by Jill Johnson, president Johnson Consulting Services Our economic, political and social environment is exceptionally volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. It has become increasingly difficult to develop strategies for success when every time you turn around there is another challenge that threatens your enterprise survival. One of the most effective methods you can … [Read more...] about Using a B.O.L.D. Approach to Succeed in an Unpredictable Business World
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Event Speakers Make Recommendations
Whether a keynote presenter or a member of the MAPP association sharing personal experiences, event speakers referenced books that have influenced them. From leading through daily actions to achieving strategic priorities, these five books were recommended or written by those who presented. Shift Your Brilliance Author: Simon T. Bailey Released: April 21, 2014 This book … [Read more...] about Event Speakers Make Recommendations
MAPP’s Annual Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference: Perseverance, The Secret of All Success
When more than 500 plastics processors and industry partners gather in one place, the opportunities for sharing, learning and making valuable connections are immense. The JW Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana, was once again the location of the 2016 MAPP Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference. The value in the annual event goes beyond inspiring keynote speakers, … [Read more...] about MAPP’s Annual Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference: Perseverance, The Secret of All Success
Maximizing Mold Changeover Efficiency at Dorel Juvenile Products
Dorel Juvenile Group in Columbus, Indiana, is the largest child car seat manufacturer in the world. The company's 700 employees manufacture products sold under the Safety First, Costco and Eddie Bauer brands, and all molding is performed in the Columbus assembly plant on 68 injection molding machines. "Three years ago, we had 89 injection molding machines," said Gabe Revell, … [Read more...] about Maximizing Mold Changeover Efficiency at Dorel Juvenile Products
Bemis Manufacturing Wins Inaugural Educational Outreach Contest
Filling the human resources pipeline with qualified candidates is one of the greatest challenges in manufacturing. Many plastics processors have established outreach efforts to assist in educating their local communities about the opportunities available for careers in manufacturing, but communication silos exist that keep other manufacturing companies across the US from … [Read more...] about Bemis Manufacturing Wins Inaugural Educational Outreach Contest