The MTI Educational Foundation is excited to announce that it has finalized and awarded $51,000 in scholarships to 11 recipients. Educational Foundation Chair, Mary Springer from Thermtech in Waukesha, Wisconsin stated, “With a record number of over 40 applicants, the Foundation is proud to... Continue Reading
A tech expert at Kuka addresses some basics. Manufacturers aren’t entirely familiar with the opportunities and benefits the Internet of Things (IoT) can deliver. In fact, 30% of manufacturers struggle to understand the IoT altogether, according to a study by advisory firm Sikich. But that... Continue Reading
In most organizations it is leaders who are responsible for setting out the organization's strategy. Because of their position at the top, they have insights and oversight that others in the organization don't have. Furthermore they have the power and capabilities to make sure that the rest of the... Continue Reading
At the MTI Winter Board Meeting, one of the key additions to MTI’s strategic plan was the establishment of a Cybersecurity Committee. This new committee was charged with developing best practices, continual content, and checklists. All allowing members to gain information and prepare their... Continue Reading
In an accelerating supply chain, effective management of costs, people and data is becoming more crucial. As the Amazonization of the world accelerates, the only governor on this high-speed pipeline is the ability to manufacture products fast enough to keep pace with consumer expectations and... Continue Reading
Much has been written about America’s loneliness epidemic, including in the workplace. The word “loneliness” in the work context is a misnomer. It doesn’t capture the whole story. What about all of the individuals who might not think of themselves as lonely and yet the... Continue Reading
If you are a manufacturer, maker, or seller of tangible products or services, it’s becoming increasingly rare to have a conversation with existing, new, or prospective customers and not get questions about innovation. It can either be what’s new or next in your product assortment or,... Continue Reading
August 5, 2019 Retail electricity prices are largely driven by natural gas prices. Even though power is generated from a variety of sources—hydroelectric, wind, solar, nuclear, coal, gas— generating plants are paid based on the last fuel used to meet demand, which is almost always... Continue Reading
Although growth and development consistently top the list of what employees want (and organizations need) most, it’s a fairly universal source of disappointment to all. When asked why it’s not happening, people typically point to workload, budgets, time, and insufficient promotional... Continue Reading
The U.S. economy grew 2.1% at the annual rate in the second quarter, slowing from 3.1% growth in the first quarter. Consumer and government spending buoyed growth for the quarter, but drags from business spending and net exports counterbalanced this somewhat. Slowing global growth and trade... Continue Reading
Take steps to prevent hearing damage in the workplace before it happens. Some of the most prevalent workplace hazards aren’t seen—they’re heard. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to damaging... Continue Reading
MTI’s Official Sales Forecasting partner, ITR Economics, recently hosted two highly-informative webinars on the economic forecasts for the next two decades. These are must see webinars, because they provide great insight through the political noise and give you a sound path to grow your... Continue Reading
