As many Members are battling cold temperatures, one exciting event to look forward to is the MTI Spring Meeting in sunny Orlando, Florida, May 2-4. Orlando brings 80+ degree temperatures and provides exciting education and networking opportunities for Members to learn the latest trends and best... Continue Reading
How to leverage unique strengths. Some years ago, my manager, who was the Chief Technology Officer at a global professional business services company challenged an “exceptional rating” that I gave to one of my project managers who happened to be an introvert. An exceptional rating was... Continue Reading
United States bought more goods from Mexico than China in 2023. The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in 2023 to the smallest in three years, government data showed Wednesday, while the country imported more goods from Mexico than China for the first time in about two decades. The latest figures add... Continue Reading
How a legacy manufacturer moved the needle on its organizational mindset. Manufacturing companies are essential to both our economy and communities. And because of that, many smaller and mid-sized businesses have been able to coast on the ways they have always done things. They have been... Continue Reading
Leaders can alleviate employees' AI anxiety through clear communication and reskilling programs, writes Anbu Muppidathi. Since Generative AI took the world by storm, GenAI has become a common topic in employee all-hands, one-on-one meetings, conferences and symposiums. It is omnipresent now.... Continue Reading
The latest figures on job openings and labor turnover from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a mixed bag for manufacturers. Job openings in manufacturing hit a three-month high last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, while both hiring and separations fell. The latest figures... Continue Reading
New research reveals that 25% of global trade will relocate within three years amid economic and geopolitical instability. The geographic distribution of global suppliers will fundamentally shift from being mostly global to mostly local by 2026. A nationwide study of CEOs in 2022 found that 58%... Continue Reading
How EHS professionals can use the power of happiness to transform workplace safety. Happiness is important to many of us personally, and it can also have an impact on the success of our professional lives. The emotion happiness is strongly correlated with positive factors, such as increased... Continue Reading
Many manufacturers are entering 2024 with high hopes. The universal supply chain disruptions spurred by COVID-19 are largely in the past, and persistent inflation and high interest rates are beginning to show signs of abating. Yet challenges remain. Interest rates are still much higher than in... Continue Reading
How the manufacturing industry is responding to ill-fitting women's safety gear and delivering a more welcoming message to a category of workers that often has been overlooked. Ana Kraft was frustrated: frustrated that although she kept several pairs of safety boots under her desk, none of them... Continue Reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: January 5, 2024 Furnaces North America 2024 is excited to unveil its lineup of Title Sponsors for the upcoming Trade Show and Technical Conference, scheduled for October 14-16, 2024. Produced by the Metal Treating Institute in collaboration with... Continue Reading
Are you a good listener at work? You might think you are because you put away distractions, stay quiet, and nod your head when someone is talking to you. You might even repeat back your conversation partner’s main points to demonstrate that you’ve heard and absorbed them. These are all... Continue Reading
