by Dianna Brodine Management Spring 2010 A healthy employee base can translate to stable health care costs for both employer and employee; a reduction in sick days, which translates to increased productivity; and a drop in employee stress levels. Two MAPP member companies are taking a proactive stance to combat escalating health care costs and increase staff fitness … [Read more...] about Creating a Culture Focused on Wellness
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State of the Plastics Industry – MAPP’s 1st Quarter Assessment
by Staff MAPP conducted its 1st quarter 2010 economic survey in which data was collected from 141 industry executives via electronic input for a period of approximately 10 business days. Although not a scientific survey, participants were given the opportunity to respond to approximately 34 economic indicator questions covering their 1st quarter performance, along with their … [Read more...] about State of the Plastics Industry – MAPP’s 1st Quarter Assessment
Tool Transfer Q&A
by Mike Juda and Jerry Gorrell, Polymer Conversions, Inc. Polymer Conversions, Inc. is a custom injection molder located in Orchard Park, N.Y. In operation for more than thirty years, Polymer built much of its early business by redesigning and rebuilding molds that had been transferred from other plastics processors. Availing itself of the opportunity to prove its engineering … [Read more...] about Tool Transfer Q&A
The Next Generation in Plastics Leadership
by Dianna Brodine Profile Winter 2010 For new leaders to the plastics industry, the playing field and competitive landscape are much different from that in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, when many companies found success despite having significant operational and business strategy flaws. As the plastics processing industry continues to undergo tremendous change, the analysis … [Read more...] about The Next Generation in Plastics Leadership
Priority Federal Legislative Issues in 2010
by William R. Carteaux Staying competitive in a constantly changing business environment has been a challenge for plastics processors in recent times particularly during the relentless 2009 economic slump that is (hopefully) beginning to appear in the rearview mirror. As our industry attempts to work its way out of the worst economic downturn our nation has experienced since … [Read more...] about Priority Federal Legislative Issues in 2010