VALVE Magazine: Readers’ Choice 2018
Happy New Year to our VALVE Magazine readers and contributors.
The Dynamics between Manufacturers and Distributors
The relationship between valve manufacturers and their sales channels is intriguing, dynamic and at times challenging.
How Does the Gig Economy Affect Your Search for Good Employees?
In November, the latest 2018 skills gap study from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute projected that 2.4 million skilled jobs will go unfilled in manufacturing between 2018 and 2028.
John Spears: Advisor to the “Oil Patch”
Many people in the valve industry recognize the name John Spears because he has been a featured speaker at VMA’s Market Outlook for many years.
#VMAnews
Looking Toward 2019 at Power Gen and Valve World
Two recent events over the last month brought together valve manufacturers and end users, and VMA members and staff were there to learn all that’s new in the industry.
#VMAnews
The Adventures of Duke Waters
Editor’s Note: In 2016, John Ballun, released a collection of enlightening and sometimes humorous engineering stories based on what he learned over the years from numerous mentors.
Managing Unconscious Bias
Many believe that if we hire people of different nationality, race and gender, we have a diverse workplace.
VMA’s New Chair Cites Deep Need for Technical Know-How
Ask David Hughes, the new chairman of the Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA), what he sees as the most significant pressure the valve industry of today faces and he’ll point to the need to find new ways to offer and create expertise.
#pressure-relief #VMAnews
Cautious Optimism
The overall mood coming out of the 2019 Market Outlook Workshop was bright: Most end-user industries are seeing some uplift from an economy that’s doing well in many parts of the world.
Manufacturing 21st Century Style: Smart, Data-Driven and Agile
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has had a tremendous impact on business.
#iiot #automation