Benchmarking

by Ian Gjertson, analyst, MAPP Discovering and establishing new relationships can be complicated but are a prerequisite for attaining sales growth and sustainability. In addition to all the complexities involved in managing a business, developing healthy relationships is one of the most significant challenges. The more information executives and sales professionals have about … [Read more...] about An Honest Assessment of the CRM Software Utilized in the Manufacturing Industry

by Troy Nix, executive director, MAPP America’s insurance company giants receive billions and billions of dollars in profit, yet the cost of providing health insurance continues to challenge US manufacturers both large and small, and the impact of the pandemic has only added fuel and complete confusion to the fire. According to the most recent study conducted in 2021 by … [Read more...] about Manufacturers Losing the Battle Against Healthcare Insurance Companies

by Maria Nix, contributing writer, MAPP Most manufacturing executives reading this article have survived an unprecedented year in business. While some have thrived, many are searching for sparks of hope to be used as fuel to drive forward and prosper in 2021. The good news is, according to over 220 executives who participated in the annual State of the Plastics Industry … [Read more...] about A Message of Optimism: Getting Back on Track in 2021