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The Bottom Line: International Tax Considerations
Tax authorities have found that auditing companies for shifting taxable income offshore offers a high return on investment.
Read MoreA Look at the New Department of Labor Overtime Rule
With this new rule, it seems like a good time to go back to the basics and review what the FLSA requires of employers, what liability can result from not complying with the FLSA, and what you can do to avoid liability and make sure your exempt employees are really exempt.
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Keeping Up with ISO: Minimize Risk in Value-Chain Partnerships
In addition to ISO 9001:2015 certification, there are a variety of ways that U.S. manufacturers can lower product-quality risks.
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An Industry 4.0 Proving Ground
By making use of data collected directly from its machines, this mold manufacturer is riding the wave to the next industrial revolution.
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New Overtime Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has implemented a new rule related to overtime compensation. An attorney explains what this means for shops like yours.
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A Temp Turnover Solution
Some mold builders, especially those also involved in molding, use temporary labor. And this comes with a challenge: turnover. What's needed is a retention strategy that considers everything from pay to open communication.
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Manufacturing Day is an Opportunity for our Industry
How are you celebrating our national day, Manufacturing Day, this year? October 7 marks the fifth year since Manufacturing Day was established in the US, Canada and Mexico, and the mold manufacturing industry should embrace the opportunity to spread the message that moldmaking is cool!
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GBI: Moldmaking for August 2016 - 51.1
With a reading of 51.1, the Gardner Business Index showed that the moldmaking industry expanded in August for the first time since March 2016 and just the second time since March 2015.
Read MoreKeeping Up with ISO: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
The 5S system is a working tool for ISO 9001:2015 that was developed to help mangers and work personnel systematically achieve greater organization, standardization, efficiency and safety in the workplace.
Read MoreForecasting and Balancing Business
Aligning operations, sales and business is essential to leveling out the effects of peaks and valleys.
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