Regulations
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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Keeping 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 MoreYour K 2016 "At-A-Glance" Fact Sheet
K Trade Fair organizers provided this simple, yet informative, fact sheet for anyone planning to attend The World's No. 1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber.
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Keeping Up with ISO: The Value of Value Stream Mapping
Most people find it difficult to translate quality into in real dollars and cents.
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Throwback Thursday: Growth Strategies for the U.S. Moldmaker
Some things never change. Like competition. There will always be competition, and let's face it, it's a great motivator to continuous improvement. What I've also noticed is that the ways to face the competition haven't changed all that much either. This reminded me of a four-part article series that MoldMaking Technology published back in 2001 on growth strategies for the U.S. moldmaker that is still relevant today.
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Leadtime Leaders Made Their Presence Known at Amerimold
The moldmaking community is a family of sorts, and this becomes very evident every year at Amerimold when we celebrate our annual Leadtime Leader Awards Competition. Last week this was taken to another level when 2016 Winner Krieger Craftsmen registered a busload of people to attend Amerimold and make their presence known.
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SLIDESHOW: Amerimold is a Celebration of Our Industry
Yes, Amerimold is a trade show and conference, but for so many of us it is also a celebration of the moldmaking industry. And we have the photos from this year’s show to prove it.
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Keeping Up with ISO: Meeting Objectives
The updated standard defines new objectives to ensure ongoing quality.
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Molding a "Real" Partnership
JMMS Inc., of Easley, South Carolina--our 2011 Leadtime Leader Award small shop honorable mention winner--has once again expanded its reach, capabilities and expertise with a truly global partner.
Read MoreFilm Festival Awards
The Eastern Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (EAMA) hosted its second annual video competition this month highlighting manufacturing careers and pathways to better educate students, teachers and families about the industry.
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