Manufacturing 2.0
Rock River Valley manufacturing experts discuss the many facets of manufacturing: technology, education, training, events, people and any other aspects of this important segment of our economy. They’ll use this blog to get the word out and solicit feedback on local and global manufacturing. They hope to better engage our employers, employees and our future work force and increase their understanding of manufacturing.

Archive for July 31st, 2009

Cash for Clunkers Gets Another Look

Add comment July 31st, 2009

The “cash for clunkers” program recently launched appears to be well received by the buyers of new autos.  Hopefully, the government will find these additional funds, maybe switching them from one pocket into this pocket so as not to create more debt.  If this sells new cars, the car guys will have to build more new ones, putting more people back to work…and creating the impetus for supplier chain capital investments.   Clunkers

Auto Industry’s Comeback-Tips for Others

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This article talks about the auto industry and its comeback, but I thought it also offered tips for other manufacturers….   Comeback