by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA As Americans nationwide experience the pinch of inflation, wages continue to be an increasingly hot topic of conversation. Paired with the persistent labor issue (an industry-wide challenge made worse by the coronavirus pandemic), employers are scrambling to see how they can remain competitive in the war for … [Read more...] about Are Workforce Woes Improving? Data Points to Positive Indicators
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5 Obstacles to Growth and How Businesses Can Overcome Them
by Kirk W. McLaren, author With 2023 fast approaching, it could be time for business owners and CEOs to decide whether to accelerate the growth plans for their businesses in the coming year. Growth doesn’t just happen though, and ambitious businesses typically face five obstacles that can thwart their efforts: winning new customers, keeping existing customers, gaining … [Read more...] about 5 Obstacles to Growth and How Businesses Can Overcome Them
Machine Monitoring: Capture Data and Take Action
by Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder The range of data available from manufacturing machinery is wide, and different data gives insight into different aspects of operations. Fundamentally, there is production data (what the machine did or made, and whether the quality was acceptable or not) and there is condition data (the machine’s state of operational … [Read more...] about Machine Monitoring: Capture Data and Take Action
Five Common HR Challenges in the Plastics Industry
by Nicole Mitchell, editor, The American Mold Builder From topics such as bilingual training systems to what to do when an applicant ghosts, these are five of the common human resources challenges that companies face in the plastics industry. 1. Job Applicant “Ghosting” The Great Resignation begin in 2021, with record numbers of people leaving their jobs when the … [Read more...] about Five Common HR Challenges in the Plastics Industry
AMBA Launches New Work Capacity Tool
by Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 ….and we have lift off! The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) is excited to announce the launch of the AMBA Work Capacity Tool – an innovative resource now available to help mold manufacturers share and fill capacity when needed. Designed specifically for AMBA member shops, this online, members-only … [Read more...] about AMBA Launches New Work Capacity Tool
Industry Leader shares key Insights
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, American Mold Builders Association On July 28, 2022, Ashleigh Walters, CEO at Onex, Inc., joined over 40 young professionals and emerging leaders on camera to kick off the AMBA’s newest virtual series for its Emerging Leaders Network, “Perspectives from the Top.” This five-part series, offered to AMBA’s Emerging … [Read more...] about Industry Leader shares key Insights