Manufacturing and distribution Thoughts and insights

International business report 2008 - Manufacturing: adapting in difficult times
Having seen world trade in goods expand at over 8 per cent a year during the global economic boom of 2003-07, manufacturers are bracing themselves for difficult times. The industry’s problems stem largely from rapidly waning demand but are being compounded by turmoil in the financial sector. 

Manufacturing insights special report: The diversification decision
Diversification may represent an effective mitigating response to what is presently a very challenging economic and business environment. This Grant Thornton special report discusses the challenges facing today’s Canadian manufacturers, and outlines operations, organization and systemic best practices for diversification options.

Profitability via Productivity
Canadian manufacturers can compete – even dominate – in the global market. But they will need new skills – and a new concept of manufacturing. Profitability via productivity offers a clear view of Canada’s current manufacturing climate as well as strategic insights. 

Manufacturing Insights 2006 

Manufacturing Insights 2005 

Solution-Chain SMManufacturing
How mid-cap manufacturers can transition from making products to what really matters — delivering value to customers more profitably. 

The China Vision: Opportunities and Challenges for US Manufacturers – A competitive analysis of US/China manufacturing industries. 

Nusbaum, Stein and Chipman find China’s hype well deserved 

Canadian Manufacturers Exporters: 2006-2007 Management Issues Survey results: Balancing business in global markets. 

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters: 2005-2006 Management Issues Survey results 

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters: 2004-2005 Management Issues Survey results 

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