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The article offers an analysis about the opportunities for industrial analytics within the chemical industry. It mentions the impact of the advances in machine learning on revenue, operations, employee safety and capital investments in the industry as well as details about operational and financial measurements.

The article presents a discussion on the benefits of implementing lean enterprise systems in productivity and cost reduction, adapted from the book "Capitalizing on Lean Production Systems to Win New Business" published by CRC Press LLC. The importance of a value stream map in connecting information flow with the material flow of a facility is emphasized. The factors to be considered when drawing the value stream map are outlined.

The article focuses on the new dimension for health and safety performance measurement through the management of organisational competence. It states that an accident data was used as lagging indicators because it can be easily measured and collected to represent to relevant departments and organisations. It says that a commitment and policy from senior management are required to implement, assess, and manage organisational competence to construct an existing management system framework.

The article discusses the improvement programs for the innovation and improvement of shop-floor operations in the manufacturing industry in the U.S. It states the application of lean manufacturing in operations to improve productivity and remain competitive in the global market. It also mentions the vitality of organizational factors for companies that continuing to strive for business strategy.

The article presents ways on how to develop and design product that would fit the company. It states the essential of product lifecycle (PLC) process as part of the company's business activities that deliver and manage products in the lifecycle. It also mentions the significant of PLC subprocess which are deliverables and projects that are outside the direct coverage of the company and PLC activity which resulted from the subprocess.

The article presents initiatives from Student Education Management System (SEMS) committees to help define and develop programs and services for student members in the U.S. It provides an overview of the student initiative (SI). It also examines on the turbulent in management of dilemma performance for measurement including predictability, lack stability and long time deployment.

The article highlights the significance of empowerment leadership to influence safety culture in Great Britain. It mentions the impact of executives' preference to act in a transformational way about productivity than safety to address important priorities. Moreover, the need for employees to get involve in things like risk assessment and job design is also emphasized.

The article focuses on the importance of communication in the safety, productivity and management of mining companies. It emphasizes that effective communications systems should be properly designed to avoid jamming issues. It notes that medium-frequency (MF) communications can be used to streamline haulage operations and locate key underground supervisory and maintenance personnel. It also mentions several equipment used for communication including radio systems and telephone systems.

The article discusses the integration of social, economic, and physical sciences to engineering product success. According to the author, mechanical engineers tend to focus on the details making product work as intended physically and leaving it to managers and government to interpret trends and set targets. It is stated that mechanical engineers need not to abandon science which can enable to design products that behave as intended. In addition, the marketing and management science have worked to construct tools for measuring and predicting market behavior.

The article discusses the development of real-time performance measurements at the steam plants 1 and 2 of Sasol, a South African company involved in mining, energy, chemicals and synthetic fuels. It notes that the company also developed a dynamic performance measures (DMPs) to give fundamental real time performance measures of each production unit in the steam plants and real-time financial metrics to compute the cost and margin for each process unit and area.

The article focuses on maximizing productivity in the workplace within the construction industry. The article suggests that to increase throughout and maintain profit margins, quarry managers should focus on the entire production process. The article also adds that one factor that should not be overlooked is the cost of fuel for loaders and generators.

The article discusses some strategies for maintaining the efficiency of industrial equipment and preventing fatal safety mishaps. It stresses that poorly managed equipment maintenance can have a damaging impact on an entire company, including lost production, increasing inventory carrying costs and potentially fatal accidents. A study conducted by the Aberdeen Group found that majority of respondents consider asset maintenance as important to their organizations' success.

The article focuses on the strategies adopted by the manufacturing industry to maintain the successful implementation of global 24/7 manufacturing activities. It notes that the key to success of a 24/7 operation include commitments to productivity, cost, investment budgets and total amount spent on the project. RollEase decided to use a three-dimensional product design tool to ensure consistency and eliminate delays and rework caused by using the wrong versions of designs.

The article discusses the management procedures for swine breeding in order to achieve good production. To achieve quality daily chores, breeders must meet the individual needs of each pig in the barn on a daily basis. Breeders need to evaluate the feed system to make sure it is in good repair, and evaluate feed quality to make sure feed flow-ability is achieved.

The world is shrinking, and companies can no longer count on thriving, let alone surviving, by isolating themselves. Both countries and companies grow more rapidly through integration, so it behooves organizations to devise management strategies to track political developments and monitor the productivity of employees worldwide. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Discusses the use of lean accounting as a tool to improve decision making and production process in business in the U.S. History of the emergence of lean accounting approach; Effect of lean accounting on industrial productivity; Financial perspective of lean accounting approach. INSET: Everything Is A Process.

Provides data on quality and productivity issues that operations managers in the U.S. perceive as strategic variables and how these are implemented within their companies. Leadership, strategy and values; Information and control systems; Human resource utilization; Quality assurance; Quality management; Customer satisfaction; Organization for quality management.

Investigates the causes of poor quality industrial management and productivity. Lack of attention and commitment by top management; Ways to improve quality management and productivity; Impact of the judgment of the customer on quality.

Examines the factors contributing to the industrial productivity growth in Japan. Types of productivity improvement activities; Explanation on Japanese management style; Impact of culture and political environment on productivity growth.

Presents a conceptual framework for understanding the concept of productivity in industries. Key issues of interest; Analysis of pertinent topics and relevant issues; Implications on industrial management.

Presents a view of professional management in the 1970s. Reasons for affirming the growth of management as a profession; Factors contributing to complex business decisions; Measurement of management performance; Misconceptions in professional management.

Focuses on the improvement of productivity with low capital investment through the manufacturing discipline technique. Benefits of manufacturing discipline; Enumeration of trends in management style; requirements of manufacturing discipline.

Focuses the challenges confronting industrial managers and engineers with the increasing demand for productivity and quality in the workplace. Principles of productivity and quality management; Approaches in controlling the elements involved in productivity and quality improvement programs; Strategies for overcoming common issues.

Focuses on incorporating Gestalt approach in business management. Possibility to industrial productivity; Improvement in employee performance; Enhancement in work methods.

Examines the Scanlon Plan, an employee incentive plan devised by Joseph N. Scanlon to improve industrial productivity levels in the U.S. Key issues of interest; Analysis of pertinent topics and relevant issues; Implications on industrial management.

Studies the ways of improving the total productivity of management and supervisory personnel in the United States and Canada. Comparison of facility by facility within the company and with the competitors; Total auditing; Items included in the audit; Improvement plans for overall productivity; Observations from the studies and efforts to improve productivity.

The article discusses aspects of lean engineering in maximizing efficiency, increasing productivity and reducing waste. It notes that lean production uses half the resources to double production and is founded by three key principles, respecting people, eliminating non-value-add activity, and maximizing the efficiency of value-add activity.

The article offers the author's insight on the significance of rightful business management principles for U.S. manufacturing companies to drive their business to success amid the recession. He points out the management philosophy of some companies which have been able to improve the productivity of their operations in comparison to its competitors despite paying higher worker salaries. He comments that companies need to create true productivity through technological and process innovations.

The article presents suggestions regarding industrial management strategies that should be implemented by companies. It is stated that planning for the future is important during uncertain economic times. It is suggested that performance measurement systems should be used to achieve organizational goals. An overview is given of the performance review process, which includes monitoring, evaluating, decision-making, taking action and communicating. It is suggested that engineers should come out of the shadows and reveal their skills as they play an important part in industrial production.

The article examines the effectivity of Digital Asset Management (DAM) in speeding up the localization, customization and personalization of product marketing communication. DAM enables business enterprises to achieve higher levels of engagement and sales conversion. Moreover, visual marketing assets such as images, designs, presentation, spreadsheets and animations entails economic gains and productivity gains.

The article reports on the business opportunities of using online diaries or weblogs. Companies are realizing the benefits of integrating weblogs and websites into their organizations which can increase productivity, help them gather business intelligence from competitors and to foster communication between leaders and staff. Weblogs may be used for social networking within companies thus improving management and organization.

Presents a case study regarding the creation of a current-state capacity map to shorten the order lead-time of a company in a slightly growing market. Involvement of understanding the realistic demand in developing the working capacity maps; Concept of working maps; Specification of a to-be capacity map.

Focuses on the integrated manufacturing strategy of Crown Equipment Corp. Background on the company; Achievements of the company within the U.S. manufacturing sector; Factors that contribute to the improved business performance and productivity of the company.

Focuses on the benefits of political activity on productivity. Willingness of an individual to participate in the organization; Components in the practice of management; Science of human cooperation.

Discusses the importance of training first-line supervisors, who plays an important role in improving productivity in industries. Key issues of interest; Analysis of pertinent topics and relevant issues; Implications on industrial management.

Discusses the impact of technical cooperation and technology transfers on industrial productivity levels. Key issues of interest; Analysis of pertinent topics and relevant issues; Implications on industrial management.

Considers the issue of how to measure an information technology (IT) department's productivity. Steps taken by the chief information officer of a large European high-tech company to improve the efficiency of his IT department; Importance of running IT effectively; Need to change the behavior of IT people in order to improve productivity. INSET: Strategies for improving productivity..

Focuses on the significance of the product design software in improving the business performance of Ford Corp. in Dearborn, Michigan. Increase on the level of productivity; Enhancement on the quality of service; Expansion of business opportunities.

The article reports on the theory of bio-inspiration and its application to running a business. The theory stresses that new ideas can be sourced from nature and then applied in a business context. It was said that Infosys Leadership Institute Director Matt Barney presented the theory to corporate, government and university leaders in Australia. Barney is said to be eager to use the parasite metaphor to describe unproductive work.

In this article the author offers business strategy for executives in managing their business and for personnel productivity in the middle of the challenging business environment. She highlights on the importance and benefits of time investment where enough time is allotted for training of personnel. She said one way to survive in the challenging times is to take time to realize other uses of technologies at hand and teaching personnel to use them efficiently to improve productivity.

The article reports on the plan of fertilizer companies in North America to implement production cuts in 2009. The fertilizer companies have reported that lower sales caused both a buildup of inventories and price declines in the fourth quarter of 2008. The article highlights the performance of selected fertilizer companies in 2008, including Potash Corp. and Terra Industries.

The article analyzes the factors needed to remain competitive and for industrial productivity. According to the author, finding creative ways of getting a product or service in front of customers must be a priority of business. In addition, working closely with existing customers to tighten relations will help to keep them in the longer term.

The article discusses the use of data mining and predictive analytics to predict and improve sales performance. Predictive analytics was believed to be capable of addressing the human issues inherent in forecast reliability as well as increasing productivity for sales teams. Moreover, it is noted that these systems could also results in account purchasing and attrition integrated into the customer relationship management (CRM) environment.

The article reports on the decision of Fomento Group to purchase machines manufactured by Volvo Construction Equipment Corp. to maximize its machine availability, increase its productivity, and reduce its production cost. It has been noted that the firm has been purchasing haulers from Volvo, since these machinery can cope up with the wet haul roads and the 40 degree Celsius temperature of the mines located in Goa, India. The author also states that Fomento has also bought additional Volvo machines, such as wheel loaders and excavators, that would meet the demand of its businesses operating in India.

The article asserts that technology cannot substitute for sound management practices that encourage growth and increased productivity for business enterprises in Australia. Technology is merely a facilitator for growth and productivity increases are ultimately in the hands of employees themselves. The issues' implications for management are also cited.

The article reports on the key findings of a study by Measurement, Control & Automation Association (MCAA) on the performance against peers and competitors of its member companies. The study reveals that 2005 was a good year for everybody because revenues increased by 11.7% and operating income increased by 20.3% compared to 2004. MCAA used two trends in analyzing the statistics which are the acquisition of oriented organization and the number of lower performers in both categories.

The article presents the strategies of chief information officers in taking advantage with the growing popularity of mobile devices. Personal devices and other mobile technologies have become an integral part of information technology (IT). The author also compared the cost and value of mobile technology in the IT sector. Finally, the author points out that mobile technologies can improve efficiency and productivity of the company. INSET: MoreROI..

Discusses the application of Response Management computer software in manufacturing industries. Limitations to the performance capabilities of business organizations; Challenges of manufacturing; Impact of software solution on manufacturing operations.

Focuses on the effect of the growing need for an increased measurement efficiency and reuse on the productivity of laboratories of electronic design and validation engineers. Factor contributing to the current condition of the laboratories' productivity; Process in improving productivity in the laboratories; Name of the software recommended by the author that will help in the improvement of the laboratories' productivity.

Presents information on the decision of Hydro Aluminum North America to upgrade its Saint Augustine casthouse in Florida to prioritize energy efficiency, waste reduction, biodiversity and pollution control. Scope of the upgrade strategy; Effect of the upgrade on productivity and production processes in the facility; Cost of the upgrade.