by Jeremy Williams, Trainer/Consultant RJG, Inc. There are those who are good at what they do, and then there are those who are the absolute best. The gurus. How are they so good? What do you need to know to be on that higher level? In this article, we’re going to review several of the often-overlooked technical arenas that are vital to understand in order to become a … [Read more...] about How to Become a Plastics Guru: What You Need to Know
2018 Issue 4
2018 Benchmarking conference Brings 600 Manufacturing Leaders to Indianapolis
The Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP) brought nearly 600 manufacturing professionals to Indianapolis from October 10-12, 2018. MAPP held the record-breaking 2018 Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana. The theme for this year was Be Extraordinary. Professional keynote speakers had … [Read more...] about 2018 Benchmarking conference Brings 600 Manufacturing Leaders to Indianapolis
If You Can’t Convince Them, Confuse Them
by Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence It often has been remarked there are two things that nobody should ever watch being made – sausage and law. Unfortunately, we have elections every two years and must witness one of these endeavors whether we like it or not. There always is a lot at stake in an election but, at the same time, too much attention … [Read more...] about If You Can’t Convince Them, Confuse Them
Plastics Processors Continue to Boost Compensation for Workers
by Ashley (Turrell) Burleson, membership and analytics manager MAPP When comparing wage data from 2017 to 2018, more than 75% of jobs in the US plastics industry experienced wage increases above the current inflation rate of 2.1%. Across the board, plastics manufacturing positions experienced an average of nearly 5% increases in compensation, according to the most recent Wage … [Read more...] about Plastics Processors Continue to Boost Compensation for Workers
Year-End Tax Planning Opportunities
by Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP Mueller Prost The holidays are here. For many, this means spending time with family and friends to recall good times throughout 2018 and to celebrate the upcoming new year. It also means that tax filing season is right around the corner. As such, December is a time for year-end tax planning to ensure Uncle Sam only assesses the appropriate … [Read more...] about Year-End Tax Planning Opportunities