Manufacturing Competitiveness (Page 3)

By Henry Cialone President & CEO, EWI The existence of a manufacturing workforce shortage is old news. I wrote about it in a December 2019 blog, and it wasn't new news even then! But what we're hearing now from the manufacturing community echoes what we're all hearing, reading, and seeing more broadly — the pandemic has...

The partnership between EWI and the City of Lynchburg, VA, is the only one of its kind in the country. With support from local government, the regional Office of Economic Development & Tourism works hand-in-hand with EWI to connect Lynchburg manufacturers with resources and talent to innovate and streamline operations. “The unique partnership between the...

There are many benefits to automation in manufacturing, from increasing productivity to improving quality to enhancing worker safety on the factory floor. If your manufacturing operation is small or medium sized, however, you may feel that you are behind in developing effective automation processes for your production line. Your questions might include: What types of...