Executive survey shows realignment, adapting to new customer preferences, and increased remote work. 2020 will soon be behind us. As many executives heave a sigh of relief, they are also preparing for a dramatically different environment in 2021. Recent economic challenges have forced... Continue Reading
The MTI Board of Trustees met this past week in Nashville, Tennessee for their annual Fall Board Meeting. The Trustees had a full slate of big topics on their agenda. One of the big steps that the Board took was to approve funding to enhance MTI’s quarterly heat treat sales forecasting... Continue Reading
IHS Markit's gauge of US business activity rose to 55.5 in October from 54.3, signaling the fastest pace of growth since February 2019. Service-industry activity gained to 56 from 54.6, while manufacturing activity improved slightly to 53.3 from 53.2. Readings above 50 indicate... Continue Reading
Billions of devices -- including security cameras, smart TVs, and manufacturing equipment -- are largely unmanaged and increase an organization's risk. When FedEx subsidiary TNT Express was hit by ransomware in 2017, its delivery units were crippled and much of its shipping operations ground to... Continue Reading
Learn about the four key factors of brilliant innovation – and the balancing act to combine them. Here are some hands-on tips and tricks. Brilliant innovation that hits all the right notes is every company’s Holy Grail. We like to call it the innovation sweet spot: get it right with... Continue Reading
On September 30, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding an employer’s obligation to report to OSHA cases of work-related COVID-19. The FAQs build upon previous OSHA guidance governing when and how to record... Continue Reading
A mishmash of tools, methods, and approaches doesn’t help matters. There’s been a problem simmering in the Lean world for years. The problem is the overwhelmingly high failure rate. What failure means is subject to interpretation, but the available surveys and studies done reflect a... Continue Reading
Why It Matters and How APPI Energy Can Shed Valuable Light on Your Current (and Future) Contract Last month, we launched the first in a 2-part series on Understanding Your Energy Contract, taking a closer look at the nuts and bolts of your energy contract, but also diving into the common... Continue Reading
Bad actors use machine learning to break passwords more quickly and build malware that knows how to hide, experts warn. Three cybersecurity experts explained how artificial intelligence and machine learning can be used to evade cybersecurity defenses and make breaches faster and more efficient... Continue Reading
Furnaces North America 2020 is excited to announce that it drew over 1,000 attendees from 22 countries from September 30 – October 2 at the first ever virtual trade show and conference in the heat treating industry. FNA 2020 Virtual provided 4 live sessions, 38 technical sessions in 5... Continue Reading
The titanium scrap market could remain at a deficit until late 2021 as the aerospace industry struggles to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, potentially continuing to support prices for ferro-titanium, CP grade ingot and slab, and Tg-Tv grade sponge. European prices for western grade... Continue Reading
The chief economist of NAM discusses the trends facing manufacturers today. If you’re looking for some guidance on what the future holds for manufacturing, the National Association of Manufacturers has some ideas. Chad Moutray, the Chief Economist of The National Association of... Continue Reading
