By Greg Hannoosh and Mark Malloy, Next Step Communications, Inc. North America’s biggest and best plastics event is back and NPE2024 is coming to Orlando from May 6-10. 2024. The folks at the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) have been working hard to make sure the first NPE since 2018, will be the best yet. If you are one of the over 55,000 people projected to … [Read more...] about How to Get the Most Out of Attending NPE2024
US Mold Builders Look Beyond Financial Incentives to Attract and Retain Employees
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA In recent months, the need for employees – in all areas of the US manufacturing operations – has risen to a fever pitch. According to the Indeed Job Posting Index, employer demand in the manufacturing sector was 51.3% above pre-pandemic levels as of September 2023. When taking into account the pre-existing skills … [Read more...] about US Mold Builders Look Beyond Financial Incentives to Attract and Retain Employees
The Hidden Value of Leadership Development
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Despite the sophistication of the US mold manufacturing industry, many of its executives would not necessarily use the word “sophisticated” to describe themselves in terms of management skill or financial prowess. How is that possible in such a specialized and technical field where companies are handling millions … [Read more...] about The Hidden Value of Leadership Development
Strategic Planning for 2024: Contracts, Labor Market and Tax Impacts
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder In a matter of weeks, 2023 will come to a close and companies will begin the important task of analyzing the prior months to then take those learnings and build a strategic plan for 2024. Ultimately, this will paint a clear direction for management and internal teams as they head into a new year. By taking early … [Read more...] about Strategic Planning for 2024: Contracts, Labor Market and Tax Impacts
Creating a Win-Win with Reshoring
By Shelly Otenbaker, president, WayPoint Marketing Communications Throughout the past three years, the manufacturing industry has experienced a series of challenges that have made it difficult for companies to remain competitive and, in some instances, keep finished goods in the marketplace. As a result, it has become increasingly more important for manufacturers to … [Read more...] about Creating a Win-Win with Reshoring
Biden’s 2024 China Tariff Strategy
By Omar S. Nashashibi, co-founder, The Franklin Partnership, LLC The Biden administration’s policies toward China not only have geopolitical implications beyond US borders, but also are a direct factor in the November 2024 elections. An Ipsos August 2023 poll proves this point well. Sixty-six percent of Americans are more likely to support a candidate who endorses … [Read more...] about Biden’s 2024 China Tariff Strategy