California Leads U.S. in Manufacturing Job Loss.Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2003 A recent report published by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) stated that since July of 2000, California has lost 167,000 manufacturing jobs. Stated another way, California has lost one out of every twelve manufacturing jobs since July of 2000. This represents an 8.6% loss in California's total manufacturing employment. Compared with other states in the U.S., California has suffered the biggest loss. Says David Braunstein, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the California Manufacturing Technology Center (CMTC CMTC S-(carboxymethylthio)cysteine CMTC Combat Maneuver Training Center (US Army) CMTC California Manufacturing Technology Consulting CMTC Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita ), "The decline of jobs in California's manufacturing industry is a real loss for the California economy. Certainly the general economy is part of the reason of this loss. However, there are many people who believe that the state can and should do more to work with the business community. California can do more to help manufacturers learn new techniques that will allow them to grow and flourish. As the manufacturing sector grows, so will employment and the state's economy." In an economy such as the present, many manufacturers experience stagnant sales and slow to no growth. However, manufacturers are learning today that by implementing techniques such as Lean manufacturing Lean manufacturing is the production of goods using less of everything compared to mass production: less human effort, less manufacturing space, less investment in tools, and less engineering time to develop a new product. principles, manufacturers can cut costs in production by manufacturing products more efficiently. As manufacturers become more efficient, they become more productive and profitable, thus not having to lay off employees. California's manufacturing industry is a powerful engine to the state's economy. Last year the manufacturing industry contributed over $179 billion to California's gross state product. Additionally, nearly 1.81 million Californians are employed in the manufacturing industry. These manufacturing jobs are high-paying jobs, averaging $49,661 annually as compared to the state average salary of $37,111 annually. About California Manufacturing Technology Center A private, nonprofit corporation nonprofit corporation n. an organization incorporated under state laws and approved by both the state's Secretary of State and its taxing authority as operating for educational, charitable, social, religious, civic or humanitarian purposes. , CMTC was established in 1992 to provide high-value consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" to California's high-tech and traditional small and medium-size manufacturers to increase their competitive advantage through improved methods of management and manufacturing. Today, through its seven regional centers, CMTC provides consulting services in the practice areas of Strategic Business, Lean Enterprise, Information Technology, and Quality. CMTC's regional centers cover Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , the Inland Empire In·land Empire A region of the northwest United States between the Cascade Range and the Rocky Mountains, comprising eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, northern Idaho, and western Montana. Farming, lumbering, and mining are important to the area. , Orange County, Ventura/Santa Barbara County, the San Fernando/San Gabriel Valley, the San Joaquin Valley Noun 1. San Joaquin Valley - a vast valley in central California known for its rich farmland Calif., California, Golden State, CA - a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes and San Diego/Imperial County. For more information, visit http://www.cmtc.com |
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