Change the Mindset and Create a Culture That People Don’t Want to Leave
By Jessica Rector, keynote speaker, founder and CEO, Vitalize Unlimited
Is there a Negative Nancy (NN) and Toxic Tim (TT) in the company who are...
What’s AI Doing for the Plastics Industry?
By Rick Zettler, owner, Z-Comm LLC
Talk of artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the recycling industry by storm and for good reason. When applied correctly,...
The Evolving Landscape of the Modern Sales Process
By Keith Bradt, owner and business development director, Kallan Sales Development
Manufacturers today are in a period of rapid innovation relative to how many of...
Plastics Industry Leaders’ Forecast Improved for 2025 in Spite of Challenges to End 2024
By Andrew Carlsgaard, benchmarking and analytics director, MAPP
At the beginning of 2025, the United States plastics manufacturing industry is signaling recovery and growth. After...
AMR, DFM, EOAT, SCADA: Acronyms that Spell Advanced Manufacturing
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business
Two MAPP member companies recently have implemented new production floor innovations, employing automated manufacturing elements that work seamlessly together...
Metro Plastics Makes an Impact with Inventory System
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business
Business gurus often talk about the view from 30,000 feet – the big picture that provides a look at...
Now Comes the Hard Part… Policy Shifts with a New Administration
By Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence
First, the good news – it now is safe to watch TV again (except for all the...
PTXPO 2025 Creates Inspiration, Discovery and Connections
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business
The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) is a three-day showcase that encompasses cutting-edge technologies and innovations. It will offer attendees...
ERP and MES: The Importance of Data-Driven Software in Plastics
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business
For plastics processors, data evaluation is crucial to the functioning properties across the entire company, and with that, there...
The Burnout Battle: Why Leaders Must Lead the Charge
By Jessica Rector, keynote speaker, author and consultant
Burnout is impacting every industry, company and role. There are no exceptions. Leaders often find themselves in...
