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Craig Guillot

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Craig Guillot is a business writer based in New Orleans, La. His work has appeared in Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, CNNMoney.com and CNBC.com. You can read more about his work at www.craigdguillot.com.

Manufacturing

Manufacturers Firing Robots, Re-hiring Humans

Craig Guillot

While manufacturers continue to use robots to automate processes and boost efficiencies, some still see the human worker as a superior resource for its flexibility and ability to adapt.

3D Printing

Skills Gap A Major Barrier To Expanded Use Of Additive Manufacturing

Craig Guillot

For all the talk about additive manufacturing being a game-changer for the industry, it hasn’t seen the adoption one would have expected.

Manufacturing

2018 Regional Report: The Northeast

Craig Guillot

While the northeast trails other regions in GDP growth, there are notable bright spots.

Manufacturing

What A Trade War With China Could Mean For U.S. Manufacturers

Craig Guillot

Beijing has responded to President Trump's tariffs on roughly $50 billion worth of Chinese goods by increasing tariffs on 128 U.S. products.

Automation

More Manufacturers Looking To Cobots To Inexpensively Automate Tasks

Craig Guillot

Collaborative robots, more commonly known as “cobots” are gaining more widespread adoption because they’re flexible, easy-to-deploy, and can usually work near humans.

Manufacturing

What Would A Steel Tariff Mean For Manufacturers?

Craig Guillot

A potential tarriff on imported would be steel welcome news for American steel producers, but it has been cause for alarm for some American manufacturers who are big consumers of metals.

3D Printing

Manufacturers Still Seek ROI For Smart Technology Initiatives

Craig Guillot

While manufactures are eager to implement smart initiatives to improve operations and increase efficiencies, the return on investment isn’t always clear.

Automation

Advanced Manufacturing Is Creating ‘New Collar’ Jobs, NAM President Says

Craig Guillot

Innovation is changing the way manufacturing looks, and while it may appear on the surface that jobs are going away, they’re shifting to roles that require new sets of skills.

Lean

Taking Lean To The Next Level

Craig Guillot

While manufacturers have used lean principles for decades to increase their productivity and reduce complexity, smart technologies can now be integrated to enhance the impact.

Manufacturing

Falling Prices Pressure CPG Manufacturers

Craig Guillot

As consumers move more of their shopping online and seek the lowest prices, wars between mega retailers are putting a pinch on manufacturers.

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