By Matt Lesser, author, keynote and owner, Uniquely Normal, LLC In 2017, the idea for the “Flourishing Life Model” 1 was born; however, it was incomplete. The first four levels – diminishing, surviving, striving, thriving – were developed, but it was not for another three years, in 2020, the top of the model – flourishing – finalized. The “Flourishing Life Model,” first … [Read more...] about Building Flourishing Organizations
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Recyclability Beyond the Numbers: The Impact of Labels on Plastic Packaging
By Ruben Nance, program director – preferred design recognition, Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Recycling can be confusing. Consumers must compare both the resin identification code and format of a package to their municipalities’ list of accepted items to correctly determine what should be placed in the bin. The municipalities acceptance list is representative of … [Read more...] about Recyclability Beyond the Numbers: The Impact of Labels on Plastic Packaging
Technology Focus: Monitoring and Simulation
CoreTech System (Moldex3D) 248.946.4570 www.moldex3d.com CoreTech Systems, through its Moldex3D solutions, Farmington Hills, Michigan, is a global independent molding CAE solution provider that is spearheading the integration of AI into injection molding. With platforms like Moldiverse and tools such as MoldiBot and iSLM, the company delivers automation, optimization and … [Read more...] about Technology Focus: Monitoring and Simulation
Optimizing a Manufacturer’s Website with Marketing Features
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business In 2025, it’s fair to say that every business now has a website. Manufacturers are on board and making the most of the digital world, sharing their brands as well as their expertise, capabilities and achievements for all to see. As the digital universe expands, the human attention span shrinks. This means that a company’s website … [Read more...] about Optimizing a Manufacturer’s Website with Marketing Features
Recognizing the Red Flags: When to Consider Changing an ERP System
By Jake Rohrer, manager, Wipfli Significant decisions rarely happen in an instant; they typically arrive after collecting sufficient evidence. Just as a person might consider a new car after months of repairs, replacing an ERP system often is the result of months, even years, of consternation. Rarely do businesses have a tangible, running list of grievances and complaints … [Read more...] about Recognizing the Red Flags: When to Consider Changing an ERP System