by Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating Hacks, security breaches, ransomware attacks – these are becoming more and more common in our technology-dependent world. Every manufacturer would be wise to take these potential threats seriously and apply resources to protect assets and fortify cyber security. If cyberattacks can happen to school districts, casinos, farm … [Read more...] about Every Plant Needs to Conduct a Cyber Risk Assessment
Safety & Compliance
Anti-Counterfeiting Strategies for Products and Packaging
by Ron Ducharme, vice president of business development, Covectra Can you recall the iconic quote from the 1967 movie “The Graduate”? “I just want to say one word to you – just one word, plastics. There's a great future in plastics.” That quote was right on the mark. Over the past 54 years, there have been a myriad of changes in the plastics industry. The changes range from … [Read more...] about Anti-Counterfeiting Strategies for Products and Packaging
Top 5 Ideas for How to Use Unexpected Downtime
When an unanticipated production slowdown occurs, what can a manufacturer do to make productive use of the time? Some companies may take the opportunity for preventive maintenance that may have been scheduled for the near future. Others might dive into doing that website update that is long overdue. Perhaps it’s a good time to implement some already-identified ergonomic … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ideas for How to Use Unexpected Downtime
Top 5 Ergonomic Innovations from the Europeans
Porsche, BMW, Lamborghini – what qualities do these automobile brands bring to mind? Fast. Sleek. Sexy. And what do these automakers have in common with manufacturers, of all stripes, in the US? A human workforce with bodies that can sustain injuries, just like American manufacturing workers who can sustain injuries. Take a look across the pond at some of the creative ideas … [Read more...] about Top 5 Ergonomic Innovations from the Europeans
Workplace Implications for Marijuana Use
by Liz Stevens, writer, Plastics Decorating Marijuana now is legal, in some form, in 33 US states. Marijuana use still is illegal at the federal level, but attitudes and laws are changing. That’s partly because medical marijuana is being used legally in many states for the treatment of a variety of conditions, with pain topping the list. And, lawmakers in nearly a dozen states … [Read more...] about Workplace Implications for Marijuana Use