By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Company culture was alive and well during the Dynamic Group’s plant tour workshop for AMBA’s emerging leadership and MAPP’s young professionals. Hosted in conjunction with MD&M Midwest, Minneapolis, Minnesota, this two-facility event highlighted how strong values, communication and next-level leadership can … [Read more...] about How “Going Pro” Elevates Performance Inside and Out at Dynamic Group
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The 9 Core Traits of High-Performing Companies
By Susan Quinn, CEO, circle S studio In today’s business landscape, competition is relentless. Disruptions emerge overnight. Customer expectations rapidly evolve. Talent is harder to retain than ever. Yet, some companies consistently outperform their peers – growing faster, attracting top talent and building unshakable customer loyalty. What sets these companies … [Read more...] about The 9 Core Traits of High-Performing Companies
AMBA Members Take Charge of MRO Spending with Grainger
By Shelby Lasley, GPO director, AMBA In the world of manufacturing, most companies can quickly identify their biggest cost drivers: labor, raw materials and energy. But tucked behind the scenes, in storerooms and tool cribs, lurks a category that often goes unnoticed until something breaks – maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supplies. More than 40% of MRO purchases … [Read more...] about AMBA Members Take Charge of MRO Spending with Grainger
Turning Data into Action: Simplifying Mold Operations
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder Mold builders’ customers face increasing pressure to optimize asset management – balancing uptime, traceability and compliance without overcomplicating processes or disrupting daily operations. Progressive Components, based in Wauconda, Illinois, is modernizing the mold industry through innovative, user-friendly … [Read more...] about Turning Data into Action: Simplifying Mold Operations
MD&M West: The Gateway to Manufacturing Solutions
MD&M brings together the entire manufacturing network in one location, offering access to innovation across five key industry sectors: MedTech, automation, design and manufacturing, plastics and packaging. Connect with leading companies in 3D printing, injection molding, coatings, furnishing and more as they showcase the newest in biocompatible polymers and injection … [Read more...] about MD&M West: The Gateway to Manufacturing Solutions
Mold Builders Again Experience Wage Growth Slower than Inflation
By Andrew Carlsgaard, benchmarking and analytics director, AMBA The 2025 AMBA Wage & Salary Report continues to show a familiar trend that mirrors last year’s results: rising wages and salaries across the US mold building workforce, albeit at a slower pace than inflation and the US manufacturing industry. The survey results of 88 mold builders, representing nearly 3,500 … [Read more...] about Mold Builders Again Experience Wage Growth Slower than Inflation