Eyeing New Opportunities in Cuba
A conversation with Chuck Sholtis, CEO and owner of Plastic Molding Technology Inc.
Approximately 100 miles from Key West lies the Caribbean islands of Cuba,...
The Scientific Molding Plant: How to Get There from Here
by Donald C. Paulson, founder and owner
Paulson Training Programs
Scientific molding often is used to describe the ideal injection molding process, but what exactly does...
Game Training: Engaging Employees at Poly-Cast
by Brittany Willes, contributing editor
Plastics Business
Long, tedious, dull – words often used to describe videos and other training materials employers use to keep employees...
Retooling Attendance, Communication and Morale at PRD
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor
Plastics Business
A lack of specificity in company policies and procedures can negatively impact productivity and profitability. PRD, a plastic injection...
Plastics Business Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor
Plastics Business
Two men found themselves with side-by-side booths at a plastics industry tradeshow. One was an association executive ready to...
Association News
MAPP
Call to action: Share the ways you train and develop your best assets
As I step into my new role as president of the MAPP...
Must-Read Books on Employee Motivation
A solid organizational plan and stellar leadership will not move a company forward if employees are not engaged and working toward the end goal....
Common Pricing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
by Amy Fulford
enlight
CEOs often overlook the importance of pricing in generating attractive financial returns. Especially in recent years, companies have invested heavily in understanding...
Change: Less Management, More Leadership, Better Results
by Randy Pennington, principal
Pennington Group
Research shows 70 percent of all change efforts fail to achieve their desired results. The sad reality is that change...
Strong and Steady: 2016 MAPP Business Forecast
Over 84 percent of plastics processing executives reported they had experienced either an increase in sales (61 percent) or remained flat (24 percent) over...
