By Susan Denzio, business manager, AMBA The healthcare landscape presents many challenges for business owners and with the turn of a new year, it is likely to become even more difficult. The very purpose of insurance, a mechanism to protect against unforeseen costs, is needed to protect the human capital asset – employees and dependents – from the risk associated with … [Read more...] about Navigating the Changing Landscape of Healthcare
Industry Resources
US Government: Supply Chains in Focus
By Omar S. Nashashibi, co-founder, The Franklin Partnership, LLC The COVID-19 pandemic not only awakened OEMs but also senior government officials in Washington, D.C. to the need for a reliable domestic supply chain. Starting in April 2020, as a lobbyist for manufacturing associations, I began fielding questions about downstream industries as policymakers came to the … [Read more...] about US Government: Supply Chains in Focus
AMBA Delivers Power – Packed Conference in Michigan
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) delivered a power-packed three-day conference in early March, where attendees – engaged, elevated and evolved – in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by listening to inspiring keynote speakers, collaborating at roundtable discussions with peers, actively listening at breakout sessions and … [Read more...] about AMBA Delivers Power – Packed Conference in Michigan
Advances in CNC Machining Technology
By Liz Stevens, writer, The American Mold Builder CNC machining was developed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Like the computing equipment that controls a CNC machine and drives CAD and CAM technologies, CNC machining has evolved dramatically since its early days and continually is improved to meet the industry’s latest needs. CNC equipment manufacturers respond to requests … [Read more...] about Advances in CNC Machining Technology
Partnership with ITR Economics Enhances Member Benefits
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder On the rise and expected to grow over the next decade, mold manufacturing companies are challenged with meeting their operational expectations no matter the external market trends and economic impacts. Management teams are pressured now more than ever to assess, plan and respond based on environmental impacts and shifts – … [Read more...] about Partnership with ITR Economics Enhances Member Benefits
Operating System Upgrade and Its Impacts
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder Gaining traction in the mold industry is the implementation of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a system that integrates a set of simple, effective tools and a proven process to produce powerful business results. At the 2023 AMBA Conference, one of the breakout sessions offered to mold manufacturers was … [Read more...] about Operating System Upgrade and Its Impacts