Three action steps you can take now to prevent problems downstream. When munching on a chocolate bar, sipping a cup of coffee, or putting on your cotton shirt, have you ever wondered if your favorite products may involve forced labor? Even when you are eating fruits and vegetables grown in... Continue Reading
Every year, MTI always receives rave reviews from Members on how its annual YES Management Training Program is transforming the lives and abilities of executives in the heat treating industry. Executives in the program bring the incredible methodologies of strategic thinking, operations,... Continue Reading
U.S. consumer confidence shot to the highest level in two years this month as inflationary pressures eased and the American economy continued to show resilience in the face of dramatically higher interest rates. The Conference Board, a business research group, said its consumer confidence index... Continue Reading
Asia and India showed greater resilience and stronger purchasing activity, GEP survey shows. The demand for raw materials and components weakened sharply in Europe and North America in June, indicating greater risk to the economy heading into the second half of 2023, according to an analysis... Continue Reading
The system for managing cyber risk is fragmented and confusing, policy group says. The system for managing cyber risk among U.S. critical infrastructure sectors is outdated, cumbersome and risks damaging private-sector cooperation, the successor group to a Congressional commission said in a... Continue Reading
Avoid these four problem areas to keep your workers safe from electrical energy hazards. Thanks to advancements in technology, manufacturers are increasingly using computer-based controls in their equipment and machines. These can be programmed to lock out the machine or equipment. This is... Continue Reading
One of the biggest challenges for the heat treating industry is finding business insurance at an affordable rate with quality coverages. Many carriers are canceling coverage for heat treaters, raising rates significantly, or just not offering it. This is due in part, to an insurance company... Continue Reading
Like it or not, artificial intelligence is pushing leadership in a new direction. AI’s influence on humanity and the way we work, has been a hotly debated area of contention for months. To some, the opportunities the AI era will usher in for organizations and workforces will transform... Continue Reading
We invited manufacturing leaders and up-and-comers to talk about creating a culture of innovation. Here are the 10 takeaways from that lively Zoom conversation. Just as the doors of Generation Z’s future were flung wide open, the world tap-danced into the abyss. The year was 2020. Gen Zs... Continue Reading
When it comes to MTI Fall National Meetings, only one phrase comes to mind for many…. “Book your hotel early, or miss out.” Year in and year out MTI’s Fall Meeting sells out due to a number of factors: - High-quality education - Connection to the most... Continue Reading
For decades, encouraged by Hollywood’s exaggerated visuals and storytelling, the American manufacturing industry has been portrayed and accepted as uncool. That’s no longer the case. From my perspective, in 2023, manufacturing is considered the "it" industry, full of thrilling... Continue Reading
If you start with the right company, you don’t have to job hop to advance your career, says young leader Dan Keys. Name: Dan Keys Age: 32 Company: Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies Education: Kettering University Position: Engineering Manager, Digitalization and Advanced... Continue Reading
