Five Common HR Challenges in the Plastics Industry
by Nicole Mitchell, editor, Plastics Business
From topics such as bilingual training systems to what to do when an applicant ghosts, these are five of...
Who Supports the Leaders? The Role of the Business Support Team
by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business
“When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ it is a mere formality.
It...
Don’t Take the Medicine Yet!
by Will Hinshaw, partner/founder, Captive Solutions & Options
Primetime television has become a stage for marketing pharmaceutical solutions – catchy slogans, music, bright colors and...
Plastics Processors Identify Both Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare Landscape
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, MAPP
According to an article published by the American Medical Association in 2020, healthcare spending in the United...
Every Plant Needs to Conduct a Cyber Risk Assessment
by Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business
Hacks, security breaches, ransomware attacks – these are becoming more and more common in our technology-dependent world. Every manufacturer...
Sophisticated Check Fraud Scheme Stopped with Positive Pay
by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business
“I received a call from the bank,” said Erica Berg, chief financial officer for Vital Plastics, Inc.,...
Booklist: We Already Are Leaders
by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business
Every day, in every role, in every company, we have an opportunity to lead. Whether our title...
When Customers Hold Their Hands Up: Lead Response
by Troy Harrison, author of “Sell Like You Mean It!”
In businesses around the country, conversations about prospecting (outbound lead generation) and inbound lead generation...
Stress Testing the Business: 5 Lessons from Plastics Molding Companies
by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business
Business forecasting and strategic planning are activities undertaken by plastics manufacturing companies to prepare for future growth,...
Monitoring Health Benefits Costs: What is the Magic Number?
by Will Hinshaw, partner/founder, Captive Solutions & Options
Insurance reporting is wrought with charts and graphs that document figures, percentages and acronyms that are difficult...
