by Liz Stevens, contributing writer, The American Mold Builder The accumulated knowledge at a mold building operation is a unique and valuable commodity. Experienced team members are veritable walking encyclopedias of the ins and outs of mold building, from the associates with decades of material procurement experience, to the engineers with in-depth CAD and design expertise, … [Read more...] about Capturing Historical Knowledge at M&M Tool and Mold
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3 Key Strategies for Continuous Improvement
Compiled and summarized by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Continuous improvement is at the heart of any successful manufacturing company. If ownership, the management team and all employees aren’t looking constantly for ways to eliminate waste, simplify processes or improve quality, then the organization has become stagnant – and likely is leaving … [Read more...] about 3 Key Strategies for Continuous Improvement
Workforce Development: The Long Game
by Brittany Willes, contributing writer, The American Mold Builder Manufacturing industries have struggled with labor shortages for years, and the problem only is expected to get worse. According to Forbes, “[T]he long-standing fact remains that there’s a wide disparity between the number of people entering the field of manufacturing and the needs of the industry. Estimates … [Read more...] about Workforce Development: The Long Game
Association News: 2021, Issue 1
The American Mold Builder Registration Open for 2nd Annual Sales and Marketing Forum (Virtual) | March 10-11, 2021 Creating and implementing a successful sales and marketing strategy is critical to the bottom line of any business, particularly in today’s continuing environment of uncertainty and change. To support the exploration of existing challenges, new technologies and … [Read more...] about Association News: 2021, Issue 1
Mold Building Industry Ready for 2021
By Hallie Forcinio, contributing writer, The American Mold Builder Although 2020 was a tough year for business, many AMBA members overcame the severe economic downturn experienced in the second quarter and actually thrived. The outlook for 2021 is positive, too, despite the uncertainties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and a new administration in Washington. A report from … [Read more...] about Mold Building Industry Ready for 2021
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The American Mold Builder AMBA Conference 2021 Sets New Dates June 22-24, 2021 AMBA is pleased to announce new dates have been set for its Conference 2021: Connections Reimagined! Originally slated for February 17-19, 2021, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the 2021 conference now will take place June 22-24 in the same location: Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. According to … [Read more...] about Association News