By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Business The US manufacturing industry continues to face challenges recruiting workers. Colleges and universities are helping to address the problem by offering plastics-oriented courses and credentials, ranging from degree programs that equip young adults with an educational foundation in the industry to credential programs designed for … [Read more...] about Secondary Education Programs Offer Opportunities in Plastics
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“Future Proofing” Your Production Workforce – Confidence and Knowledge Are the Keys to Handling Change
By Daniel Stephens, vice president, Routsis Training LLC In production environments, the most important goal is maintaining “productive uptime.” This means that product is being produced at a rate that is profitable, and the customer base is satisfied with its quality level. One of the biggest factors that interrupt productive uptime is change. Examples of change can be new … [Read more...] about “Future Proofing” Your Production Workforce – Confidence and Knowledge Are the Keys to Handling Change
Raising the Bar on Recruitment and Retentions
by Lindsey Munson, editor, Plastics Business A leading manufacturer is raising the bar when it comes to recruitment and retention, and its strategy is not complicated – focus on the employee journey straight out of the gate! Responding with Action Pyramid Molding Group (PMG) a nimble and adaptive company in Rockford, Illinois, is independently owned and operates on the … [Read more...] about Raising the Bar on Recruitment and Retentions
How Does Healthcare Delivery Differ from Pizza Delivery?
by Susan Denzio, director of information and administrative services, First Resource, Inc. Mmmmm, pizza! When the order is placed, it typically is understood what options are available – size, toppings, additional side items, delivery and, of course, the total cost. Now, imagine if it were possible to create a healthcare delivery system that was as understandable to people as … [Read more...] about How Does Healthcare Delivery Differ from Pizza Delivery?
Despite Supply Chain Improvements, Skepticism Remains
by Andrew Carlsgaard, business relations manager, MAPP With recession and inflation concerns looming, plastics manufacturing leaders maintain a lukewarm stance on key industry metrics at the end of Q3, and only 13% have a positive six-month outlook on the industry overall. Over the past two and a half years, dynamic conditions in the plastics industry, manufacturing and … [Read more...] about Despite Supply Chain Improvements, Skepticism Remains