DCED is proud to relaunch our proactive media pitching initiative by sharing a brand-new editorial calendar for top site selection publications read by site consultants and business leaders across the Read More
2016 Shale Gas Innovation Contest
Put Down Your Shovels and Enter the 5th Annual 2016 Shale Gas Innovation Contest – Applications due by Midnight, Feb 1st! STATE COLLEGE, PA – The snowstorm is over! Now Read More
The Pay Premium for Manufacturing Workers as Measured by Federal Statistics
Historically, manufacturing jobs have offered relatively high pay, but there is not a consensus on the size of the pay premium for manufacturing jobs relative to the economy as a Read More
The State of Manufacturing Technology in 2016… and Beyond
New technologies are changing the economies of scale so that large- and small-scale value chains can be successful. (IW – Kimberly Knickle: 1-8-16) As an industry, manufacturing is “hot.” Regions Read More
Outsourcing Manufacturing: A 20/20 view
(Supply Chain Management Review — Peerless Research Group: 1-11-16) Outsourcing Manufacturing is becoming a well-established approach for companies that want to strategically manage materials in today’s fast-paced business environment. While Read More
What’s the Strategy Driving your Innovation
Six key questions to ask to create a clear market-driven new product strategy for your company’s innovation efforts. (IW – Mike Dalton: 1-11-16) It’s almost axiomatic – business growth requires Read More
Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2016
(Manufacturing Leadership: 1-5-16) As the New Year begins, the editorial team at the Manufacturing Leadership Council offers 12 business and technology predictions for the year ahead. Included are predictions about Read More
The Logistics of Efficient and Effective Purchasing
While the integration of your external supply chain is critical, companies should first make sure that their internal supply chain is truly integrated and collaborative to reach the full benefits Read More
Ben Franklin SGICC’s 2016 Shale Gas Innovation Contest
Apply Now for Ben Franklin SGICC’s 2016 Shale Gas Innovation Contest! Just a reminder to all Innovators that applications can be submitted between now and 11:59PM on February 1st for Read More
IT and OT Converging in the Factory of the Future
Technology, innovation, and advanced manufacturing capabilities are the agents of change that you need to understand, and embrace (American Machinist – Larry Korak: 12-23-15) The “Factory of the Future” is Read More
