Prairie Manufacturer Magazine

Winter 2018 Issue

by Prairie Manufacturer

December 9, 2018

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New year, same game

By Derek Lothian It’s that time of year again: When economists and pundits alike dust off the ol’ crystal ball and share their sage projections for what’s on the...

December 9, 2018

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From metal-bashing to military procurement: Inside one First Nation’s manufacturing journey

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By Bob Dumur Three years ago, I came out of a short-lived retirement to help out neighbours. These neighbours, however, weren’t hoping to borrow a lawnmower or move some...

December 9, 2018

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Agri-food economy can thrive despite headwinds

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By J.P. Gervais The agri-food economy on the Prairies recorded strong growth in 2018 despite facing headwinds: Trade tensions, rising interest rates, and weather challenges quickly come to mind....

December 9, 2018

2018, Volume 3, Issue 3 - Winter 2018

The real hurdles of implementing lean across a virtual team

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By David Fritz There is book by Art Byrne called The LEAN Turnaround in which the author reveals that 95 – 97 per cent of businesses fail when attempting...

December 9, 2018

2018, Volume 3, Issue 3 - Winter 2018

just ask…

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By Kimberley Puhach One of the most common questions I am asked — in my personal and professional lives — has to do with appropriate use of terminology when...

December 9, 2018

2018, Volume 3, Issue 3 - Winter 2018

Drilling at a discount

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Canadian oil continues to trade at half the price of American crude — and it’s taking a toll on Prairie manufacturers By Joanne Paulson At 11 a.m. Mountain Time,...

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Federal carbon tax plan fails fairness and competitiveness tests for small business

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By Marilyn Braun-Pollon There has been much debate over the last several years about carbon taxes in Canada — how expensive they are, how effective they would be, and...

December 9, 2018

2018, Volume 3, Issue 3 - Winter 2018

Prairie Manufacturer Magazine is developing a new series of articles in collaboration with the public agencies that oversee workplace injury prevention in Manitoba and Alberta. Each article will focus...

December 9, 2018

2018, Volume 3, Issue 3 - Winter 2018

We can do it!

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New national campaign aims to add 100,000 women to the manufacturing workforce by 2023, starts by awarding scholarships to four young women pursuing manufacturing careers By Laurel Johanson From...

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Manitoba Aerospace honours industry excellence

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On November 22, Manitoba Aerospace held its 17th annual Aerospace All-Stars Awards of Excellence in Winnipeg. The event recognizes partners or individuals involved in or with the aerospace and...

December 9, 2018

2018, Volume 3, Issue 3 - Winter 2018

Onto the next chapter

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With USMCA negotiations in the books, manufacturers are asking ‘What’s next?’ for the Canada-U.S. trade relationship By Martin Cash By just about any metric, NFI Group Inc. (formerly New...

December 9, 2018

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Prairie manufacturers can be cautiously optimistic for 2019

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By Jayson Myers Prairie manufacturers are on a tear. Export sales into a robust U.S. economy and to markets in Asia and Latin America are booming. And, it looks...

December 9, 2018

2018, Volume 3, Issue 3 - Winter 2018

New software tool available to identify workplace impairment

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By Derek Lothian This November, the Safety Association of Saskatchewan Manufacturers (SASM) announced a new partnership to become the licensed distributor of AlertMeter in Canada — revolutionary software aimed...

December 9, 2018

2018, Volume 3, Issue 3 - Winter 2018