by Grainger Editorial Staff Is a large percentage of your company's dollars going toward inventory? Managing inventory efficiently can help cut down on many costs that you may not even be aware of. Poor inventory control can lead to emergencies, such as running out of much needed materials. This can take time away from production, and finding a quick replacement part can be … [Read more...] about Understanding the Flow of Inventory Management
2017 Summer
Look Who’s Talking: Advancing Employee Communication with Falcon Plastics
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business Creating a culture of communication is paramount to the success of any relationship, including those fostered within a business operation. As the famous playwright George Bernard Shaw said, "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." When employees are not made aware of news, … [Read more...] about Look Who’s Talking: Advancing Employee Communication with Falcon Plastics
Moving on Over: Manufacturing in China Helps Grow US Operations
by Brittany Willes, contributing writer Plastics Business Overseas manufacturing. It's a phrase that likely conjures images of overcrowded factories in distant lands while American factories sit abandoned and rotting. It is a phrase that can leave a bad taste in the mouths of some Americans, but - as with most stories - there is more than one side to consider. Some … [Read more...] about Moving on Over: Manufacturing in China Helps Grow US Operations
Part Design Considerations for Manufacturability Optimization
by Drew Rosek, TZERO CAE specialist RJG, Inc. Part concept and design are vital elements to the molding process. Because of this, manufacturers are highly encouraged to spend additional time analyzing the design before creating the mold. Significant opportunities to decrease waste and time-to-market can be achieved with some up-front work. Factors that should be well … [Read more...] about Part Design Considerations for Manufacturability Optimization
Changing Landscape of Sales Management in the Plastics Industry
by Ashley Burleson, membership and engagement manager MAPP According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 1.8 million sales representatives in wholesale and manufacturing-related sales positions. However, data from recent studies on sales professionals suggest that number may be on a steady decline. This decrease is accompanied by a change in how … [Read more...] about Changing Landscape of Sales Management in the Plastics Industry