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Plant Services Surveys
Every month, we ask our readers to give us their opinions and insights about the state of the industry.
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Software
Survey results: Finding the right enterprise software system for your facility
Bob Argyle
New survey suggests that plant professionals expect more from both their software and their consulting partners.
Workforce Development
Survey results: Does your facility host site tours/special events for members of the community?
In a small survey base, 75% of respondents have participated in student outreach programs.
Workforce Development
Survey results: Will industrial job opportunities expand or contract?
In a small survey base, 38% of respondents believe the job market will contract over the next six months.
Workforce Development
Survey results: How is delayed retirement affecting the industry?
In a small survey base, 47% of respondents believe it’s keeping employees with needed skills, leadership and institutional knowledge around for longer.
Workforce Development
Survey results: Will the legalization of marijuana make it harder to find and retain workers?
In a small survey base, 56% of respondents believe the legalization of marijuana will make it more difficult to find qualified plant workers.
Industry News
Survey results: Does your facility value production speed over quality?
In a small survey base, 37% of respondents believe that speed and quality are not correctly prioritized at their facilities.
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Survey results: How effective do you consider your STOs?
In a small survey base, 43% of respondents consider their STOs somewhat effective, while 14% don't consider their STOs effective at all.
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Tools and tech: New industry products from Bosch Rexroth, Panasonic Connect, EXAIR, and more
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Reliability-Centered Maintenance
Case study: Inside Perdue Farms’ award-winning maintenance culture transformation
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Factory fallout: Manufacturing plant closures and layoffs from Volvo, Panasonic, Teva, and more
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Industry News
Survey results: Are strong unions key to manufacturing growth in the US?
In a small survey base, only one third of maintenance crews are part of a union.
Industrial Training
Survey results: How will AR/VR affect your workplace?
In a small survey base, half of respondents say they are looking into adopting AR/VR technology.
Plant Security
Manufacturing workplace safety survey: Respondents indicate concern about physical security
In a small survey base, nearly half of respondents say they've had security concerns
Industry News
Control System Integrators Association names Adrienne Meyer as next CEO
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The Lighter Side of Manufacturing
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Manufacturing minute: 4 must-read articles on data-powered production, simplifying digital adoption, and more
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Planning and Scheduling
Podcast: Boosting equipment reliability with smart maintenance scheduling strategies
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Rolls-Royce invests $24M to expand backup power system manufacturing facility in Minnesota
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Sanofi invests $20B to expand pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity in the United States
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