Housewares Homecoming Brings CHESS, IBC Global Forum and Credit Group Meeting Together in One Event Two critical International Housewares Association educational summits, CHESS: Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession and the International Business Council’s Global Forum, will be held in person this fall along with a new event by the recently formed Housewares Credit Group (HCG). Under […]
Read MoreIndia, China and the UK also register above 50 percent for manufacturing PMI The July ISM® Report On Business® gave a PMI reading of 52.8 percent for US manufacturers which was down from the June figure of 53.0 percent. This continued an overall downward trend for US manufacturing that dates back to October 2021. However, […]
Read MoreWorkforce stability, consistency, and reliability are the hallmarks of an excellent ERP software provider. Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software for manufacturers in nearly 30 industries, is proud to celebrate 10 years of dedicated service from Michelle Brown, Project Manager for the company’s UK office. Brown launched her career as an ERP […]
Read MoreZAHORANSKY introduces expanded management team in India: Sathyapriya Balakrishnan is the first woman to join the Top Management Circle ZAHORANSKY’s subsidiary in Coimbatore, India, is being run by a new dual management team. Starting March 1, 2022: Sathyapriya Balakrishnan, who has been at this location since 2017 and was previously Managing Director Reinhard Schnurr’s deputy, […]
Read MoreBy Phillip M. Perry Inflation is rising faster than any time in recent memory. Businesses must deal with rapid cost increases by managing cash flow efficiently and communicating effectively with customers and suppliers. The benefits of inventory reduction must be balanced against the need to maintain critical stock for top customers. Inflation has taken root. […]
Read MoreDeco Products recently released this video detailing the role of paint line associates for their operations.
Read MoreNexstep Commercial Products, Exclusive Licensee of O-Cedar, is pleased to announce that effective immediately Tonya Burgess has been promoted to Sales & Operations Liaison. She will be assisting customers with orders that have been shipped, backorders and freight/product issues. Burgess has been with Nexstep for 10 years, most recently in Nexstep’s International & Domestic Purchasing. […]
Read MoreBy Lisa Anderson With record-breaking price increases and lack of material availability, manufacturers are experiencing increasing threats to profit margins and maintaining strong customer service. To add fuel to the fire, they are also now having to consider plans to prepare for a potential recession. It is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate these volatile times, […]
Read MoreSince 2018, more than 500 Ukrainians have resettled in Ohio, many in the Cleveland area. According to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, in 2019 Ohio welcomed around 1,500 refugees. With an increase in Ohio’s population of immigrants – many of whom are skilled and eager to work – employers have an opportunity […]
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