bachelors degree – graduate …
The NAM Press Release on the State of the Union and the Administration’s discussion of manufacturing is dead on.
Here is a sample:
“The Obama Administration must take action to put an end to the rampant overregulation and overreach by the National Labor Relations Board and the Environmental Protection Agency. We need action on comprehensive tax reform that will lower the corporate tax …
Manufacturing in the New York region expanded in January at the fastest pace in nine months, reflecting improving orders, sales and employment.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s general economic index rose to 13.5, the highest level since April, from a revised 8.2 in December.
On a series of supplementary survey questions, 51 percent of respondents indicated that they expect their …
Heard on Morning Edition
January 12, 2012 – STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:
Manufacturing employment in this country is expanding. In fact, the labor department says that in 2011, more manufacturing jobs were added than in any year since the 1990s. Still, manufacturing employment is not what it was, as will be apparent, when we look more closely in the coming days, at South Carolina, a manufacturing state …
The Media is finally starting to understand not only the important role manufacturing plays in our economy, but also its high tech, high skill nature. In this article from NPR’s Morning Edition, Correspondent Adam Davidson visits Greenville South Carolina to discuss manufacturing’s past and future. Mr. Davidson was a guest at a Council of Industry Directors meeting in November of …
Before they decide, the go online. Your outbound marketing touches a buyer, but before they move ahead, they do their homework. They go online to see what they find about you and your company. The reason for this is that we no longer trust advertising. Research consistently tells us ads are trusted by only 14% of those seeing them. What people do trust is online ratings and reviews, videos …
Meet the people behind the products. From semi-conductors to Jet engine turbines – from apple pie filling to smoked salmon – from cosmetics to high definition micro displays – Council members make the products that make the world run. Through our podcast we introduce listeners to the people who own, work in, and support these businesses, businesses that together are the Council of Industry. We learn about their products and career paths. We learn about their leadership styles and their passion for their work. We learn about their challenges and their opportunities. In the process we learn more about manufacturing and why it is such a vital sector of our economy- vital to our region’s prosperity, our security and our future.
In the Spring 2024 Edition of HV Mfg, we feature profiles of two longstanding firms, James L. Taylor Manufacturing and Smith & Warren. The two firms' commitment to customer satisfaction, quality, and innovation highlight the importance of fostering company cultures that are innovative, customer-focused, and adaptable. Other articles delve into key topics such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, globalization trends impacting American manufacturing, compliance with wage and hour laws, and the role of education and training in developing a skilled manufacturing workforce. Additionally, readers get a glimpse into Dutchess Community College’s Mechatronics Lab, showcasing efforts to equip students and workers with advanced manufacturing skills. The edition also includes regular features like news briefs and directories, highlighting the diverse organizations supporting the Hudson Valley manufacturing sector.
In the Fall 2024 Edition of HV Mfg we look at the National and state elections that are happening this Fall. We profile of electronic assembly manufacturer Mettrix Technology Corporation and our Leader Q&A is with Putnam Precision Products’ Director of Operations Sean Hamilton. Rob Carpenter of LCM Granit writes on the value to your company’s hiring and retention that creating and maintaining a solid digital brand brings. David King writes on the promise of quantum computing to the manufacturing sector and its growing presence in the Hudson Vally at RPI in Troy and IBM in Poughkeepsie. The Empire Center’s Ken Giardin looks at the escalating costs and other challenges facing New York States Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Nancy Proyect Rider, President of NOMO Consulting provides a breakdown of the various economic development grants, loans and tax incentive offered to manufacturing.