by Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence Thus it begins – at least formally. What kind of economic growth does the Trump administration seek? What kind of shape is the economy as he takes over – as compared to what other presidents before him faced? What are the chances his goals will be met, and what are the factors that will make accomplishing … [Read more...] about A First Economic Look at the Trump Administration
2017 Winter
21st Century Leadership Intelligence
by Magi Graziano, CEO Conscious Hiring® and Development Being an effective leader of people in today's world seems to be much more complicated than in years past. In the previous century, for the vast majority, work was a means for survival. The level of employee engagement did not dictate how long employees stayed in a role. Today's employees, however, are on the lookout for … [Read more...] about 21st Century Leadership Intelligence
Material Development for 3D Printing
by Brittany Willes, contributing editor Plastics Business In the past few years, injection molders have gone from using 3D printers almost exclusively to create prototypes to exploring larger scale production opportunities for complex parts. However, material developers haven't always kept up with industry changes. Plastics Business reached out to injection molders and … [Read more...] about Material Development for 3D Printing
People are Not Plastic: Four Challenges Facing the Industry
by Darryl Warren, president D. Gene Alliance Employees do not perform or respond as predictably as plastic. If they did, our job in managing human capital would be easier. The plastics industry is experiencing complex challenges with our most important asset, our people. Placing a help wanted advertisement does not yield quality applicants, which leaves a large skills gap. … [Read more...] about People are Not Plastic: Four Challenges Facing the Industry
2017 Plastics Industry Outlook: Optimistic and Automated
by Ashley Turrell Burleson, operations support specialist MAPP, Inc. More than 90 percent of plastics processing executives anticipate either steady or increased business activity for 2017, according to the recent State of the Plastics Industry Report from the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP). In its 17th year, MAPP's annual State of the Plastics … [Read more...] about 2017 Plastics Industry Outlook: Optimistic and Automated