Since its inception in 2004, the Metal Treating Institute’s (MTI) long term strategic plan has played an important role in providing vision and focus to building its high value, growth, strength, and financial health to serve Members. MTI’s growth since 2004 has enabled the Board... Continue Reading
PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization (RTO) responsible for managing the electric grid across seven Mid-Atlantic states and Washington, D.C., has announced a significant rate increase for electricity. Effective June 1 of this year, electricity rates will rise by... Continue Reading
Overwork and a lack of support can make employees feel burned out, but LaRae Quy offers leaders tips on alleviating burnout. Raise your hand if you’ve experienced burnout at some point. I spent the last four years of my career as the FBI spokesperson in Northern California. The... Continue Reading
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) offer many benefits, but standards are needed to incorporate them into processes and manufacturing. “As artificial intelligence increasingly permeates every corner of life — from automated healthcare diagnoses to... Continue Reading
Pricing decisions are often reactive, based on crude cost-plus formulas or gut instinct. This approach is not just outdated; it’s reckless. In the industrial world, no executive would dream of running a company without a robust supply chain team, procurement or an engineering department.... Continue Reading
Employees’ involvement and enthusiasm in their work and workplace fell to a 10-year low in 2024, according to a Gallup report. Corporate executives are well-known to extol the excellence of their workforce, as in, “Our people are our greatest asset.” Perhaps they’re... Continue Reading
Starting this month, the agency will require construction employers to provide workers with properly fitting safety gear. Personal protective equipment has to fit for two primary reasons, according to Jessica Bunting, director of research to practice for Silver Spring, Maryland-based CPWR... Continue Reading
Have you ever found yourself frozen by too many choices? When they all seem to have their merits, it’s easy to become bogged down and even paralyzed with indecision. So, how do you keep from getting stuck in analysis paralysis when you have to make a big decision that turns on choosing... Continue Reading
Rebound in aircraft production exaggerates December industrial production jump: Manufacturing production increased 0.6% in December, with a 6.3% gain in the aerospace and miscellaneous transportation equipment index leading the increase, but manufacturing output was flat over... Continue Reading
Employee onboarding is a critical process for organizations because it directly influences an employee's ability to integrate into the company, perform effectively, and remain engaged over the long term. The challenge is that employee onboarding takes an investment of time, training, and... Continue Reading
As we step into 2025, the need for transformational leadership has never been greater. Nine years ago, a simple dinner around a pot of pasta sauce sparked a journey that transformed my life—and the lives of thousands of others. Over 700 dinners later, from boardrooms to houseboats,... Continue Reading
Hotel Block NOW OPEN! The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) invites you to an unforgettable experience at the stunning Royal Sonesta San Juan Resort, overlooking Puerto Rico’s iconic palm-fringed Isla Verde Beach and the sparkling Caribbean Sea. From May 5–7, 2025, this event is... Continue Reading
