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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.
Read MoreNew 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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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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Throwback Thursday: Jig Grinding, EDM or High-Speed Milling?
By examining the advantages, limitations, features and applications jig grinding has compared to EDM and high-speed milling, you will arm yourself with the information you need to make the right decision when it comes to purchasing your next machine tool.
Read MoreThe Bottom Line: Recent Tax Issues Affecting Moldmakers
With a top federal income tax rate of almost 40 percent, coupled with other obligations such as payroll taxes, state income taxes and excise taxes, a significant tax burden is placed on moldmakers.
Read MoreKeeping 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 MoreForecasting and Balancing Business
Aligning operations, sales and business is essential to leveling out the effects of peaks and valleys.
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Throwback Thursday: Working on My Business
Being an IMTS year, it is to be expected that most of us are focused on technology. I'm here to tell you that to get the most out of the products and equipment you invest in, you must also focus on the "business" of moldmaking. This reminded me of an article series we published in the late 1990s that still applies today.
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