MAPP Announces 2020 Plant Tours and Events MAPP has announced the dates for plant tours and other events in 2020. Plant tours are key events for MAPP members and allow the opportunity for plastics processors to visit other member facilities. During these events, dozens of plastics professionals come together, view all aspects of the host organization (from production to HR to … [Read more...] about Association News
2020 Issue 1
Young Professionals Network Filling Leadership Gap
by Lara Copeland, contributing editor Plastics Business Leadership development is crucial for any industry. Future success or failure is dependent on how effectively young talent is equipped with the necessary tools to one day assume a leadership role. Yet, many companies do not have a leadership talent development program in place. Industry associations are stepping into … [Read more...] about Young Professionals Network Filling Leadership Gap
Workstation Innovation Results in Safer, More Efficient Organizations
by Liz Stevens, contributing writer Plastics Business The Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP) presented the MAPP Innovation Awards for the fifth year in 2019. The awards, established to recognize innovative solutions to common issues, focused on the following question, “How has your company instituted systems in your facility to make workstations safer, … [Read more...] about Workstation Innovation Results in Safer, More Efficient Organizations
Let the Good Times Roll – But, for How Long?
by Chris Kuehl, managing director Armada Corporate Intelligence There is a reason that economists are referred to as “dismal scientists.” In the middle of a party, we are the ones who like to remind people that they are going to be hung over the following day. It may be true, but nobody wants to hear it. So it is with the current economic situation. The data that has been … [Read more...] about Let the Good Times Roll – But, for How Long?
Sales Strategies: Strategic Planning for Greater Sales Success
by Brittany Willes, writer Plastics Business When it comes to sales strategy, many businesses have a goal that looks like this: Increase sales by X amount over X time period. Too often, this is where the strategy ends. When business is booming, lack of strategy may not have a (noticeable) effect on profits. At best, a missed opportunity will not have a lasting negative … [Read more...] about Sales Strategies: Strategic Planning for Greater Sales Success