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In-Mold Decorating Project Success: More than Technology

by Dave Schoofs, Central Decal Company There are many articles written about "successful product launches." Most articles focus on go-to-market strategies or on using tools such as APQP, PFMEA and FMEA to identify the feasibility and manage the engineering/developmental portion of the project. While all of these tools are important, innovative solutions require skills, … [Read more...] about In-Mold Decorating Project Success: More than Technology

Effective Inventory Management Adds to the Bottom Line

by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business According to a presentation from a Grainger representative at the MAPP Annual Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference in October 2014, more than $110 billion in MRO (maintenance, repair and operating) supplies were purchased in 2013, ranging from light bulbs and cleaning supplies to maintenance parts. Unfortunately for the bottom … [Read more...] about Effective Inventory Management Adds to the Bottom Line

Nurturing the Work Environment

by Scott Hunter, Unshackled Leadership Only 30 percent of Americans are satisfied with their jobs. According to the latest Gallup poll, 70 percent are either "checked out" or "actively disengaged." According to the same poll, Gallup estimates that workers who are actively disengaged cost the US as much as $550 billion in economic activity yearly. And, poor communication in the … [Read more...] about Nurturing the Work Environment