Workforce Development
Greenville Tech’s MTT Program: Mad for Machines
This technical school’s emphasis on the fine points of machining trains mold shop employees of the future.
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Molding New Moldmakers
One school—with industry’s help—is a model for our future moldmakers’ education.
Read MoreThe Passing of the Torch: Business Succession Planning
How and why one mold shop sets seven-year plan in motion to hand over the reins to a younger management team.
Read MoreA Shirt of a Different Color
In today’s tool shop facilities it is apparent that a communication/teamwork chasm still exists, which must be addressed in order to improve operations.
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Tech Tool & Mold, Inc.: Staying Focused
This moldmaker’s firm belief in continuous education for its employees combined with advanced training and cutting-edge technologies increases total delivered value of its products.
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A Winning Combination: Technology and Lean
According to a North American Mold Manufacturing Industry Status Survey from Plante & Moran (www.plantemoran.com) conducted earlier this year, a combination of technology and lean can—and has—helped mold shops reduce leadtimes and become more productive.
Read MoreTools of the Trade
You wouldn’t think of not giving your shop workers the tools of the trade. Are you giving the people in accounting, sales, shipping, etc. the tools of their trade?
Read MoreSchool’s In
As we turn our calendars to September, another school year is underway, and with that I’m reminded of one of the moldmaking industry’s most pressing issues.
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