By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA In an era where employee retention has become increasingly challenging, particularly following the “Great Resignation” and fierce, domestic competition for labor, US moldmaking companies are seeking effective strategies to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement. This ultimately leads them to implement … [Read more...] about Employee Engagement in US Moldmaking (and What it Means for Employee Retention)
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A Higher Standard for Standards: Requirements for Safe Lifting
By Christopher Spada, LSG & SFG Technical Sales/Product Management, Jergens In the realm of lifting, the number-one priority isn’t just getting something off the ground and relocated – it’s worker safety. That widely is known. No company wants to put its employees’ safety in jeopardy. Injury on a personal level is regrettable and can be tragic, and on a business level, … [Read more...] about A Higher Standard for Standards: Requirements for Safe Lifting
Made in Mexico? Maybe.
By Omar S. Nashashibi, founder, Inside Beltway In 2023, Mexico surpassed China as the largest importer of goods into the US, increasing shipments by nearly 5%. Also in 2023, China’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in new facility construction and expansion in Mexico reached $5.6 billion, up from $267 million in 2018. In addition, during the first eight months of 2024, the … [Read more...] about Made in Mexico? Maybe.
Maintaining Increased Profitability
By Sujit Sheth, monitoring business manager, Progressive Components Molds are a molder’s most critical asset. When a mold is not running, – bad things happen – including parts are not being produced, labor is underutilized, revenue is not generated, supply chains are delayed and customer relations can be strained. Despite these ramifications, many molders’ toolrooms are … [Read more...] about Maintaining Increased Profitability
Servant Leadership and Accountability Pave the Way for Professional Development
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Being a leader is more than supervising others and telling them what to do. In fact, leadership – at any level within a company – requires more internal reflection and active work than any other skill. But without training and guidance, the development of this necessary quality often is overlooked, impacting the … [Read more...] about Servant Leadership and Accountability Pave the Way for Professional Development
Effective Leadership Planning for NextGen Succession
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder “If you can’t be replaced, you can’t be promoted,” are words that resonate with leaders. This quote stands as a simple reminder and sound advice to those seeking a leadership role or being a “succession” – on-the-job training and sharing processes and procedures are critical components to reaching the next step on the … [Read more...] about Effective Leadership Planning for NextGen Succession