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Small but Mighty… Talented, That Is

Every once in a while, the editors at MMT are approached by a public relations company with an idea for a mold-manufacturing-related story. Sometimes there’s something unique or intriguing about the mold building company involved, or the people who work there, that catches the eye and we just have to blog about it. Meet Emory Custom Tooling in Gilmer, Texas.

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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.

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A 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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Marketing

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.

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Leadership

Forecasting and Balancing Business

Aligning operations, sales and business is essential to leveling out the effects of peaks and valleys.

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