Manufacturing Competitiveness (Page 5)

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...

By Henry CialonePresident & CEO, EWI For the last several years, we've been asking questions and getting answers — which has led to even more questions. So now, we're looking for more answers. Let me explain. In a February post, I talked about the significant challenges rapidly evolving technology poses — especially for small and medium-sized...

When you realize it’s time to make internal process improvements at your company, how do you introduce innovation onto your factory floor? Do you have a system for developing better procedures and workflow? If so, how is it working for you? A coherent plan for managing improvement can be a powerful tool for transitioning a...