Issue 1, Volume 3
Cover story: Hire more women: The solution to the manufacturing skills gap may be less complicated than we’re making it
Volume 3, Issue 1 – Summer 2018
Can’t we all just get along?
By Derek Lothian, Editor, Prairie Manufacturer Magazine The title of Scott Gilmore’s April 19 Maclean’s op-ed is equal parts incendiary clickbait and honest critique of the state of our federation: Canada is
Excelling in a world of change
By Ben Voss I always like to begin stories with a little perspective on history. I grew up in small-town Saskatchewan at a time when the normal career path was
The smart money is investing in our young people
By Steve McLellan Imagine these situations: Elaine is a recent widow. Her husband did all the banking and, during their 40 years of marriage, she worked, looked after the house,
What does lean have to do with HR?
By Rodelle Genoway. There are many common misconceptions about human resources. Let’s start by addressing HR’s function. More often than not, the layman thinks of it as ‘hiring and firing.’
How to recruit top manufacturing talent in a competitive market
By Dale Driedger. We all know Manitoba is a manufacturing hub. With such a high number of manufacturers proportionate to our population, recruiting top talent in this industry is already
Hire more women: The solution for the manufacturing skills gap
Females account for only 28 per cent of the national manufacturing workforce — and far less on the Prairies. By Martin Cash. The manufacturing industry needs more people like Tammy
Moving the needle on Mission: Zero
Three OH&S leaders share their best advice on eliminating lost-time injuries and building a culture of safety. By Joanne Paulson. Workplace safety has come a long way over the past
The business case for and against a unionized workforce
Point/Counterpoint In an industry facing unprecedented change and challenge, debate is everything. At Prairie Manufacturer Magazine, Point/Counterpoint is our effort to contribute to furthering the conversation. Each quarter, we will
“The more things change, the more they stay the same”
Dave Hogg reflects on three decades in the lean consortia movement, and what they can tell us about the future of Canadian manufacturing. By Dave Hogg. What a century this
Dare to Compete 2018
By Prairie Manufacturer Magazine Staff. This year, the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters’ (CME) Dare to Compete conference saw 220 delegates, 27 exhibitors, three keynotes, and 20 presenters. Participants walked away with
Next-generation manufacturing is in good hands
By Jayson Myers. I was blown away this year by my visit to Hannover Messe. Thanks to the folks at Siemens Canada, I had the chance to spend a few
Varying perspectives versus groupthink
Why diversity on boards is good for business By Alison Kirkland If the role of the board of directors is to support and advance the strategic direction of an organization,
With Sean Devin, partner and technology strategist with Saskatoon-based MNP LLP
Are small- to mid-sized manufacturing companies on the Prairies really a cybersecurity target? Absolutely — and the question itself starts to shape the reasoning why. Cybersecurity attacks happen to all