by Lewis Yasenchak, senior plastics consultant, P&Y Management Resources On March 7, 2022, 175 countries unanimously agreed on a United Nations framework to fight global plastic pollution from cradle to grave. For contract manufacturers supplying plastic products to OEMS and end users, that framework signals a change in how the industry needs to do business. For … [Read more...] about Applying TQM to Sales
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Going for Gold: Safety in the Workplace
by Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business A high percentage of the American workforce represents the plastics industry. With so many in the trade, it is key for companies to place awareness, training and a cultural balance of safety and health at the forefront of their mission. It takes the dedication of every person, every day, whether in the front office or on the shop … [Read more...] about Going for Gold: Safety in the Workplace
Every Plant Needs to Conduct a Cyber Risk Assessment
by Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business Hacks, security breaches, ransomware attacks – these are becoming more and more common in our technology-dependent world. Every manufacturer would be wise to take these potential threats seriously and apply resources to protect assets and fortify cyber security. If cyberattacks can happen to school districts, casinos, farm … [Read more...] about Every Plant Needs to Conduct a Cyber Risk Assessment
What is Going On, and Why?
by Chris Kuehl, managing director, Armada Corporate Intelligence The consumer is seeing all manner of inflation lately – as seen in the media. That tends to obscure the kind of inflation the manufacturing sector is experiencing. The Producer Price Index jumped by more than 10% in 2021, and that is a surge not seen in years. Much of that can be attributed to oil and energy … [Read more...] about What is Going On, and Why?
View from 30 Feet: From Surviving the Resin Shortage to a Zero-Scrap Footprint: What Repelletizing Can Do for Your Company
By Marcella Kates, director of marketing, MAPP While the resin shortages are affecting supply chains all over the world, one Indiana molder’s venture into repelletizing scrap materials turned out to reap rewards for the company and its customers. Metro Plastics Technologies is a custom injection molder in Noblesville, Indiana. Metro believes in a commitment to utilizing its … [Read more...] about View from 30 Feet: From Surviving the Resin Shortage to a Zero-Scrap Footprint: What Repelletizing Can Do for Your Company