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We have a MAPP member that is looking for advice and best practices for moving injection molding machines. Currently, they are about to move 10+ machines within their facility. They are looking for best practices/do's & dont's/ and "gotcha's" from others who have had to move their machines in the pa...

Hi Gary,

MAPP will be launching its Machine Rate Study in about two weeks - the final report will include a breakdown by industry and by geographic region as well. I'll be sure you are on those communications when the study goes live!

Best,

Ashley Turrell

About Us: Buckhorn, a Myers Industries, Inc. company (NYSE: MYE), is one of North America’s leading providers of reusable plastic packaging systems, helping customers in the manufacturing, distribution and food industries improve supply chain performance and reduce material handling costs. Facility ...

Hi Travis, During a recent peer networking session, MAPP sponsor and counsel, Alan Rothenbuecher from Benesch, actually gave a brief update on this. I believe his advice was to push this back onto them. You can get the recording of this here: https://www.mappinc.com/events/presidents-and-owners-peer...

MAPP was able to put together an IQMS Users Matrix, in which members indicate their level of expertise with various IQMS modules, including Time and Attendance. I have attached a link to the matrix below. I encourage you to reach out to those who are experts in this module for feedback on their expe...

What are others doing in terms of manufacturing labor best practices as it relates to monetary and non-monetary incentives to attracting and maintaining talent (Coping strategies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts)?

A lawsuit has been filed against several material suppliers for unfair trade practices. A copy of the lawsuit can be found here: https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/8918d89a-d23c-4604-b58a-c7cd52bb9b50 If your company directly purchased Isocyanates within the United States, its territories and the D...

A MAPP Member is interested in finding someone who is selling virgin, bottle-grade PET. They are looking for 250-500lb of the material. If you can help, please respond to this post or email aturrell@mappinc.com.

Thank you,
Ashley Burleson

According to MAPP's Wage and Salary study, the majority of companies max out at 3 weeks vacation. About 90 percent of those who offering three weeks of vacation time require employees to work there for at least 5 years or more. I would be happy to send you the breakdown from the report if you'd like...

MAPP Member Legacy Custom Plastics is looking for Noryl HMC 1010 - Black, needed ASAP!

They are looking for as much as 4,000lbs but any amount would be helpful. If you are able to help, please reach out to Darryl Crowe at darryl@legacycustomplastics.com