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From the Archives: The Bourgeoning Power of US Manufacturers Overseas

Success

Every manufacturer has his hands full to supply the home market, and many are not looking for foreign trade. In one case, we were promised five locomotives but have been able to secure only three, as the manufacturer said he could not afford to disappoint a needy and constant customer. Photo courtesy of SUCCESS magazine.

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The U.S. Needs More Tradespeople and Women Are Answering the Call

Success

With a projected 650,000 construction jobs open in the U.S. While the manufacturing industry emerged strong after the COVID-19 pandemic, it could be facing up to 1.9 million unfilled manufacturing jobs if the current trajectory doesn’t change. She eventually quit her job in academia and enrolled in the GAF Roofing Academy.

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10 Essential Elements of an Emergency Evacuation Plan

The Receptionist

how many stories, the construction material). Specific emergency evacuation plan procedures Mark the locations of all emergency equipment, routes, and exits, and ensure they are kept clear of obstructions at all times. This is especially true for places like manufacturing facilities.

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New Certification for Safety Professionals Focuses on Behavioral Health and Well-Being

Workplace Wellness

The new Workplace Well­Being for Safety Professionals Certification (WWSP-10) equips safety professionals with the skills to improve the quality of life for their employees both in their workplace and private lives. Because when people feel their best, they perform their best – keeping themselves and others safe."

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MillerKnoll’s top office fit out trends for 2024

Workplace Insight

MillerKnoll’s newly announced sustainability goals inform material and manufacturing selections, exemplifying corporate responsibility for an eco-driven workforce and clientele. HAY recently received the Nordic Swan Ecolabel for their Boa Table with linoleum tabletops.

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We’ve been getting job training all wrong

Work Life

They just need to be equipped to move into the functions we need staffed the most. For example, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, education, and health services have a labor shortage. For example, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, education, and health services have a labor shortage. Data from the U.S.

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Is College Still Worth It?

Success

As owner of the manufacturing firm InterTech Plastics, he knew about it all too well. He helped to design systems to make products cheaper to produce, enabling them to compete with Chinese manufacturers, while not sacrificing quality. Students are learning not only how to service Teslas but also how to manufacture them.