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Manufacturing Growth Picks up Pace in January

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:09:30 +0000

The U.S. manufacturing industry continued to expand through January, as an increase in new orders accelerated the growth rate to its highest level in seven months.

Worth a Look: From Factories to Cubicles

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:14:22 +0000

Plus: The Leap Second, What a Scientist Looks Like, (Supposedly) Impossible Chemistry Reactions, IRS Audit Red Flags and MORE.

What Sales and Procurement Pros Really Think of Each Other

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:39 +0000

Sales and procurement professionals each express respect for their counterparts and a willingness to work together, according to a 2011 report. At the same time, however, there is evidence that focusing on price rather than value prevents both groups from engaging with one another for mutual benefit.

Manufacturing Growth Accelerates at Year’s End

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:09:51 +0000

U.S. manufacturing growth accelerated through the last month of 2011, growing at its fastest rate in six months and easing recessionary fears as the new year begins.

What Manufacturers Expect in 2012

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:00:20 +0000

The manufacturing sector posted steady growth through most of 2011, both on a global level and in the U.S. While there are serious concerns about economic instability from the European debt crisis and a still-weak housing sector, the outlook for manufacturing in the new year is largely positive.

Is this the Year Hiring Rebounds?

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:58:10 +0000

Employers expect to add new jobs in the coming months, but they don’t plan to ramp up hiring in a significant way until substantial economic gains occur, market research suggests.

Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: China Slaps Anti-Dumping Duties on U.S.-Made Autos

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 02:18:10 +0000

Plus: New Jobless Claims Drop to Lowest Level Since 2008 and Execs See Manufacturing Jobs Returning to the U.S.

Happy Holidays from IMT!

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:30:50 +0000

Another productive year is coming to an end. It’s been our pleasure bringing you the trends that are changing the way the world does business, and ideas to help keep up. As 2011 winds down and the holidays render the workplace quieter, we look forward to delivering the information you need to succeed in 2012. Until then…

U.S. Industrial Production Dips in November

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:15:25 +0000

For the first time in seven months, production at U.S. factories, mines and utilities slipped in November. The decline was largely due to fewer automobiles being produced

Light Friday: 2011′s Most Overused Professional Buzzwords

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:30:37 +0000

Plus: NASA’s Comet Harpoon and (Lousy) Gift-Giving among Co-Workers.