While job cuts can be attributed to many factors, including a continued weak U.S. economy, some studies have suggested that there is a direct link between the increasing trade deficit and the shrinking U.S. job market.

CERAMIC DECORATING: Decorators Must Work Smarter

February 28, 2003

By Andrew Bopp

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Decorators must continue to capitalize on new design trends while maximizing their businesses around core products to survive.

ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE: The Limitations of Instruments

February 1, 2003

By Reed Slevin

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No matter how sophisticated our instruments become, we should always question the data and have a fundamental knowledge of how those instruments work to ensure that our plants continue to operate as efficiently as possible.

KILN CONNECTION: A Sinking Ship?

February 1, 2003

By Ralph Ruark

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Wherever you look—tile, industrial ceramics, various whitewares, magnetic materials—there seems to be an exodus from our shores to the Far East.

INSIDE CI Making the Most of Your Energy

February 1, 2003

By Christine Grahl

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The volatility in the energy sector is not likely to disappear any time soon. However, by proactively seeking ways to reduce our energy requirements, we can make our manufacturing operations much less vulnerable to sudden changes in energy pricing and/or availability.

INSIDE CI Looking Back, Looking Forward

January 2, 2003

By Christine Grahl

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If you’ve read some of the economic headlines lately, you’re liable to feel as if the New Year isn’t getting off to a very happy start. With continued terrorist threats and a potential war with Iraq, many forecasters have remained cautious in their outlook, if not downright pessimistic.

REFRACTORIES REVIEW What Happened in 2001?

December 28, 2002

By Charles E. Semler Ph.D.

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The refractories industry continues to be negatively impacted by the problems and demands of its customers—the traditional manufacturing industries—as well as legal issues, cash flow and retirement/benefit payments.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Dangerous Assumptions

December 28, 2002

By Daniel R. Joseph

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When doing business in a foreign country and a foreign culture—particularly a non-Western culture—assume nothing. Because cultures really are different, and those differences can have a major impact on the business environment and management challenges you will face in another country.

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