By Lindsey Munson, managing editor, Plastics Business With the plastics industry shifting toward advanced equipment, automation and technologies in recent years, companies continue to recognize that their greatest asset and strongest advantage is their people. Recruiting and retaining skilled employees has become one of the industry’s toughest challenges – prompting … [Read more...] about Benefits That Matter: A Q&A on Redefining Employee Experience
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ADMO Shares the ABCs of Using AI in the Front Office
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business Artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly is reshaping business operations across industries, and plastics processing is no exception. Companies increasingly are exploring AI tools to improve efficiency, streamline workflows and support decision-making throughout their organizations. ADMO, Inc., Elgin, Illinois, provides tooling and … [Read more...] about ADMO Shares the ABCs of Using AI in the Front Office
Get Out of the Rate Race… A Smarter Way for Manufacturers to Manage Healthcare Costs
By Troy Nix, executive director, MAPP Health benefits remain one of the largest – and most unpredictable – line items in a manufacturing company’s budget. Recent reporting underscores just how acute the challenge has become. According to The New York Post, US employers are facing projected healthcare cost increases of 7% to 10% over the next 12 months, the steepest rise in … [Read more...] about Get Out of the Rate Race… A Smarter Way for Manufacturers to Manage Healthcare Costs
Capability Is the New Capacity in Plastics Manufacturing
By Amber Galford, founder, PeopleROI, LLC Plastics processors have become exceptionally good at squeezing performance out of what can be measured. They justify automation to eliminate touchpoints, upgrade presses to improve cycle consistency, and refine tooling to drive out variation. Every major investment is expected to produce a clear, quantifiable return. Cost of … [Read more...] about Capability Is the New Capacity in Plastics Manufacturing
Build a Productive Workplace Culture Through Trust and Engagement
By Angela Elsey, president, PCS Company In 2017, PCS Company surveyed its employees and found that only 56% were engaged in their jobs. If a company does not have engaged team members – if they’re not willing to look out for each other, if they’re not willing to be part of the solution vs. part of the problem – a company can’t expect its workforce to support customers … [Read more...] about Build a Productive Workplace Culture Through Trust and Engagement