By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA For US mold manufacturers, access to skilled labor continues to be both an impediment to profitability and a constraint on capacity, making it a major roadblock to long-term growth and operational sustainability. To better understand how mold builders are tackling this particular challenge and provide best … [Read more...] about Key Talent Takeaways: Employee Recruitment, Retention and Culture
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Balancing Competing Priorities – Training, Profitability and More
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA As the industry knows, developing its workforce continues to be a major priority for US mold manufacturers. This need is why the AMBA has launched initiatives like its Emerging Leaders Network, which prioritizes the connection of up-and-coming leaders and their personal and professional growth. But companies … [Read more...] about Balancing Competing Priorities – Training, Profitability and More
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
AMBA Paves Path for Emerging Leadership in US Manufacturing
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA In 2018, AMBA launched the AMBA Emerging Leaders Network, a program that provides professional development opportunities to innovative, creative and dedicated young professionals from across all AMBA member companies. These up-and-coming individuals come from all over the country and all areas of business and are … [Read more...] about AMBA Paves Path for Emerging Leadership in US Manufacturing
Driving Organizational Excellence to Generate Business Growth
By Rachael Pfenninger, director of strategic execution, AMBA Succession planning is a topic of critical importance to American mold builders. Without it, the continuity of individual companies and the mold manufacturing industry at large is in jeopardy. But as many company owners know, experienced mold manufacturers aren’t growing on trees – which means that skills development … [Read more...] about Driving Organizational Excellence to Generate Business Growth
Justin McPhee: 2023 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year
By Lindsey Munson, editor, The American Mold Builder When Justin McPhee, general manager at Mold Craft, Inc. (dba Westfall Technik), took the microphone to accept the 2023 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year, he said, “Go big or go home! I’m speechless – what a ride it has been! I am blown away by this awesome organization, friends and mentors. But most importantly, I am here … [Read more...] about Justin McPhee: 2023 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year