PODCAST: Clean tech and the adoption of EVs in Canada
LISTEN NOW: EPISODE GUEST: Daniel Breton, President and CEO,…
VIDEO: Sept/Oct Issue Now Available
Read the September/October 2021 issue here: www.plant.ca/digital-edition/ Be sure…
PODCAST: Factory of the Future – Part 2
LISTEN NOW: EPISODE GUESTS: Richard Kunst and Mariela Castaño…
PODCAST: Helping manufacturers realize zero defects by adopting AI-enabled solutions
LISTEN NOW: EPISODE GUEST: Scott Everett, CEO and Co-Founder,…
Skill acquisition and definition – The Dreyfus Model
In 1980, a couple of brothers with the last name Dreyfus proposed a model of skill acquisition that has gone on to have a fair bit of influence on discussions about learning, process, and practice. Later, they would go on to publish a book based on this paper and, in that book, they would refine the model a bit to its current form.
PODCAST: Factory of the Future – Part 1
LISTEN NOW: EPISODE GUESTS: Richard Kunst and Mariela Castaño…
Can’t find top talent? Take a look in the mirror
The hiring process nowadays is different than what it used to be years ago, but attracting and retaining employees comes down to using the same strategies used to sell to customers.
Focus: Women in manufacturing
Women in the manufacturing industry responded to the 2021 Manufacturing Management Salary Survey, conducted on behalf of PLANT magazine, and the Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC), helping to get a better picture of satisfaction levels and salaries of female managers and senior executives in the manufacturing sector across Canada.
PODCAST: Navigating the intersection of automotive and technology industries
LISTEN NOW: EPISODE GUEST: Greta Cutulenco SUMMARY: Guest Greta Cutulenco,…
All new light-duty vehicles sold must be zero-emission by 2035: Government of Canada
The Government of Canada announced a mandatory target that…
Understanding Cyber Insurance
There are several factors that manufacturers should consider before purchasing cyber insurance coverage, as having the right policy is the key to a quick recovery from a cyber-attack without major losses.
Ford Looks for Lightning Strike with Electric F-150
Electric vehicles are nothing new, they have been around much longer than many people realize. Innovators who have tried to make electricity work in a vehicle, have usually come up against a number of prohibiting factors, with cost usually being on top, but another major factor being consumer adoption.
Why Lack of Communication is the #1 Killer of Employee Performance
For many CEOs and executives nowadays, communication is by far their greatest challenge. That is not to say they are not good communicators. Quite the contrary, in fact.
In Conversation with Stellantis Plant Manager Tania Pratnicki Young
Plant had the opportunity to speak with Tania Pratnicki Young to ask her about her role as Plant Manager, Dundee Engine Plant, Stellantis, and what led her to a career in automotive manufacturing.
VIDEO: Interview with Humera Malik from Canvass AI
Recently, Plant’s associate editor, Maryam Farag, spoke with Humera Malik, CEO and Co-Founder, Canvass AI, as part of Women in Manufacturing’s Conversations with Industry Leaders series.
New Ram Power Wagon: Modern Truck with a History
Having been an ‘automotive journalist’ for nearly 15 years, and working for an OEM dealership before that, I have had the opportunity to drive a lot of different vehicles, from the smallest, a smart fortwo, to the largest, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter long wheelbase with a high roof. None have been as unique as the vehicle that recently filled up my driveway.
Getting serious about E-Commerce?
Many businesses have started online selling, and manufacturers are among those looking to get in on the action. This year should be the time that manufacturers kick-start the e-commerce process.
VIDEO: Interview with Andrea Descargar from Green City Plastics Inc.
Recently, Plant’s associate editor, Maryam Farag, spoke with Andrea Descargar, Director of Global Supply Chain Development, Green City Plastics Inc., as part of Women in Manufacturing’s Conversations with Industry Leaders series.
Take the 2021 Manufacturing Management Salary Survey Now
Salary information, which is kept confidential, helps to compare manufacturing wages to industry averages.
Are you really Pivoting?
The current travel restrictions in effect makes in-person physical meetings a distant memory. Yet, the need for business improvement still exists and is perhaps even amplified.
Getting the Lead Out
Lithium-ion battery manufacturer growing market for material handling applications.
Plant’s 2021 Truck and Van Preview
Ford has completely re-designed their F-150 for 2021, and…
Petrochemical complex heading back to Prince George
The massive West Coast Olefins Ltd. petrochemical complex is…
Cargill idles meat plant in Guelph, Ont., following COVID 19 outbreak
A meat-processing plant in Guelph, Ont., is closing for…
Canadian companies join forces to test shared spaces for COVID-19
New company brings together rapid-testing technology with building-design expertise
Environment minister reconsidering staying out of Alberta coal mine review
Vista mine began shipping coal for export in May 2019 and the company is now looking to double, or even triple its output.
Trump reins in major environmental law to speed big projects
Environmental groups say the regulatory rollbacks threaten public health and make it harder to curb global warming.
Trudeau apologizes for not recusing himself from WE decision
Mother was paid $250,000 for 28 speaking appearances at WE-related events between 2016 and 2020.
H-Source, Relevium partner to develop global supply of PPE
Platform centralizes procurement of medical surgical supplies for hospitals, governments and businesses.
