‘Leading-edge’ doesn’t have to mean massive costs for small- and medium-sized manufacturers. In today’s dynamic manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means embracing innovation and constantly pushing boundaries. Transforming your operations with approaches that... Continue Reading
S&P Global’s flash July gauge edges up to 55 from 54.8 Composite measure of prices received falls to six-month low US business activity accelerated in early July at the fastest pace in more than two years on stronger services demand, while a gauge of prices received... Continue Reading
David De Cremer is the Dunton Family Dean at the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University in Boston, where he is also a professor in management and technology. David shares five key insights from his new book, The AI-Savvy Leader: Nine Ways to Take Back Control and Make... Continue Reading
TSD is becoming all-too-common in the workplace, but here are some suggestions on how to help employees deal with it. The term “post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)” is not one traditionally associated with the workplace. Unfortunately, some employees are experiencing... Continue Reading
For the second quarter this year, industrial output rose at an annual rate of 4.3%. U.S. industrial production cooled in June but still exceeded analyst expectations, with manufacturing and utilities output both rising, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday. Total industrial output rose 0.6% from... Continue Reading
There is an ongoing coaching deficiency in the workplace, according to a recent report. Overall, 40% of leaders report inadequate coaching from their managers, finds leadership company DDI. And 31% of frontline leaders want more coaching than they are currently receiving from their... Continue Reading
Over the last 4 years, labor management has been a true challenge with inflation and rising wages. Most MTI Members state labor and wage management is one of their toughest challenges. With wage rates all over the place and rising, it is important that you know how competitive you are in the... Continue Reading
The new proposed OSHA rules for heat injury prevention in the workplace aim to address the significant health risks posed by excessive heat to workers. Here are the key points you need to know: Scope and Applicability: The proposed rule applies to all employers in industries where workers... Continue Reading
AI can create individualized learning paths based on each employee’s inferred skills, needs, and learning styles. While AI elicits a number of strong reactions – from fear to relief -- this article explores how it can assist employees in their desire to develop their... Continue Reading
Every year, MTI always receives rave reviews from Members on how its annual YES Management Training Program is transforming the lives and abilities of executives in the heat treating industry. Executives in the program learn incredible methodologies of strategic thinking, operations, workplace... Continue Reading
In 2024 MTI created the Regulatory Impact Task Force. This task force is to monitor and make recommendations to the MTI Board of Trustees, on any action steps or funding needed to support coalitions or strategies, keeping overly burdensome and costly regulations from having a negative impact on... Continue Reading
On June 27 the leadership of the MTI Technical Standard Committee delivered the latest report on all key activities pertaining to CQI-9, ASTM, AMEC Committee, and Nadcap. These virtual quarterly updates are a must see for any heat treat plant quality team. The conversation on this report... Continue Reading
