By Omar Nashashibi, The Franklin Partnership, LLC In August 1986, President Ronald Reagan said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.’” There is no question government plays a role in the daily lives of every American and in each transaction for every business. The federal government is your not-so-silent … [Read more...] about Gridlock In Washington: Is it Real and Good for Business?
Bridging the Gap: Helping Young Professionals Develop into Effective Leaders
By Lara Copeland, assistant editor, The American Mold Builder In many ways, the manufacturing industry is booming in the US. Operations have been working toward development and growth and are now beginning to enter new markets with plans to expand facilities, but there seems to be one important element in insufficient supply: the workers. According to the American Mold … [Read more...] about Bridging the Gap: Helping Young Professionals Develop into Effective Leaders
AMBA News: August 2020
New Report Available: R&D Tax Credit Use in Mold Manufacturing As income taxes continue to rise, it is important for mold manufacturers to identify areas where they can reduce their overall tax burden in order to maintain profits and remain competitive in today’s global environment. With this in mind, AMBA’s benchmarking team has released its most recent report, R&D … [Read more...] about AMBA News: August 2020
Reducing Dimensional Errors in Moldmaking
By Gisbert Ledvon, Director of Business Development, Machine Tool, Heidenhain Corporation In tool and moldmaking, dimensional and contour errors need to be so low as to be barely measurable and must certainly never be visible. These requirements are increasingly at odds with demands for higher productivity and lower costs. New control options offer possible solutions to the … [Read more...] about Reducing Dimensional Errors in Moldmaking
Association News 2020 Issue 3
The American Mold Builder AMBA Launches Virtual Forum: The Cultural Application of Continuous Improvement November 4-5, 2020 | 10AM – 3PM ET While economic uncertainty introduces stress and forces change, it also presents a unique opportunity for business leaders to renew their focus on the application and evaluation of continuous improvement in their facilities. Through … [Read more...] about Association News 2020 Issue 3
Sales, Marketing and Customer Communication in the Time of COVID-19
By Dianna Brodine, managing editor, The American Mold Builder Relationships are at the heart of successful sales and marketing activities, and ongoing customer relationships rely on effective and consistent communication. The COVID-19 pandemic has simultaneously increased the need for sales and marketing activities and reduced accessibility to customers and prospects. During … [Read more...] about Sales, Marketing and Customer Communication in the Time of COVID-19