Many organizations are now in a position where they would face severe disruption in the event of the failure of a single provider,” said Gartner report. The risk associated with dependence on a particular cloud provider for multiple business capabilities is in the top five emerging risks... Continue Reading
In its simplest form, the technology can help solve problems and boost productivity. Is there a topic that’s being covered as widely (and, perhaps, as sensationally) right now as artificial intelligence (AI)? (Well, other than Taylor Swift?) It wouldn’t seem so. Amid all the hype (as... Continue Reading
It’s no secret that women are underrepresented in manufacturing and technical fields. In many manufacturing-oriented companies, awareness of that gap has grown, leading to the creation of targeted programs that enable, support and promote women in their businesses. That awareness is critical... Continue Reading
Gallup research indicates that 70% of engagement can be traced back to an employee’s relationship with their manager. This just goes to show that at the heart of any thriving culture is thriving leadership. Bristlecone is no exception. When the company attrition rate grew to 27% nearly two... Continue Reading
Production at U.S. factories increased more than expected in September despite strikes in the automobile industry curbing motor vehicle output, further evidence that the economy exited the third quarter with momentum. Manufacturing output rose 0.4% last month, the Federal Reserve said on Tuesday.... Continue Reading
MTI is excited to announce it graduated another 34 executives from the 2023 YES Management Training Program at the Fall Meeting in Tucson, AZ. As each of the 34 executives’ names were read off to come to the podium to receive their graduation certificates on the final night, incredible... Continue Reading
As AI gets smarter, manufacturing factories will become genius factories. They’ll use real-time information to make things even better and faster. Imagine a world where machines could think, learn, and make decisions like humans. That’s the magic of Artificial Intelligence (AI),... Continue Reading
MTI is excited to announce this year’s award winners during the 2023 Fall Meeting in Tucson, AZ during the final night awards dinner on October 11. Service and volunteering is a true investment in the industry by any individual and company. Each volunteer commits their time and expenses to... Continue Reading
One area of strength for the Metal Treating Institute over the years has always been its line of leadership, and 2024 is no different. At the final night awards dinner this past week, at MTI’s Fall Meeting in Tucson, AZ, 2023 President Jim Orr from Penna Flame Industries passed the gavel to... Continue Reading
The Metal Treating Institute’s Fall Meeting, was hosted October 9-11 in Tucson, AZ. This year’s meeting was a big celebration for MTI’s 90th anniversary. Many stated it was great to experience content so relevant to today’s challenges and opportunities, and the energy of... Continue Reading
Manufacturing leaders share their perspective on hiring and retaining high-quality employees. The IndustryWeek Talent Board question for September was: Several employment reports suggest that the labor market has cooled a bit in recent months, rebounding from the massive numbers of people... Continue Reading
The 2023 National Safety & Salary Survey uncovers what’s on top of the wish lists of hundreds of EHS leaders. “I wish making the case for safety didn’t seem to always come down to ROI. Protecting people shouldn’t be so laser-focused on money.” “My... Continue Reading
