August 31, 2011

FEATURE: COST VS. QUALITY
Today in Manufacturing
Unfortunately, we are seeing the beginning of a new phase of outsourcing, one that could transform the playing field all over again ... continue

MATERIAL HANDLING FACES 'DECELERATING GROWTH'
Quick Manufacturing News
Material handling equipment manufacturing new orders grew 17.1% in the first half of 2011 over 2010 first half. The outlook for 2011 is for growth at 11.0% and for 2012 at 7.0%. Click to continue

COMBATING PROFIT VOLATILITY IN THE 'NEW NORMAL'
Quick Manufacturing News
To be successful when facing this higher demand, or what we call the 'New Normal,' companies must focus on better supply chain management, adopt new procurement strategies and broaden their approach to managing risk and profit volatility. Click to continue

SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE FALL 2011 – UMA MEMBERS INVITED TO ATTEND
UBS Financial Services, Inc. – Ben Driggs
Ben Driggs, Vice President of Investments at UBS Financial Services, Inc. has invited UMA member companies to attend a small business conference he is hosting in SLC on September 22. It features an impressive lineup of topics and speakers for the benefit of small businesses in Utah. Here is a list of the presentations:

-- Getting the Most out of Your Company 401k Plan
-- Understanding the Ease and Benefits of a Securities-Backed Line of Credit
-- Earning More Interest Income on Your Company's Cash Reserves
-- Understanding the Benefits of an ESOP
-- Increasing Sales through Effective and State-of-the-Art Branding, Social Marketing, and Advertising Strategies
-- Weathering Difficulties through Business Restructuring Strategies
-- Taking Advantage of SBA Resources
-- Learning What Your Local Community Bank Has to Offer
-- How Accounts Receivable Factoring or Invoice Financing Might Make Sense for Your Company

Date: Thursday Morning, September 22
Time: 8:00 - 12:00 (breakfast and lunch provided)
Location: Wells Fargo Building (downtown SLC)

For more information contract, Ben Driggs at ben.driggs@ubs.com. Or by phone at 801-524-1853.

JULY FACTORY ORDERS SURGE BACK AFTER SLUMP
Today in Manufacturing
Factory orders rose strongly on the biggest jump in demand for autos in more than eight years and a surge in commercial airplane orders ... continue