Workforce Development
Healthcare Reform in 2013 and Beyond
The recent ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) by the U.S. Supreme Court has given employers much to consider for the future of their sponsored healthcare plans.
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Rapid Mold Solutions, Inc.: Three-Pronged Approach to Prototype/Production Mold Manufacture
According to Rapid Mold Solutions President Damian Kuzmin, the company’s business plan was a simple one at the onset. “We wanted to service the prototyping needs of the Big 3 and the Tier 1s that supplied their specialty component needs,” he states, “we learned how to design, build, and produce parts at the price point and timing necessary to earn a lot of business quickly”. The difficult part, as it turned out, was determining what to name the new venture. ‘Radiator Mold Shop’ just wasn’t conducive to future expansion into new markets, so from the acronym RMS, Rapid Mold Solutions was born.”
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Part 1-Finding, Training and Retaining Employees
Before beginning your search, sit with your management team and list the non-machining skills, accomplishments and attributes you know someone must have to be successful at your company.
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A Collaboration to Put “Collapse” on the Rise
“The idea behind Demo Day was let’s not just talk about the benefits of c-core technology, let’s build a mold so people can see up close the true capabilities of the DT Core as it molds a typical cap.”
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Training for More Efficient Cold Runner System Design
“The training I received from Beaumont taught me how to evaluate different runner design options for a given mold.”
Read MoreSix Moldmaking Job Openings
These openings are to help fill immediate needs for capacity because of the company’s transition into full-time mold manufacturing and injection molding, but also for future expected growth in these divisions.
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Advice for Hitting the Moving Target of Succession Planning, Part 2
Steps companies can take to make the transition process smoother and easier.
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An Innovative Approach to Employee Training
This mold manufacturer looked within its own talent pool to develop—and implement—a new apprenticeship program to address the skilled workforce challenge.
Read MoreReflections on Business Succession and Lessons Learned
Part one of how to plan for unexpected inherited business ownership.
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