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Manufacturing Skills Gap Widens in the Wake of COVID-19
A new study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute says the pandemic erased 1.4 million U.S. manufacturing jobs. And, even as the industry rebounds, the remaining unfilled jobs could cost the U.S. economy $1 trillion.
Workforce Development
Cultivating a Diverse Corporate Culture
Business/Management
It’s Time for Machine Builders to Get Social Media Savvy
Business/Management
OEM Profile: Serpa’s Next Big Move
Workforce Development
Mitigating the Risk of the Lawyer Effect
Business/Management
Lock the Back Door to Keep Cyber Criminals Out
From building a cybersecurity strategy to using technology that blocks bad actors from sneaking in through a remote access connection, OEMs have new ways to protect themselves and their customers.
PMMI News
Preparing for Necessary Return of In-Person Events
With its PACK Ready health and safety program, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO will reunite the packaging and processing community.
Automation
Reinventing Remote Maintenance
Adtance adds a new twist to remote service with Fieldstreaming, which can connect multiple cameras—from smartphones to drones—providing a holistic view of machines and the plant floor.
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unPACKed podcast: Market Disruption as a Competitive Advantage
Listen to the unPACKed with PMMI podcast as Tom Morrison outlines a classic good news/bad news evaluation for the next five to ten years.
Take5
Reshoring and Remote Management
Supply chain disruptions prompt reshoring effort and adoption of disruptive technology, including AI, 3D-printing, and multi-streaming video for remote access. Watch this Take Five with OEM video to discover more.
Business/Management
Nita Labeling Brings a Human Element to Machines
When it comes to inline pressure sensitive label applicators, Nita adds sentient traits into the science of labeling.
Business/Management
Understanding the Reshoring Effort
Supply chain interruptions related to COVID-19 have prompted manufacturers to consider bringing operations back to the U.S. But success depends on new ideas and new technologies.
Workforce Development
Apex Filling Systems Expands Its Commitment to Quality
To deliver the best equipment and service to customers, the OEM realized it required an investment in the workforce, as well.
Business/Management
Bumble Bee CEO on Leadership, Market Changes, and the New Role of OEMs
Bumble Bee's Jan Tharp joins OEM Magazine Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Neil on the PMMI UnPACKed podcast.
Business/Management
Cannabis CPGs Rely on OEMs
Find out how cannabis CPGs procure equipment and what you should know as an OEM partner about the industry.
Business/Management
How to Shift From Sales Manager to Effective Deal Coach
Great sales coaching starts with a sales manager truly caring about the success of their direct reports and a plan for coaching them on how to achieve that success, especially when it comes to deal coaching.
Business/Management
5 Ways to Use Repurposing to Get More Out of Your Marketing Content
Learn how to make your company’s content stretch by repurposing it for different audiences.
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The Logistics of Supply Chain Visibility
Tive and project44 team up to deliver the Open Visibility Network, a way to provide transparency between shippers, logistics service providers, brokers, and customers.
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ProMach Acquires KHS Bartelt
The acquisition includes the assets of Bartelt, Scandia, and Kayat from KHS USA which will expand ProMach’s portfolio of solutions in pouch packaging, cartoning, and shrink packaging in North America.
Business/Management
Bumble Bee CEO One-Minute Video: How To Communicate Through Crisis
Jan Tharp, CEO of Bumble Bee Seafood, has navigated turbulent waters. Recently, Jan sat down with OEM's Stephanie Neil during PACK EXPO Connects to discuss her journey to the top of this revamped CPG. Watch this 'Management Minute' with Jan.
Business/Management
Post-Pandemic Planning
How to responsibly resume onsite operations, business continuity, and worker safety in 2021.
PMMI News
Updated OpX Tool Eases Understanding and Use of TCO
Guidelines provide manufacturers with a big picture perspective on the complete cost of a machine purchase.
Business/Management
The Aftermarket Opportunity
From training to pay-for-performance to features on-demand, the emerging machine builder business model focuses on services that reduce a manufacturer’s financial risk by shifting the responsibility of asset acquisition and management on to the OEM.
Business/Management
Sales Focus: Selling on the Phone in the “New Normal”
The ability to sell in a virtual situation vs. in person requires a different skill set for engaging the prospect.
Business/Management
5 Tips to Create a Winning Product Demo for Virtual Events
Leverage these tips to create a compelling and interactive video demo for your PACK EXPO Connects virtual exhibit.
Business/Management
Tips to Maximize Chat at PACK EXPO Connects
During PACK EXPO Connects, exhibitors will have the opportunity to chat with prospective leads. Here are some tips that your team can implement to make sure you are capturing attendees’ attention.
Business/Management
Reintroducing All-Fill
All-Fill has outgrown its traditional auger filler roots while flourishing into a “new collar” manufacturer that isn’t afraid to take risks. Take a look inside this family-owned machine builder driven by emerging leaders.
