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 This approach is not just outdated; it’s reckless.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
Navigating the global economy is increasingly complex, but there are ways to simplify doing business. The year 2024 brought several disruptions—none with the reach of the pandemic or the Western world’s inflation crisis—but geopolitics has increasingly shaped the role of... Continue Reading
The demand for skilled professionals in every industry is growing, and the heat treating sector is no exception. In 2024, the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) launched a six-episode docuseries called Jobs of Tomorrow that shares what heat treating is and why choose it as a career. The... Continue Reading
In the fast-paced world of work we all live in now, one of the most understandable and common mistakes all employees make is simply not asking the right kinds of questions. To get the work done on deadline or to exceed deadlines to impress a client or colleague, we dive into the work,... Continue Reading
