Amid mediocre scores on international science tests by U.S. students, and predictions of future shortages of scientists and engineers, policy makers have recently awakened and begun requiring more science courses in U.S. schools.
Peterbilt Motors Co. (Denton, TX), a division of PACCAR Inc. (Bellevue, WA), manufactures trucks for the over-the-road, construction, municipal and medium-duty markets.
In the past 6 months we've covered topics ranging from 5S to lean principles. Now it's time to talk about what's needed to turn words into action-leadership.
GW Plastics Inc. (Bethel, VT) provides design, injection molding and component assembly services to manufacturers in a variety of industries, including those in the automotive, medical, industrial equipment and consumer electronics sectors.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., a division of Lockheed Martin Corp. (Bethesda, MD) manufacturers some of the most advanced military aircraft in the world, and is lead contractor for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program-the single largest defense contract in history.
By 2020 or sooner, it is expected that there will be 1 billion cars and light trucks on the road. That's 25 percent more vehicles than we have today-one for every 6 1/2 people on the planet-says Joseph B. White, Detroit Bureau Chief of The Wall Street Journal.
The Spintron test-bench allows NASCAR teams to maximize engine performance by running precision durability tests, component failure analyses and frictional horsepower checks on valve trains and bolt-on engine components.
Companies have applied 5S so pervasively that many regard it as a system or process unto itself. Unfortunately, the vast majority of 5S applications that I witness do not live up to their full potential in terms of delivering results.
Hatch Stamping Co. (Chelsea, MI) manufactures metal stampings and assemblies for Tier 1 automotive suppliers of seat belts, fuel delivery systems, brakes and seats. The company recently opened a fourth plant in Howell, MI.
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