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Obama calls for American manufacturers to double exports
Barack Obama appears to have made increasing the amount of US exports a top priority. But exactly how it will be done is still unclear. »
General Motors and U.S. Tooling Industry Reach Crossroads
Any remnants of General Motors quality-killing purchasing strategy under "Low Cost" Lopez threatens to further destroy the relationship between American suppliers--and customers. »
Have You Hugged a Shop Rat Recently?
As more and more American school systems cancel co-op programs or technical schools one Michigan group is leading efforts to encourage more young people into skilled trades. »
Canadian Tool Shops Embrace Brighter Days
With the incredible amount of financial support provided to the banking industry it's a shame many machine tool, die and mold companies are struggling to access financing. »
New Purchasing Strategy at GM to Help or Hurt Tooling Industry?
GM’s “Strategic Supplier Program” is being touted as a descendant of Honda’s quality-driven, long term sourcing strategy. The one Honda brilliantly used to improve quality, responsiveness and lower purchasing costs through incremental phases not by brow-beating but with a commitment to open, mutually beneficial and innovation-spurring relationships with suppliers. »
