The mainframe computers and enterprise systems produced at IBM’s operation in Poughkeepsie, NY
are the backbone of cloud computing, e-commerce, online banking, social media and other attributes of the digital age that most people take for granted.
International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) is celebrating its centennial this month. The company has a long history of plant floor innovation and cutting-edge manufacturing.
Many manufacturers talk about being green. But, when it comes to action, few companies can match International Business Machines Corp. (IBM). Big Blue's High-End Server Plant in Poughkeepsie, NY, which has focused its efforts on a variety of lean and green initiatives, is the recipient of the 2008 Assembly Plant of the Year award.
