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Lean applies to every function within a business. You cannot succeed on your lean journey without engaging the sales organization at some point.

It’s easy to add function upon function to control engineering software, but what you end up with are bloated and sluggish applications.

The North American auto industry is converting to a metric wire standard, as it produces more and more global vehicle platforms. Chrysler, Ford and General Motors will begin converting to ISO 6722 wire on new product lines. However, all carryover vehicles will continue to use SAE J1128 wire.

Both recipients of 2010 Shingo Prize are assembly plants in Mexico. This is the first time since 1988 that the prestigious operational excellence award did not go to at least one U.S.-based plant. Is this anything to be alarmed about?

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenged 20 collegiate teams to design and build energy-efficient houses powered exclusively by the sun. Here’s how they did.

Manufacturing and design engineers have more ways than ever to get the latest news about assembly technologies, trends and strategies.

During the past year, electric cars and advanced battery technology have dominated the headlines and the airwaves. However, today General Motors Co. announced that it plans to invest $890 million in five North American plants to build a new generation of fuel-efficient small-block car and truck engines. What do you think of this? Will the internal combustion engine still dominate the marketplace in 2020?

During a speech today at Cape Canaveral, FL, President Obama announced that his Administration is committed to the long-term future of the U.S. space program. In fact, he announced that he’s increasing NASA’s budget by $6 billion over the next five years. That money will be spent on "new designs, new materials, new technologies that will transform not just where we can go but what we can do when we get there."  Is this a bold step forward or a foolish step backward?

If you assemble wire harnesses or if you integrate wire or cable into your assemblies, you’ll want this monthly e-newsletter.

Manufacturers have no trouble hanging onto key employees these days, since job opportunities are scarce. But, that hasn’t reduced the need to find new ways to engage people. No matter what type of economic opportunities a company can provide, engagement still plays an important role in employee retention.