Workforce Development
Invest Now in Die/Mold Automation to Meet Growing Customer Demand
In today’s highly competitive global marketplace, there are two types of mold shop owners, (1) those who invest in new technology and automation to create innovative ways to meet customer demands for shorter lead times, more complex designs and tighter tolerances and (2) those show don’t invest and quickly fall behind other North American shops and low-cost, offshore manufacturers. Here is a case study from Makino about one mold builder who fits nicely into type number one.
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Getting Keyed Up About Math with Injection Molding
Starting kids' love of math and other STEM-related curriculum in grade school is what everyone agrees needs to happen so that they will gain an appreciation for careers in manufacturing. Mary and Marty Key are doing it.
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Cardinal Alumni Say Soft Skills are Key for Success
Hearing from alumni of Eleva-Strum High School's Cardinal Manufacturing program, there's no doubt that learning soft skills were just as important as practical machining and welding skills.
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Lights, Smart Phone, RECRUIT!
Elena Valentine, CEO of Chicago-based Skill Scout Inc., an experiential hiring firm, gives manufacturers some valuable tips about how to attract and hire the next generation workforce.
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2017 Leadtime Leader Awards Winner: Graphic Tool Corp.
Leadership changes set this mold manufacturer on a path of renewed purpose, fueled by data-driven, lean methodologies and deliberate, quality-controlled production.
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MMT's 2020 Leadtime Leader Award Winner Is ...
Precise Tooling Solutions of Columbus, Indiana!
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2017 Leadtime Leader Awards Honorable Mention: Concours Mold Inc.
This Canadian mold manufacturer identifies teamwork and quality as critical to its ability to drive continued success.
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Skills Center: Apprentice Training - Print Reading
By offering a good print-reading class with the following components as part of your apprenticeship program, you can help apprentices develop skills for visually communicating an idea or problem.
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Throwback Thursday: Dreadful Losses and Rare Opportunities
The headline of this week’s Throwback smacks of mystery and intrigue – like some suspense films – and yet back in May 2009 there existed just that: dreadful losses and rare opportunities. But what about today?
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What’s Your HR Pain Point?
Members of the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) gathered together last week in a breakout session geared toward helping them bridge their HR “pain points” by sharing experiences and solutions.
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