iBi - March 2010

The Specialized Manufacturing Strategy Group of the EDC is driving change.

Change can be unsettling, but if you live in the Tri-County Area, these changes represent new opportunities.

The revolutionary electric drive system gives the new D7E an unmatched combination of power, sustainability, control and maneuverability.

The construction of a new medical devices manufacturing plant in Canton is nearly complete.

Manufacturing jobs pay higher wages than the service sector, generating increased buying power, boosting consumer confidence and stimulating the economy.

According to Doug Williams, its founder, Drywood Products manufactures “the only patented method of wall and roof sheathing available today.”

An emerging concept in continuous improvement balances the efficiencies of a company’s processes with development of sustainable operating practices.

Working with complementary service businesses that aren’t as cyclical as manufacturing may encourage growth.

Retrieve thousands of dollars in cash back from the IRS using an underutilized tax credit.

Manufacturers can overcome the problems of kanban implementations with “Virtual Pull” systems.

As someone who has worked with unions and manufacturers for much of my life, I know how important manufacturing is to Illinois.

This re-manufacturer of electric motors, pumps, generators and industrial gearboxes was able to survive and stay healthy during the recession.

To enhance asset management, focus must shift to the metric of Overall Equipment Effectiveness.

Ron Bloom is the president's senior counselor for manufacturing policy.