National Manufacturing Day celebrates industry

Across the country today, customers, suppliers, educators and students will take a moment to reflect on the value of manufacturing to the United States economy. Through a series of educational outreach programs, facility tours, and business partnerships, both leaders and newcomers will have an chance to learn about career opportunities, training and resources in domestic manufacturing. These events and others will work to improve the public perception of manufacturing careers with an eye toward reducing the skilled labor shortage, which is just one item among a list of challenges and possibilities facing the industry.

We have compiled a list of resources from the Modern Materials Handling archives, which include up-to-date reports on the state of manufacturing from a variety of perspectives. Readers will also find links to the Manufacturing Day home page, as well as research and commentary from industry associations such as ISM and MAPI. We hope Manufacturing Day leaves our readers wiser than they were yesterday, and prepared to tackle the challenges ahead.

President Obama to visit Manufacturing Day event
Manufacturing Day announces first annual video contest winners
American Made Movie screenings to celebrate Manufacturing Day across America
New survey shows keys to recruitment of women to manufacturing sector
Manufacturing growth continues in September, reports ISM
Hamilton Caster president co-writes book to bring jobs back to U.S.
MAPI Quarterly U.S. Industrial Outlook: Broad-based growth
Manufacturing jobs bill clears House of Representatives
Other Voices: Lean manufacturing as a way to eliminate waste
MAPI report: Global demographics play emerging role for manufacturers