http://blogs.e-rockford.com/manufacturing 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. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:34:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en SJTI introduced Visual instruction almost two years ago. It has helped communication, on time delivery and to shorten lead times. Check out this blog for more information and a training program. Job Shop Scheduling A Visual System for Complex Shops From: WordPress.com Blog | November 06, 2009 ... for 99+% DDP, reduced lead-times, ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/manufacturing/2009/11/07/visual-instruction/ Here's a link to a free webinar being offered by Industry Week....   Webinar http://blogs.e-rockford.com/manufacturing/2009/11/06/future-of-manufacturing/ A good market if you export components... ItalyMachinery http://blogs.e-rockford.com/manufacturing/2009/11/06/italy-casts-growing-global-presence-in-equipment-and-machinery/ More good news about manufacturing production in the UK...   UK Surely that bodes well for the U.S. http://blogs.e-rockford.com/manufacturing/2009/11/06/uk-manufacturing-output-jumps-in-september/ Haas also has a working relationship with Techworks to conduct training for manufacturers.  Techworks is located at the Eigerlab...   here http://blogs.e-rockford.com/manufacturing/2009/11/06/ntma-haas-team-up-to-address-workforce-gap/ Stop in to see their booth or listen to their educational presentation: Speakers: Al Julian Vice President MegaFab (Whitney/Piranha/Bertsch)   Thom Shelow  President  Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. Exhibitors: Advanced Engineered Systems Inc   ALM Corporation   AMBI Clutches & Joints Corp   Black Bros Co   BUWW Coverings Inc   Davi Inc / Promau   Electron Beam Technologies Inc   Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International   HG Farley Laser Lab USA Inc   LSP ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/manufacturing/2009/11/06/illinois-companies-participate-in-fabtech/ Anyone who has really studied the American Revolution and the elections of 1800 would know that this kind of  outcry and "politiking" is nothing unusual.  It's called freedom of speech.  bill Manufacturers can't compete if costs are dictated to by government. The colonists resisted when the Brits imposed taxes on printed ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/manufacturing/2009/11/05/fox-news-reports-republican-resistance-to-costly-bill/ Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL) today joined dozens of his colleagues and thousands of Americans on the steps of the U.S. Capitol for a news conference to protest Speaker Pelosi’s government takeover of health care. The House is scheduled to vote Saturday on Speaker Pelosi’s 1,990-page bill, which would raise taxes $730 billion on Americans, ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/manufacturing/2009/11/05/madam-speaker-tear-up-this-bill/ Negatively impacted by foreign competition?  You may qualify for federal funds here.. Funds http://blogs.e-rockford.com/manufacturing/2009/11/05/federal-funds-help-manufacturers-compete/ The Illinois State Medical Society opposes: Government-mandated treatment guidelines that interfere with doctors’ clinical decision-making and the doctor-patient partnership. A government-subsidized “public option” that would unfairly compete in the health insurance market. A “public option” that ties physician reimbursement to Medicare’s inadequate payment rates and/or mandates physician participation. A single payor health system. ISMS ... http://blogs.e-rockford.com/manufacturing/2009/11/05/open-letter-to-illinois-patients/