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The article focuses on the state of employment and manufacturing in the U.S. and mentions the technology such as the industry Internet of Things (IOT). Topics discussed include impact of automation on the productivity of work, how technology helps in decreasing costs, and the growth of manufacturing output in the previous years.

The article reports on the moves of Huntsman International LLC to boost its propylene oxide (PO) productivity and safety in the U.S. Josh A. Nordgulen of Huntsman states that it conduct a bidding to find firms that can provide standardized tractors and trailers with increased cargo capacity and high level of safety. The winning bid Slay Transportation Co. Inc. and Huntsman with Polar Tank Trailer LLC to determine the specifications of its hybrid DOT407 trailer that will be ordered from Polar.

The article discusses the business growth opportunities could offer by supply chain execution (SCE) system for business growth in the U.S. It cites that if properly configured, it can provide accuracy in all phases of operation, resulting in cost savings and business expansion. It will enable manufacturing and distribution organizations to improve productivity and efficiencies within their distribution systems. Companies that have successfully benefited from the SCE system are also cited.

The article highlights the need for companies in the U.S. to improve their ergonomics to achieve productivity. Shawnalea Shelley, program coordinator for Therapeutics Associates Inc., claims that most employees do not have a clear understanding of posture and force and how to change them. Remedy Interactive has launched the On-line Enterprise Safety (OES) software which help industrial managers to detect ergonomic risks.

This article describes how the decision of Federal Warehouse Co. of East Peoria, Illinois, to share detailed financial information with employees contributed to the increase in profitability at the company. Some background information on Federal's businesses are offered. The idea of open-book management is discussed.

The article discusses the author's view on the need for simple performance measurement to establish measures in business failure in the U.S. The author mentions material handling consultants discover that many companies usually opt to failure when measures get wrong results. In this regard, simple performance measurement is applied to determine incorrect measures and incorrect actions to develop measurement drive behavior to improve programs.

The article focuses on the anticipation that chief financial officers will see persistent savings from another year of declining real wages in 2007. Since 2002, real wages in the U.S. have been falling, with the rate of decline that accelerates sharply. Despite strong gross domestic product and productivity growth, median real hourly wages have dropped by more than two percent in 2003.

The article looks at the productivity trends in the construction industry in the U.S. for 2012, with a particular focus for electric contractors field, from a survey by the FMI Corp. It highlights the improvement of productivity, which come from strong leadership and management, better and more consistent management processes, and new delivery methods. Several charts related to the productivity survey are presented.

The article offers tips on how to reduce waste and improve productivity in the automotive collision repair industry in the U.S. According to several lean process experts, including Amjad Farah, Steve Feltovich and Doug Kirk, include the development of a standardized process, the need to be organized and the importance of providing information visually to employees. Also discussed is the role of a company's paint supplier in achieving the said goals.

The article discusses the importance of employee recognition in the U.S. It states that recognition programs keep the company from capsizing and increases the productivity and raise the revenue of a company. It notes that holistic programs that build relationship and improve the performance of a company can influence the success of the employee recognition program. It also mentions that including a social media component can hold significant promise for the recognition program.

The article discusses the significance of electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs) on truck industry in the U.S. The EOBRs has been implemented by some fleets to enhance safety, improve productivity and reduce costs. The recorders become a tool to gain a competitive advantage especially during the toughest times. Furthermore, fleets who are using the capabilities of EOBRs to fine-tune their operations have established success in the business.

The article reports that automation are giving way to plant-wide efforts that yield performance analysis and front-office profit maximization in the food processing industry in the United States. It discusses how plantwide integration enables operational managers to directly identify what parts of an operation are meeting safety, quality, productivity and overall effectiveness targets. The article highlights the benefits of plant automation.

The article discusses the concept of lean production and its usefulness in the collision repair industry of U.S. The concept, as cited, was based on the principles for achieving maximum productivity with the least amount of effort or expense. Going lean entails the creation of a process that offers quality the first time because it was cheaper compared to defects and errors. Meanwhile, information on the key elements of shop operations that can be aimed for going lean is given.

The article provides some insights into the top 50 electrical contractors in the United States, which are ranked based on record sales and net profits. Many of the firms attribute their growth to increased productivity in the field, larger contracts, better pre-construction communication on the part of the engineers, improved project management, surety availability and successful branding and advertising campaigns.

Presents the results of a survey concerning operations performance of cataloging companies in the U.S. in May 2003. Measurement of the average distribution center of the firms; Factors to consider in increasing the productivity of a cataloging firm; Guidelines for developing credible research outcomes. INSET: 8 Guidelines for Research.

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.

Focuses on the decentralized operating strategy adopted by the management team of Sonepar USA, an electrical distributor in the U.S., which allows them to build a billion-dollar company in six years. Background of the company; Foundation of the company's expansion formula; Divisions and subsidiaries.

Focuses on the benefits of the motor analysis program of the manufacturing industries in the U.S. Determination of the clutch engagement time; Increase of industrial productivity; Implementation of quality assurance program for repaired motors.

Focuses on the adoption of lean manufacturing operation of forging plant TECT Cleveland in Euclid, Ohio. Reduction of the production times; Enhancement of industrial productivity; Decrease of the floorspace requirements.

An interview with William Killingsworth, vice president of manufacturing and supply chain research at the organization DESE Research, is presented. Killingsworth talks about his concern about the state of manufacturing in the U.S. He explains the difficulty in measuring the manufacturing output of computers and peripheral devices. He also comments on the role of currency manipulation in the decline in manufacturing.

Reports on the results of a survey on manufacturing operations and productivity of 1990-1994 winners of America's Best Plants. Impact of the award on productivity improvement; Comments from industry executives; Problems associated with global competition; Challenges in the industry. INSET: Best not good enough..

Focuses on the efficacy of using computer software for equipment management in the U.S. Reduction in the cost of managing machines; Increase in industrial productivity; Improvement in work order system.

The article reports on the growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector. It has been predicted that the industrial production will continue growth through the remainder of 2013. A rebound in the housing industry and higher demand for transportation equipment has driven manufacturing growth domestically. However, Dan Meckstroth, chief economist for the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation, says this growth is moderate.

The article discusses the importance of ergonomics in managing the industrial productivity in the U.S. It is mentioned that implementing ergonomics in industrial processes involves five steps, which includes identification of problematic jobs, assessing the risks related to problematic jobs and the use of countermeasures against the problematic jobs. Also, the author states that the manufacturers should try to maintain the balance between the productivity and work safety.

The article presents an analysis on monolithic refractories which provides an optimal productivity and cost effectiveness in melting and holding aluminum in the U.S. It highlights the right insulation for aluminum melting-holding furnaces that will reflect on operating conditions. It notes the significance of cup tests using low temperature in assessing lining materials. Moreover, the importance of monolithics in typical melt-hold gas fired reverbatory furnaces is also mentioned.

The article discusses the standard, ASTM E2691-09, adopted by the American Society of Testing and Materials International (ASTM) for measuring construction productivity at task, projecty, and industry levels in the U.S. ASTM E2691-09 or job productivity measurement (JPM) measures the change of rate of productivity at the same time it measures job progress. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) notes that the construction industry is a major contributor to the economy.

The article focuses on the significance of carbon dioxide technology in the industrial companies in the U.S. It notes the productivity, worker safety, and profitability improvements of carbon dioxide technology in industrial companies. It examines the nature and components of carbon dioxide. Furthermore, it also states the benefits of carbon dioxide brings in the society.

The article offers information on the importance of high-volume/low-volume (HV/LS) industrial fans among industrial plants in the U.S. It mentions that the system-designed fan minimizes costs while improving working conditions for employees. Moreover, it notes that HV/LS fans reduce floor sweat due to variances preventing accidents such as slips and falls.

The article focuses on the future needs of collision repair industry as forecasted by Larry Carter, retired chief executive officer of Car-O-Liner Co. in the U.S. Carter focuses about the view of the industry from the public because of improperly repaired vehicles. Moreover, he has been concerned about the number of new people needed in the industry that can provide more efficiency and productivity.

The article presents tips for truck equipment distributors on increasing their profits, as discussed by Doyle Sumrall of the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) during The Work Truck Show in the U.S. in 2006. Sumrall discussed ways of improving the productivity of distributors, as well as the link between company profitability and the attitude of employees. Information is provided on seminars for distributors being conducted by the NTEA around the country.

Provides tips in improving the jobsite efficiency. Work prioritization; Usage of industrial-quality tools; Application of wireless communications to minimize delay.

Focuses on the factors that will contribute to productivity and efficiency improvements to freight transportation and trucking in the United States. Impact of technology; Web-based load matching applications in trucking operations; Improvements in the area of logistics.

The article focuses on a report commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy, and released on December 3, 2012 by NERA Economic Consulting. According to the report, increased natural gas exports would broadly benefit the U.S. economy. It also suggests that U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports could lead to higher prices, more production, less consumption, and more imports from Canada.

The article reports on the contention of experts that increased U.S. oil production will not have an immediate impact on global prices, but could supply other key U.S. economic benefits. According to Richard G. Newell, administrator of the U.S. Energy Information Admnistration, the impact of greater access on market prices depends on factors such as actual production flows and differences in the extent of global integration in oil and natural gas markets.

A chart is presented that shows the state of the U.S. petroleum industry as of September 5, 2016, which includes its 4 week average, average year-to-date, and change in percentage.

The article focuses on the moves of paintball manufacturer Tippman Sports in using computer software including Microsoft Dynamics GP and Psion-Teklogix Workabout Pro hand computers in its warehouse operations in 2009 in the U.S. Tippmann has adopted Microsoft Dynamics in 1999 to help assist the company in enterprise resource planning. Due to the software limited capability, Tippman used Psion-Teklogix hardware that networked with Microsoft Dynamics which resulted to increased productivity.

The article focuses on the move of cake accessories supplier DecoPac Inc. in installing several large industrial fans from Big Ass Fan Co. in order to create an efficient movement of air at the mezzanine level of its production areas in 2009 in the U.S. Employees of DecoPac has experienced discomfort when working in the mezzanine to absence of air movement, wherein it affected their morale and productivity. DecoPac vice president Kim Roy has ordered to install the fans to maintain productivity.

The article focuses on the new ways to use the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system software to improve organizational effectiveness in the U.S. Many businesses can use their ERP tool to achieve step-function improvements in productivity and enhancement. The core functions of ERP systems involve the capability of recording a broad range of operational data that play a critical role in scoreboards and key performance indicators.

Lists the five warning signs toward downward trends in U.S. manufacturing innovation according to a report released by the Manufacturing Institute and the Council of Manufacturing Associations. Percentage of increase in manufacturing output since the last recession; Decrease in share of global trade in manufactured products; Factors that contribute to the lack of new worker entry in the country.

Discusses the correlation between information technology (IT) spending and productivity improvement in several manufacturing companies in the United States. Statistics on productivity improvement of companies with high IT spending; Improvement in the productivity of the telecommunications-equipment plant of Alcatel USA.

The article focuses on maintaining a balance between industrial safety and production in the U.S. It mentions poor safety performance eliminates the potential for business from their clients who demand safety excellence from their contractors and suppliers; and need for making strategy in order to encourage employees to maintain balance between safety and productivity. It also mentions need for setting up accountability within businesses.

The article explores the health conditions of employees who are working hard in the U.S. Topics include the perceptions of several senior management on the employees to sustain certain type of efficiency throughout their shift and the growing costs of fatigue in health-related lost productivity. The statement of National Council for Occupational Safety and Health co-founder Jessica Martinez on the impact of fatigue on work-related injuries and dangerous workplace is also emphasized.

The article presents data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's Petroleum Supply Monthly Report on the crude oil production in the U.S. during April 2014.

The article reports that Accuride Corp. has improved its industrial productivity due to its "Fix and Grow" program in the U.S.

The article focuses on the 2013 Annual Energy Outlook reference case released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The reference case projects that U.S. oil production will increase more quickly than previous forecast due to advanced technologies. According to Adam Sieminski, EIA administrator, it is the first time that IEA has projected estimates to 2040 and used a Brent crude reference price.

The article focuses on the increase in the production of both crude oil and lease condensate in the U.S. It attributes the increase in production to the ability to combine horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing, new technologies which are said to open a new array of oil production. It also mentions the move of many companies to invest in horizontal drilling rigs and positioning them in the tight oil plays.

The article focuses on the modest growth outlook for U.S. industries in 2012. The third quarter Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI) U.S. Industrial Outlook 2012 report is presented wherein it highlights the one percent industrial growth in the second quarter, down from the 10 percent of the first quarter. The modest growth forecast through the rest of 2012 and the gradual increase in 2013 are discussed, as well as the moderate pace expected in the second half of 2014.

The article reports on the 0.2% increase seen in productivity in the manufacturing sector, which is slower compared to the 5.5% recorded in the first three months of 2012. A slowdown in productivity in the manufacturing sector usually means that companies will soon recruit new employees to keep up with the demand, but according to the author, it will be an unlikely event in 2012 given the situation of the U.S. economy. A sluggish 1.7% rise in unit-labor cost was seen in first quarter 2012.

The author discusses the request of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) for the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whether Chesapeake Energy Corp., ConocoPhillips, and others conspired to lower natural gas output. CREW acknowledges that inventories are increasing rapidly. They admit that they have no proof unlawful activity in the gas industry. The Federal Reserve confirmed that U.S. factory production decreased 0.4 percent in May 2012.

This section presents graphs and charts concerning the oil and gas industry in the U.S. as of June 25, 2012 including light sweet crude, spot gasoline in New York, and Baker Hughes international rig count.