Volume 6, Issue 2 – Winter 2021

By Jeff Baker Here we are at the end of another year… or maybe it’s been three. The days and months just seem to continue blurring together. It’s hard to… Read More

By Christian Masotti An environment where people have to think brings with it wisdom, and this wisdom brings with it kaizen [continuous improvement]. – Teruyuki Minoura Depending on personal experience,… Read More

By Jayson Myers COVID closures. Natural disasters. Shipping delays. Overcrowded ports. Ships stuck in the Suez Canal or waiting offshore. Supply chain disruptions over the past two years have been… Read More

By Kristen Wittman Have you ever wondered whether it would be possible to be the only player in the market? Is that anti-competitive behaviour or just smart business? Sometimes, manufacturers… Read More

Prairie companies are building world-leading advanced manufacturing capabilities to help Canadians battle the COVID-19 pandemic, improve environmental sustainability, and develop new digital and high-performance technology applications that promise to boost… Read More

Ten-year report emphasizes contributions of manufacturing sector on provincial economy Saskatchewan’s economy is continuing to benefit from a manufacturing sector that is resilient in supplying good jobs and growing provincial… Read More

By Jeff Baker Manufacturing across the Prairies includes companies and products of all shapes, sizes, materials, and purposes. This means manufacturing isn’t just about ‘typical’ product lines like food and… Read More

Prosthetics and orthotics combine science and art to make positive impact By David Quinn With archaeological evidence in both ancient Egypt and Iran dating from about 3000 BCE, prosthetics are… Read More

By Jamie Hall Workplace culture is often described as “the way we do things around here.” When combined with safety, however, culture is much more involved. Safety culture is easy… Read More

By Angela Armstrong This past summer, I spent a wonderful week with my husband in the mountains, off the grid. Where we went, there is no cell signal, the biffies… Read More

By Greg van Ginkel Prairie manufacturers are used to dealing with challenges. From supply chain issues to international border closures, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on this sector are… Read More

What do I need to think about as I’m booking a winter getaway? As you’re planning travel, it’s important to stay up to date on travel advisories, entry and departure… Read More