CME Publications & Reports

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters' Magazine: 20/20 (Ongoing, Since 2006)
Different. Innovative. Edgy. Informative. That's how our readers describe 20/20. Since our inception in 2006, we have been setting the standard for manufacturing intelligence across the country. Six issues per year, our readers find the insight they need to make key business decisions, from powerful feature articles to leading expert commentary on the issues that matter most.

State of Advanced Manufacturing: A Canadian Perspective (October 2011)
The State of Advanced Manufacturing: A Canadian Perspective is a collaborative project between Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), Industry Canada and McMaster University, and details how manufacturers are using innovation, investment in advanced technologies and adding value in global supply chains in response to the intense competitive pressures being faced is today's economy.

2012-13 Federal Budget Recommendations (August 2011)
Budget 2012 must set the framework for sustaining economic growth and at a time of significant market uncertainty. To that end, it must ensure responsible fiscal management while continuing to support business investment in productivity enhancement and innovation. This document details CME's official federal budget recommendations, as presented to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance.

Five Priorities for a More Competitive Ontario (June 2011)
This is a critical time for Ontarians, as the economy emerges from deep recession. We must continually strive to improve the province’s position as a preferred destination for investing, developing and designing new products, manufacturing, exporting, and creating new jobs, to maintain the standard of living we expect and enjoy.

Recommendations for the Beyond the Border Working Group (May 2011)
In coordination with its partners in the Businesses for Better Borders (B3) Coalition, CME submitted a seven-page letter to chief negotiators in the Beyond the Border Working Group. The letter outlined six key recommendations, all supported by the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition, which aim primarily at easing the flow of goods and people across the Canada-US border.

CME Priority Issues for the 41st Parliament (March 2011)
Manufacturing matters. That was the message delivered to politicians during the 2011 federal election campaign. On behalf of approximately 2.5 million voters in the manufacturing and exporting sectors, CME submitted an eight-point plan for a more competitive Canada – priority issues that should shape the economic agenda for the 41st sitting of Parliament.

The Economic Impact of Corporate Tax Rate Reductions (January 2011)
Reducing corporate taxes creates jobs, boosts investment, makes Canada more competitive and puts more money in the pockets of the Canadians. This 36-page report, The Economic Impact of Corporate Tax Reductions, measures the effects that tax cuts at both federal and provincial levels will have on the Canadian economy over the next two years. 

Economic Update for 2011 (January 2011)
Manufacturing and exporting outpaced the Canadian economy in 2010 and will do so again in 2011. In fact, sustaining Canada’s economic recovery depends on a continuing rebound in manufacturing production as well as on the strength of our exports of resources, manufactured goods, and services to markets around the world. CME President & CEO Jayson Myers looks at the year ahead.

Invest to Grow: Technology, Innovation and Canada's Productivity Challenge (2010)
The report illustrates the close relationship that exists between cash flow performance and investments in research and development and in new technology. Its findings also substantiate the recommendations CME has made to government to make the SR&ED tax credit refundable and extend the two-year write-off for investments in manufacturing and processing technologies.

Roadmap to Recovery: Charting a Course for Economic Renewal (2010)
Created by industry for industry, CME's Roadmap to Recovery acts as a new blueprint for economic vitality to ensure the future prosperity of all Canadians. Focusing on five key areas – innovation, skills, global business, supply chain and logistics, and financing – the report highlights critical success factors in each area that will help us solidify a strong economy in this era of recovery.

State of Customer Relationship Management (2010)
CME, Industry Canada, Canadian Services Coalition, Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance and the Program for International Competitiveness at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management explore the complex world of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) – its role, its evolution and its growing importance in business.

State of Design: The Canadian Report (2010)
In today’s complex business environment, the extent to which firms invest in product design and development (PD&D) is a key determinant of their competitiveness. In general, Canadian fi rms that invest more in PD&D generate additional business benefits from new or significantly improved products, including increased revenue and improved access to new export markets.

Green Supply Chain Management: Manufacturing, A Canadian Perspective (2010)
With increased attention to corporate responsibility and the requirement to comply with environmental regulations, green supply chain management (GSCM) is becoming increasingly important for Canadian manufacturers. While the value of GSCM activities is rarely disputed, literature to-date has been sparse in presenting tangible evidence regarding performance and business benefits.

LEAN Benchmarking for Canadian Manufacturers (2006)
This survey, conducted by CME and Rogers Industrial Media, is the first of its kind in Canada. The main purpose of the project is to identify LEAN performance benchmarks at overall industry and sectoral levels. Keep in-mind, however, best-in-class performance is what counts – not statistical averages. The findings should be interpreted with these caveats in mind.