by Lara Copeland, contributing writer, Plastics Business Across the business landscape, companies are employing creative strategies to draw in new talent while also trying to hold onto current employees. Attractive incentives – like flexible hours and good pay – are among some of the leading priorities potential employees are looking for; however, affordable and unique … [Read more...] about Revamping Healthcare at Vital Plastics
2020 Issue 3
Additive Manufacturing’s Vision for Molders
A conversation with Bob Gafvert, production partnership sales manager, Carbon Bob Gafvert shared his perspective on what it takes to build out an additive approach, the challenges to tackle and the opportunities to consider during a recent webinar for the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors. After watching additive manufacturing evolve – from his first … [Read more...] about Additive Manufacturing’s Vision for Molders
Applying Industry 4.0 in Plastics Processing
Industry 4.0 has moved far beyond its early status as a technological buzzword. The application of data-collecting, automated technologies is changing the traditional manufacturing plant by creating efficiencies, pointing out areas of improvement and integrating systems from the very beginning stages of product production to the final shipping process. Plastics Business spoke … [Read more...] about Applying Industry 4.0 in Plastics Processing
Training is Essential
by Michelle Parr Paulson, director of marketing communications, Paulson Training Programs Let’s face it: The impact of the global pandemic of the novel coronavirus will be felt by all of us in ways yet to be fully understood. Businesses have taken huge hits, leading to painful layoffs and placing pressure on remaining employees to carry the load. It’s fair to say that training … [Read more...] about Training is Essential
Economic Smooth Sailing or Headed for the Rocks?
by Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence The business leaders of today resemble the captains of those old clipper ships. They know where they came from and they have an idea where they are going, but what happens in between is unknown and possibly disastrous. Thus far, the assumptions regarding the macroeconomy have ranged from glass half full to glass … [Read more...] about Economic Smooth Sailing or Headed for the Rocks?