By Jessica Rector, keynote speaker, author and consultant Burnout is impacting every industry, company and role. There are no exceptions. Leaders often find themselves in the trenches, navigating through the chaos and driving their teams toward success. However, amidst the pursuit of goals and objectives, there’s a lurking enemy that can undermine all efforts – … [Read more...] about The Burnout Battle: Why Leaders Must Lead the Charge
2024 Issue 4
Two Plastics Companies Counter Workforce Shortage with Automation Innovations
The MAPP members that earned recognition at the 2023 MAPP Innovation Awards did so with a focus on automation. Plastics Business checked in to learn the details from two MAPP members whose innovation submissions rose, like cream, to the top. Their solutions included a diverse array of tools and technologies, including robots, cobots, feeders, funnels, hoppers and air … [Read more...] about Two Plastics Companies Counter Workforce Shortage with Automation Innovations
Technology Focus: Inspection and Quality Control
Canon Virginia, Inc. 757.881.6007 go.cvi.canon.com/Vision-Edition Canon Virginia, Inc., Newport News, Virginia, a US manufacturer and technology center of Canon consumer products, acknowledges a growing need for automation in the manufacturing industry. Labor shortages and production costs continue to drive the need for innovation. Canon is developing new ways imaging can … [Read more...] about Technology Focus: Inspection and Quality Control
Recognizing Safety Excellence at the 2024 EHS Summit
By Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business The 2024 Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Summit was held in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 7-8, which shared best leadership and safety practices with industry professionals and recognized companies that achieved excellence in safety techniques beyond average regulations. The Manufacturers Association for Plastics … [Read more...] about Recognizing Safety Excellence at the 2024 EHS Summit
Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference Puts Ingenuity to Work
“Alright stop, collaborate and listen …,” boomed through the speakers and Vanilla Ice’s hit song became the entrance music for 650 manufacturing professionals to the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott’s main ballroom, kicking off the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference. The conference was held October 2-4 and, over those three days, attendees took advantage of connecting … [Read more...] about Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference Puts Ingenuity to Work