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
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Pricing for Profitability: The Company with the Best Cost Accountant Wins
by John L. Daly and Craig Carrel One of the great legends of college football was Woody Hayes, coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes from 1951 to 1978. Woodys Buckeye teams were famous for their running game. Three yards and a cloud of dust was the style of most Big Ten teams in those days. Hayes is often quoted as having said, There are three things that can happen when you … [Read more...] about Pricing for Profitability: The Company with the Best Cost Accountant Wins
Plastics Markets: The Road Ahead
by Dr. Peter Mooney Over the past few years, the U.S. economy has encountered the most serious downturn in overall economic activity since the Great Depression, resulting in destructive repercussions throughout Wall Street and Main Street. As we slowly, tentatively emerge from this cathartic experience, embarking upon a new year and a new decade, plastics industry participants … [Read more...] about Plastics Markets: The Road Ahead
Planning for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
by Dianna Brodine Fire. Flood. Tornado. Chemical spill. Power outage. Equipment failure. Swine flu. Labor strike. Natural or man-made, five hours of downtime or five weeks, disaster can strike at any time. Employee safety, reestablishment of production, and customer communications all should be addressed. Do you have a plan in place? Focusing on Disaster … [Read more...] about Planning for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Transforming with the Times at Blow Molded Specialties
by Dianna Brodine Few custom molding operations can look at a milk bottle and see their company history. Then again, few molding operations are led by a man known as "Captain Meticulous" either. From working with engineered plastics to its web-savvy marketing efforts to morphing its employees into stakeholders, Blow Molded Specialties is moving boldly forward in a competitive, … [Read more...] about Transforming with the Times at Blow Molded Specialties