Reduce Electrical Shock Incidents by Relying on Safety-by-Design
by Littelfuse
The heart and soul of a plastics manufacturing facility is in molding machinery. Together with the auxiliary equipment, these machines make electrical shock...
Building a Culture of Gratitude through Social Media Interaction
by Brittany Willes, contributing writer, Plastics Business
There is no denying that with technological advancements come great benefits. However, there often are unintended drawbacks as...
When You See a Fork in the Road, Take It
by Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence
Yogi Berra’s wise words resonate more these days than ever. We are in a topsy-turvy world: The...
Negotiating Customer Supply Agreements
by Liz Stevens, contributing writer, Plastics Business
Editor’s Note: This article was drafted based on a panel discussion at the MAPP Benchmarking & Best Practices...
The View from 30 Feet: Bamar Plastics Saves Time, Bolsters ROI with STEPsaver Mobile...
by Lara Copeland, contributing writer, Plastics Business
Last spring when much of the world shut down, people stayed home, often rediscovering long-lost hobbies, streaming binge-worthy...
Automation Increases Safety on the Plant Floor
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, Plastics Business
Automation is hailed as the answer for those looking to add operational efficiencies to their manufacturing floor, but...
The Trials of 2020 Position 2021 for Growth
by Hallie Forcinio, contributing writer, Plastics Business
It’s a new year, but many of the uncertainties of 2020 have followed us into 2021. As we...
Association News: 2021 Issue 1
MAPP Announces 2021 Plant Tours and Events
MAPP is excited to announce several key events for 2021. New this year will be a Virtual Plant...
Use Automation to Monitor Inventory in Resin Silos
by Jenny Nielson Christensen, MBA, vice president of marketing, BinMaster
Imagine your job didn’t involve climbing silos, guesswork or inventory shortages. Instead, each day you...
A Message of Optimism: Getting Back on Track in 2021
by Maria Nix, contributing writer, MAPP
Most manufacturing executives reading this article have survived an unprecedented year in business. While some have thrived, many are...
