Plastics Business Magazine

The third quarter Booklist column of #PlasticsBusinessMagazine, typically offers book selections but for a more timely approach this issue offered up a few podcasts. Check them out at https://zurl.co/9ucu!

Recently, Noble Plastics was included in a Plastics Business Magazine article discussing our device that won 3rd place in Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP)'s 2023 Innovation Competition. Our team is no stranger to adapting what we have into what we need! You can read all about how Scott, Jordan, and Greg came together to bring this ✨Noble's Version✨ project to our floor: https://lnkd.in/gfsxj8N8

Difficult conversations are inevitable at some point in most people’s lives but with a clear framework, tough conversations can strengthen relationships, foster growth and achieve better results. Check out this step-by-step guide for navigating challenging dialogues with calm, empathy and assertiveness at https://zurl.co/aOZG #PlasticsBusinessMagazine

#PlasticsBusinessMagazine is a quarterly publication that reaches over 12,500 and is packed with information on operational challenges, industry benchmarks, management topics and production efficiencies. Check out the vast article archive at https://zurl.co/o9Yk.

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Many are aware of this phrase, but few follow it. In manufacturing, taking small, proactive steps to prevent a problem is far more effective and less costly than dealing with the consequences once the problem occurs – especially when managing a crisis. Learn more at https://zurl.co/i1CO #PlasticsBusinessMagazine

Molds are a molder’s most critical asset. Investing in a preventive maintenance program will help with more than reducing the negatives from unscheduled downtime, as well as other benefits that lead to success. Continue reading at https://zurl.co/mcfx #PlasticsBusinessMagazine

The 2024 MAPP Wage and Salary Report continues to reflect the impact of heightened inflation on wages and salaries across the US workforce. The survey results of 211 plastics processors representing over 35,000 employees show an increasingly prevalent upward trend, as 57 of the 70 industry job categories (81%) tracked year-over-year have reported increases from 2023 to 2024. Continue reading at https://zurl.co/UbQc #PlasticsBusinessMagazine

What if a company imagined the cells of its production operation as buildings on a piece of property and used a home security system to monitor the machines and to remotely kick off production re-start steps? Find out at https://zurl.co/aq6r #PlasticsBusinessMagazine

#PlasticsBusinessMagazine had an amazing experience in Indianapolis at the Benchmarking & Best Practices Conference! Time well spent with old friends and making new connections networking, learning from the experts in the industry, growing professionally, and so much more. Looking forward to building our 2025 plan – outlining articles, reaching out to advertisers and setting goals. For more information, visit https://zurl.co/NDjA.

Stout Plastics Industry Update Report – 1H 2024. Learn more at https://zurl.co/aDBL #PlasticsBusinessMagazine