by Dianna Brodine, managing editor Plastics Business There is a way to do it better. Find it. – Thomas Edison I’ve always been fond of Thomas Edison. He’s the inventor behind the light bulb, the phonograph and one of the first movie cameras – and, since I like seeing when it’s dark outside and watching the latest Avengers movie, Edison is an OK guy in my book. From a … [Read more...] about Find a Way to Be Better
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MAPP Continues to Excel in Industry Benchmarking Initiatives As the industry leader in providing meaningful and relevant industry data, MAPP continues to produce and publish benchmarking reports for industry executives. All benchmarking opportunities are driven by MAPP member organizations, and new benchmarking studies are added throughout the year. Benchmarking reports are … [Read more...] about Association News
5 Steps to Better Supply Agreements
by H. Alan Rothenbuecher, partner Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP Supply agreements serve as the lifeblood of many manufacturing companies. These agreements outline the terms and conditions controlling the supply of goods and services between various parties. Without this framework, many businesses could not meet the pressing demands of the modern-day … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Better Supply Agreements
Collaborative Robot Cleans House at Metro Plastics
by Liz Stevens, contributing writer Plastics Business The new worker on the production floor at Metro Plastics is a real go-getter: punctual, tireless and precise. The Metro crew might be excused for resenting this new wunderkind. But, since the manufacturing area now is decluttered and quality inspection is taking place in record time, the crew at Metro Plastics instead … [Read more...] about Collaborative Robot Cleans House at Metro Plastics
Strategic Steps to Maximize Business Value for Plastics Processors
by Joellen Sorenson, director Stout What makes one company more valuable than another? A panel of plastics business owners/operators weighed in on this important question during the 2018 MAPP Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference. While demand for plastics continues to surge, the industry’s success also may be its Achilles’ heel. The industry currently has very low … [Read more...] about Strategic Steps to Maximize Business Value for Plastics Processors