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Manufacturing (Mfg.) Matters

What is Manufacturing

Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials into products. Manufacturing is the backbone of any industrialized nation and the level of manufacturing activity is directly related to the country's economic health. Usually, the higher the level of manufacturing activity in a country, the higher the standard of living of its people. China is a country that has been experiencing the benefits of such activity, while the USA is on the contrary lagging behind, factories are closing, unemployement is higher. Just, as an example, in 2005 the Japanese CompanyToyota has become the largest automobile manufacturer in the world, status that USA Companies always had enjoyed.

Manufacturing encompasses the following:

• The design of the product
• The selection of raw materials
• The sequence of processes through which the product will be manufactured

Why Mfg. Matters Should Be of Interest

Manufacturing matters are and should always be of interest not only to people in the Mfg. industry, but also to individuals that are involved in other disciplines as well. It does matter to get a clear grasp on basic but important information on current and future manufacturing demands, but it requires much effort to keep pace in a world with constant social, cultural, technological, economical and regulatory changes. As a matter of fact, consumers now days are more sophisticated on buying behavior, new manufactured products quickly become obsolete. Technology life cycles become shorter. New startups bring better and highly competitive products and services to the market.

Manufacturing Learning Trends

What started with the manufacturing quality movement in Europe, USA, Japan, now is global productivity quality enterprise to enhance and reduce waste, promote leadership strategies and teamwork. This enterprise is advancing at larger pace, thanks to the experts in the field, trainers, consultants, management and customers, just to name a few and also thanks to Internet communication networks as well as other products and technologies.

Our Goal: Provide Simplicity and Clarity About Manufacturing Matters

Constant questions arise on how improvement systems are chosen, implemented and deployed. Our goal is to share relevant information with the "uncommon" people - us all. To review and get acquainted with current topics related to manufacturing matters, methodologies, philosophies, simulation techniques, training and consulting available to manufacturing businesses; small and large corporations.

There is a lot of room to grow, and from us all depend how well our collective vision, organization and appropriate execution of projects can be processed effectively, to allow more people to have access to good quality and environmental friendly products that will enhance our lives and our surroundings.