by Ian Gjertson, data analyst, AMBA The past two years presented critical challenges and obstructions for manufacturers, including a chaotic supply chain network, labor shortages, the unpredictable global pandemic and the highest United States inflation rate since June of 1982 (7%). The American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) recognizes that manufacturing professionals … [Read more...] about American Mold Builders Increase Salaries to Remain Competitive Amid Surging US Inflation
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Recruiting is Step One in Workforce Development
by Nicole Mitchell, editor, The American Mold Builder One of the biggest struggles for any industry today is in attracting quality candidates for open job positions. When searching for employees, it’s critical to understand what individuals are looking for in a potential workplace and how job searchers find information. From salary and benefits to community involvement, … [Read more...] about Recruiting is Step One in Workforce Development
Breaking Down Communication Barriers Among Production Lines
submitted by Moldex3D Mold Tryouts are conducted after the mold is completed and before the mass production of injection molded products. At this stage, different molding parameters must be tested repetitively for the optimal settings. Thus, we will be able to acquire products that can meet our needs and proceed mass production with the highest efficiency. In addition to … [Read more...] about Breaking Down Communication Barriers Among Production Lines
Mold Builders feel Supply Chain Disruptions
by Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder As 2022 gets underway, mold builders are facing many pressures. An increased demand for products is crashing head-on into the lingering worker shortage and a crippling supply chain crunch. With the current tight material supply and rising prices, logistics madness and a booming market for consumer products, it is no surprise … [Read more...] about Mold Builders feel Supply Chain Disruptions
Association News: 2021, Issue 4
The American Mold Builder New Workshop Announced: Screening and Hiring to Your Culture December 9 | 10am – 3pm EST To help members address the fast-growing skills gap and labor challenges faced by the mold manufacturing industry, AMBA has worked with its Workforce Development Task Force to identify the focus for its newest opportunity – a workshop on Screening and Hiring to … [Read more...] about Association News: 2021, Issue 4
What You Need If You Are Called to Lead
by Dr. Rhea Seddon, astronaut and author Today’s world offers significant challenges for both emerging and experienced leaders. Many people don’t start out to be a leader but the paths they have chosen require that they become one. Regardless of the size of the group, its makeup or goals, there are proven principles that can be applied to lead any assemblage of people – even … [Read more...] about What You Need If You Are Called to Lead