Volume 3, Issue 1 – Summer 2018

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

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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,… Read More

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… Read More