by Omar S. Nashashibi, co-founder, The Franklin Partnership, LLC Thirty-three – that is the number of OEMs and Tier I suppliers that convinced the US Trade Representative in 2018 to lift the 25% tariffs on plastic injection molds. One hundred and fifty-two – that is the number of American Mold Builders Association members who formally contacted the USTR in November 2019 … [Read more...] about Keeping the China Tariffs: A Numbers Game
Quarter 4 2022
Shared Tips and Ideas for Approaching Everyday Sales and Prospecting
by Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Molder Builder The American Mold Builder Association held a virtual forum in early November, it was a collaborative and informative event that lead to discussing and actively engaging in sharing ideas and best practices for marketing and sales team techniques, prospecting to win the lead and aligning qualified sustainable customers. … [Read more...] about Shared Tips and Ideas for Approaching Everyday Sales and Prospecting
How Does Healthcare Delivery Differ from Pizza Delivery?
by Susan Denzio, director of information and administrative services, First Resource, Inc. Mmmmm, pizza! When the order is placed, it typically is understood what options are available – size, toppings, additional side items, delivery and, of course, the total cost. Now, imagine if it were possible to create a healthcare delivery system that was as understandable to people … [Read more...] about How Does Healthcare Delivery Differ from Pizza Delivery?
Raising the Bar on Recruitment and Retention
by Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder Business gurus often talk about the view from 30,000 feet – the big picture that provides a look at overall operations. Perhaps, however, the focus should be on the view from 30 feet – a close-up of specific processes and procedures that make an impact now. A leading manufacturer is raising the bar when it comes to … [Read more...] about Raising the Bar on Recruitment and Retention
AMBA’s Emerging Leaders Explore Leadership Principles and Management Styles at Inaugural Retreat
by Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Unlike seasoned industry executives, today’s next-generation leaders don’t yet have the same experience and intuition needed to provide effective direction and support to the rest of their teams; yet, there is a need to advance and elevate them, especially as more senior executives exit the workforce. This need … [Read more...] about AMBA’s Emerging Leaders Explore Leadership Principles and Management Styles at Inaugural Retreat
Employee Benefits: Rising Costs vs. Necessary Incentives
by Maggie Taylor, writer, The American Mold Builder Employers in virtually every industry are struggling to attract and retain high-quality employees. Large and small businesses alike are scrambling to overhaul their wage and benefit structures to remain competitive in a highly volatile employment market. Many companies have found themselves locked in constant competition … [Read more...] about Employee Benefits: Rising Costs vs. Necessary Incentives