The consequences of missed or ignored
production equipment maintenance range
from lost production to costly and perhaps
fatal safety mishaps. Small manufacturers
have very little margin of error when it comes
to keeping their equipment running, and
this article explores preventive maintenance,
predictive maintenance and Total Productive
Maintenance (TPM) strategies these companies
can use to reduce equipment downtime and
reactive maintenance efforts.
Half of IW readers are from companies with yearly revenues under $100 million.
97% of all exporting manufacturers in the U.S. have fewer than 500 employees.
August: Getting Access to Capital
This article explores the strategies some small and
mid-sized manufacturers -- particularly those in slow
or no-growth industries -- are pursuing to secure
capital to remain relevant and competitive in a
changing marketplace. IW shares the experiences
of several manufacturers that have succeeded in
getting the funding and financing they need to
reposition themselves as attractive companies to
financial institutions and investors.
November: The Face of Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturing
Small and mid-sized manufacturers are playing a vital role in
responding to today's global challenges and are an important
part of the solution. Strengthening the role of small and mid-sized
manufacturers will enhance the nation's overall ability to adapt in
order to compete and succeed in the decades ahead. This articles
looks at the best practices of several small to mid-sized manufacturing
companies, and profiles some of the most progressive-thinking
manufacturing managers who are making a real difference in their
factories and plants.
