Technological change is in the air and the buzzwords are as thick as mosquitos on a summer night. Industry 4.0. Machine learning. Artificial intelligence. Digital twins. Analytics. Edge computing. Here are five nuggets of information and suggestions for exploring big data as a foray into digital manufacturing. 1. Big Data Makes for a Good Foundation In the article, “Digital … [Read more...] about Top 5 Tips for Approaching a Big Data Project
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Top 5 Smart Recycling Efforts
When we humans put our minds to it, it seems that the sky is the limit for our imagination. Some enterprising people recently dreamed up these top five really smart recycling efforts. Read on, and be inspired. Where Do Defunct Billboards Go? Billboard Vinyls, an online entity, is in the business of rehoming defunct billboard vinyls, from lots and lots of defunct billboards. … [Read more...] about Top 5 Smart Recycling Efforts
Booklist: I Put the “Pro” in Procrastinate
Article originally published in Plastics Business By Dianna Brodine, vice president, editorial, Plastics Decorating It’s 6:56 p.m. I started this article much earlier this afternoon. Well, I opened a new document in Microsoft Word, wrote the title, made sure my byline looked good… And then time got away from me. The office phone wouldn’t stop ringing, there were questions … [Read more...] about Booklist: I Put the “Pro” in Procrastinate
Top 5 Reasons to Explore LinkedIn’s Learning Library
By Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating It's a new year, and there's no better time to make a plan for job skills training. Business leaders know that one key to a company's success is having a skilled, knowledgeable workforce. With the rapid pace of advancement occurring in every sector, no one can sit back contentedly for too long without finding themselves left … [Read more...] about Top 5 Reasons to Explore LinkedIn’s Learning Library
Common HR Challenges in the Plastics Industry
By Nicole Mitchell, writer, Plastics Decorating From topics such as bilingual training systems to what to do when an applicant ghosts, these are five of the common human resources challenges that companies face in the plastics industry. Job applicant “ghosting” The Great Resignation begin in 2021, with record numbers of people leaving their jobs when the COVID-19 pandemic … [Read more...] about Common HR Challenges in the Plastics Industry