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Culture Calibration is Vital for Attracting Young Talent
Culture Calibration is Vital for Attracting Young Talent

Companies can attract young talent through a culture calibration that clearly defines the purpose, values and behaviors that are expected, says S. Chris Edmonds. Video transcript: How well are you attracting young talent to your organization today? Industrial-age norms do not... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted08/29/2024


Supply Chains Prepping for Increased Consumer Demand
Supply Chains Prepping for Increased Consumer Demand

Signals in the supply chain markets suggest that businesses are preparing for increased consumer demand, signaling rising economic activity, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and four other schools. Signals in the supply chain markets suggest that businesses are... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted08/29/2024


Occupational Health Gets a Refresh with COVID Lessons Learned
Occupational Health Gets a Refresh with COVID Lessons Learned

As viruses continue to circulate, a free guidebook offers best practices for manufacturing workplaces. The past few years have been tough on manufacturers. When the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global pandemic in March 2020, few realized the operational changes that would... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted08/29/2024


Why Self-Awareness is Essential for Success in Every Leader
Why Self-Awareness is Essential for Success in Every Leader

Leaders who develop their sense of self-awareness are better at making decisions and are seen as trustworthy, writes LaRae Quy. As a new FBI agent, I was thrilled when I got the opportunity to work undercover. I’d seen all the movies and read all the stories about undercover work so I... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted08/22/2024


Make Supply Chain Resiliency the Cornerstone of Your Risk Preparation Program
Make Supply Chain Resiliency the Cornerstone of Your Risk Preparation Program

Keep your company one step ahead by optimizing your supply chain to mitigate unexpected challenges or disasters. Editor’s Note: An update to this story that originally ran Sept. 19, 2023: Exactly one year after the fire that destroyed one of Morgan Li’s five domestic facilities,... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted08/22/2024


Monday Economic Report - 8/19/2024
Monday Economic Report - 8/19/2024

Cautious Credit and Volatile Markets The economy is stronger than expected: Real GDP surged at an annual rate of 2.8% in the second quarter of 2024, far surpassing the 2% growth expectation. Growth was driven by robust consumer spending and a notable 11.6% increase in... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted08/22/2024


The Importance of Fire Suppression in Heat Treating
The Importance of Fire Suppression in Heat Treating

Article Designed by: WallyBot AI, MTI’s Virtual Assistant When you walk through many heat treat plants, one key element sticks out: the importance of fire suppression. With an array of chemicals, gases, and mobile equipment, such as forklifts, moving around in a plant, it is very... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted08/15/2024


SAVE DATES: MTI Economic Forecast & Technical Standards Webcasts
SAVE DATES: MTI Economic Forecast & Technical Standards Webcasts

As an MTI Member, two of the most valuable resources that provide your company clarity, certainty, and compliance, are the LIVE webcasts for MTI’s Quarterly Economic and Heat Treat Forecasts, and the Technical Standards Compliance Updates. The next set of webcasts are being hosted August... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted08/15/2024


Comparison of AMS 2750 G vs AMS 20750 H
Comparison of AMS 2750 G vs AMS 20750 H

Provided by: John Schmidt from ATI Forged Products Now that the industry has seen version H of 2750, many ask themselves, "How is it different from version G?" What I love about MTI Members, is that someone always steps up and creates a shareable resource for Members to use. Attached is a... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted08/15/2024


Slowing Wage Gains Restrain US Labor Costs in Second Quarter
Slowing Wage Gains Restrain US Labor Costs in Second Quarter

U.S. labor costs increased moderately in the second quarter as private sector wages grew at the slowest pace in 3-1/2 years, more evidence that inflation was firmly on a downward trend and could help facilitate an interest rate cut in September. The report from the Labor Department on Wednesday... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted08/8/2024


MTI Members to Meet at NADCAP October Meeting
MTI Members to Meet at NADCAP October Meeting

MTI is excited to announce that details have been finalized for its general meeting and reception during the October 21-23 NADCAP Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA. Members from across North America will attend MTI’s two special events during the NADCAP Meeting: GENERAL MEETING – Monday,... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted08/8/2024


Risk Is Different With AI. Here’s How to Think About It
Risk Is Different With AI. Here’s How to Think About It

Most people in the current workforce had no exposure to AI technology when they attended school. This makes it challenging to identify, manage and mitigate its risks. AI is expected to be a truly transformational technology. It is showing value in a wide variety of applications, ranging... Continue Reading

Postedby Tom Morrison
Date posted08/8/2024