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Why Human Factors Training and Sexual Harassment Training are Crucial to Your Company

In today’s evolving workplace, organizations are striving not only for operational excellence, but also for fostering an environment that promotes safety, civility, and respect. Two foundational pillars to achieving this are Human Factors Training and Sexual Harassment Training. These... Continue Reading

MTI Launches New Employee Onboarding Certificate Program in January

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

Manufacturing Salaries Plunged in 2024, and Why That’s Great News

The 2024 IndustryWeek Salary Survey showed a massive decline in average wages, but that reflects more young people working, not wage cuts at the top end. In an ambiguous result for the manufacturing industry, average salaries reported by readers in our 2024 IndustryWeek Salary Survey fell... Continue Reading

Nearshoring: A Strategic Manufacturing Necessity Even Before Trump's Election

The shift from offshoring to nearshoring continues, driven by resilience, flexibility and proximity to core markets. In an era of constant threat of disruption, nearshoring has moved from a “nice-to-have” to a strategic imperative for global manufacturers. For decades, offshoring... Continue Reading

MTI Announces 2025 Spring & Fall Meeting Locations

One of the most exciting reasons companies join the Metal Treating Institute (MTI) is the unparalleled opportunity to network and build meaningful connections with top executives and business owners in the industry. MTI’s highly anticipated national meetings are the ultimate gateway to these... Continue Reading

MTI Hosts Economic Forecast and Technical Specification Webcasts

Two of the biggest challenges for heat treat plants and suppliers are navigating economic uncertainty and keeping up with constant changes to audit compliance checklists and specifications. With ongoing political headwinds, recession predictions in the news, and continuous updates from Nadcap,... Continue Reading

How to Break Through the Creative Block

When British fashion designer Ozwald Boateng was tasked with creating new uniforms for British Airlines, he didn’t sequester himself in his studio and invent designs out of thin air. Instead, he began by meeting with employees—baggage handlers, engineers, flight captains, and more.... Continue Reading

Struggling to Get Consistent Vital Behaviors in Your Organization?

Leaders can make employees more productive by identifying and nurturing Vital Behaviors. Julie Smith and Lori Ludwig outline a five-step process. “Why do our in-home technicians do things that upset our cable customers? I hit the roof when we had to shell out $5K to fix the mess... Continue Reading

What Your Body Language Says About Your Leadership Impact

Have you considered the ripple effect your body language has on your leadership capabilities? Picture this: you're meeting with your subordinates or engaging in a one-on-one conversation with a team member. Are you fully present, or is your body language betraying your disinterest? Your nonverbal... Continue Reading

Ensuring Workplace Safety in Warehouses

Here are four of the best practices for improving workplace safety in warehouses heading into 2025 and beyond. Warehouses are critical to thriving modern economies and supply chains. They can also be dangerous places to work. The fast-paced work environment, use of heavy-duty industrial... Continue Reading

Retail Sourcing Trends to Watch in 2025

Trade wars, inflation, geopolitics and disruption are factors companies will need to address next year. A recent report, 2025 Supply Chain Trends, from TradeBeyond, found that supply chains will embrace AI, automation and sustainability. Other priorities include building a resilient and... Continue Reading

Annual Inflation Rate Hit 2.6% in October, Meeting Expectations

Inflation perked up in October though pretty much in line with Wall Street expectations, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. The consumer price index, which measures costs across a spectrum of goods and services, increased 0.2% for the month. That took the 12-month inflation... Continue Reading