Four Insidious Impacts of a Mis-Hire
by Magi Graziano, Conscious Hiring® and Development
CEOs, business leaders and managers are acutely aware of the fiscal costs of a mis-hire, but there are...
Four of the Top Business Books of 2015
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business
Mark Zuckerberg created a buzz not seen since Oprah's Book Club when he announced his intention of reading a book...
An M&A Market Update for the Plastics Industry
by David Evatz, SRR
There continues to be strong demand for plastic companies across all end markets and manufacturing processes. Although acquisition demand is strong,...
Monitoring Manufacturing Efficiency with Advanced Auxiliary Equipment
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business
Conair's new SCADA-enabled ControlWorks system gives users the ability to look at more than one piece of equipment at a...
More than Molding: OCTEX Aims for Magic
by Dianna Brodine, Plastics Business
Twenty-five years after it first opened its doors in Sarasota, Florida, OCTEX LLC is shaping a future that is cutting...
Casual Friday Includes Fewer Emails at Ice Miller
by Brittany Willes, Plastics Business
In this issue, Plastics Business takes a look at Ice Miller, Metro Plastics and Crescent Industries.
It's no secret that interpersonal...
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MAPP Debuts Innovation Award
To emphasize and showcase the power of creativity, MAPP conducted its first Innovation Award contest. For its inaugural year, the...
Lawsuits a Wake-Up Call on Proper Use of Background Checks
by Wayne "Skip" Adams III, Ice Miller, LLP
Since the start of 2014, the number of lawsuits filed against employers and staffing firms alleging the...
Engaging in 5S
by Jen Clark, Plastics Business
Since the 1990s, lean manufacturing has gained a foothold in companies across the US. This methodology provides companies with a...
In-Mold Decorating Project Success: More than Technology
by Dave Schoofs, Central Decal Company
There are many articles written about "successful product launches." Most articles focus on go-to-market strategies or on using tools...
