by Dianna Brodine Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. manufactures some of the most recognizable products in the world – if you are a parent. Producing car seats, potties, step stools, bath tubs, strollers and more for Cosco and Safety 1st, Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. represents the largest single segment of its $2.0 billion parent company, Dorel Industries. Its customer base includes … [Read more...] about Lean and Green at DOREL Juvenile Group
2010 Fall
The Economy and Plastics Processors: Cultural Shift Remains Key to Survival
by Laurie Harbour, Harbour Results, Inc. It's been two years since the economy encountered one of the worst crashes in history. Where are plastics processors now? Many more than expected survived the crisis by going into hibernation and changing the way they worked and lived. In hibernation, processors were forced to use fewer resources. Necessities such as people, equipment, … [Read more...] about The Economy and Plastics Processors: Cultural Shift Remains Key to Survival
Program Launch Coordinator – The Strategic Link
by Teresa Schell, Plastics Components, Inc. Successful business strategies equate to successful customer relationships. As demands increase for OEM buyers and/or procurement managers, a company's ability to successfully launch new products or manage a tool transfer has become one of the most important criteria for success. This activity requires two aspects: the actual product … [Read more...] about Program Launch Coordinator – The Strategic Link
IML Solutions – Five Experts Share Advice
by Renée Varella In a recent survey of molding companies involved in in-mold labeling, nearly 86 percent said that their involvement with IML applications consist of being "responsible for bringing productivity solutions to my company." The respondents also indicated that the issues they face in IML range from misaligned labels (82.4 percent) to high-voltage arcing when the … [Read more...] about IML Solutions – Five Experts Share Advice
Trade Show Exhibition Tips
by Julie K. Buzbee Trade shows and up-to-the-minute seminars on plastics technology fit hand-in-hand with the forward-thinking ideas of today's plastics executives who are constantly looking for an edge in a highly competitive marketplace. Trade shows offer a fixed location where entrepreneurs can meet prospective customers one-on-one in a day or two inexpensively. Plastics … [Read more...] about Trade Show Exhibition Tips