By Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder Mold manufacturing demands precision, speed and consistency in an environment where complexity and customer expectations continue to rise. As part designs grow more intricate and lead times shrink, the “shop floor” has become one of the most critical drivers of performance, quality and profitability. Effective shop floor … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Shop Floor Management
Business Strategies
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
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
Sustainability Powered by Swiss Steel
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder “Progress through sustainable steel” is boldly positioned on Swiss Steel Group’s home webpage, highlighting its focus on reducing environmental impacts, supporting social responsibility and ensuring long-term economic profitability. In mold manufacturing, among other general areas, sustainable steel is significant in … [Read more...] about Sustainability Powered by Swiss Steel
Protecting Manufacturers from Digital Disruption
By Tom Wojcinski, principal, and Michael J. Devereux II, CPA, CMP, partner, Wipfli While talking with a group of manufacturers, one asked if there was anything it could do to ensure its operations are not hacked. But, of course, there is no way that’s possible, especially in today’s connected manufacturing environment. Even if a company disconnected everything from the … [Read more...] about Protecting Manufacturers from Digital Disruption
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