Quality Management Forum Held in March 2020 A suggestion by members that there were not enough resources for quality professionals in the marketplace led the MAPP team to create the Quality Management Forum. Held at PTA Plastics in Connecticut on March 11 and 12, attendees heard presentations, engaged in peer exchanges, problem-solved real-life scenarios and toured a … [Read more...] about Association News
2020 Issue 2
The Time to Recruit is Now
by Dan Regovich, owner and operator, AJ Augur It seems as though the world has changed overnight. We went from one of the most robust economies in US history, where virtually every company was struggling to hire employees at all levels, to massive lay-offs in many sectors – all within a few weeks. I think there is a silver lining to be found in all of this: Many companies … [Read more...] about The Time to Recruit is Now
Cautious Optimism is Overwhelmed by Economic Shock and Uncertainty
by Greg Alonso, principal, Plante Moran The 2020 calendar year began with a solid, consumer-driven US economy, historically low unemployment and rising wages. The prevailing sentiment regarding near-term economic prospects was cautious optimism as the longest running recovery on record seemed likely to continue. Other significant events with economic implications included a … [Read more...] about Cautious Optimism is Overwhelmed by Economic Shock and Uncertainty
CARES Act Provides Relief to Plastics Processors
by Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP, Mueller Prost On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act – the largest relief package ever passed by Congress almost three times over – into law, thereby ushering a host of new lending and tax provisions available to plastics processors. The CARES Act made several … [Read more...] about CARES Act Provides Relief to Plastics Processors
The COVID-19 Effect: Preparing Your Business for a ‘New Normal’
by Laurie Harbour, president and CEO, Harbour Results The COVID-19 pandemic has made one thing clear: Not every manufacturer is going to come out of this crisis intact. The industry has experienced a significant impact, causing ripples throughout the supply chain. And, if a business went into 2020 in a weakened state, it’s really going to show on the backside of this … [Read more...] about The COVID-19 Effect: Preparing Your Business for a ‘New Normal’