by Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Business Every day, in every role, in every company, we have an opportunity to lead. Whether our title is CEO or opposite-of-CEO, we have the opportunity to influence others when we are at work – positively or negatively – and that especially is true these days, where turnover is the norm and authority often belongs to the … [Read more...] about Booklist: We Already Are Leaders
STEM & Training
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
Aftermarket Partnerships Maximize Equipment Performance
by Sukumara Repuri, director, global aftermarket of assembly technologies, and Sophie Morneau, director, global strategic accounts of assembly technologies, Emerson Aftermarket services – delivered to manufacturers by the OEM of critical equipment – are becoming increasingly important in today’s challenging economies, where the pressure to produce quality products on time … [Read more...] about Aftermarket Partnerships Maximize Equipment Performance
Manufacturing Training and Jobs for the Reentry Population
by Liz Stevens, contributing editor, Plastics Business The skills gap in US manufacturing is a real hurdle for manufacturers looking to expand their workforces to meet increased business opportunities or to make up for the loss of retiring Baby Boomer workers. Enterprising manufacturers are beefing up their apprenticeship programs, connecting with high schools and colleges to … [Read more...] about Manufacturing Training and Jobs for the Reentry Population
Are Women the Answer to Manufacturing’s Talent Crisis?
by Dianna Brodine, managing editor, Plastics Business Solving the talent problem in the US manufacturing industry has been – and will continue to be – a priority for plastics processors. Perhaps traditionally seen as a job for men, women increasingly are stepping up to take roles in manufacturing facilities. Four women at the top of the profession spoke with Plastics Business … [Read more...] about Are Women the Answer to Manufacturing’s Talent Crisis?