By Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence It would seem to be such a simple request: “Mr. Economic Forecaster, are we or are we not in a recession? How bad might this be, and when might we expect to be out of it – if, indeed, we are in one?” Too bad those in the soothsaying business seem incapable of answering these questions. A survey commissioned … [Read more...] about What Recession?
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Contracting in a New World
By Josef Keglewitsch, partner, Ice Miller LLP The industry likely has seen more upheaval in commercial contracts in the past five years than it did in the 20 years that preceded that period. It is no coincidence that recent history has seen an economy beset by unprecedented challenges: pandemics, labor shortages, energy crises, transportation challenges and a supply chain … [Read more...] about Contracting in a New World
Hiring Skilled Labor in an Uncertain Job Market
By Todd Nickerson, recruiting director, MBS Advisors Plastics manufacturers reading this article, likely are involved in the hiring process but the question resides – is it enjoyable? It stands to reason that most people aren’t going to give full attention to the less enjoyable aspects of their job. However, in today’s uncertain and skills-short market, the hiring process … [Read more...] about Hiring Skilled Labor in an Uncertain Job Market
Changing Industry Dynamics Crunching Plastics Processors for Higher Wages
By Andrew Carlsgaard, business relations manager/analytics director, MAPP The changing dynamics between employers and the US workforce over the last few years have affected wages and salaries for nearly every job in the manufacturing industry. While wages and salaries in the US plastics manufacturing industry can vary depending on several factors, including job role, skill … [Read more...] about Changing Industry Dynamics Crunching Plastics Processors for Higher Wages
How to Get the Most Out of Exhibiting at NPE2024
By Greg Hannoosh and Mark Malloy, Next Step Communications, Inc. After a six-year absence, North America’s biggest plastics event is back, and NPE is coming to Orlando, Florida, from May 6-10, 2024. If you are one of the more than 2,000 companies exhibiting at the show, the booth space has already been chosen. Now what? How will your company be presented at NPE? And, how … [Read more...] about How to Get the Most Out of Exhibiting at NPE2024