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Shouldering Responsibility

Commentary
March 31, 2016
Maria Negron Kneib
Topic: 
Risk & Compliance, Employee Health Management, Occupational Health, Legal, Labor & Employment Practices, Safety Management, Safety Metrics

Brief commentary on workers' compensation claim case where age and repetitive motion were at issue. The court upheld a jury verdict in Plaintiff's favor finding her injuries developed over time as a result of her employment although her responsibilities did not consist of continuous repetitive movement. 

Supply Chain Integration Leaving Value on the Table

Commentary
March 24, 2016
Jenn Callaway
Topic: 
Growth & Innovation, Corporate Development, Acquisition Integration, Cultural Integration, Operational Integration, Operations, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain

In an economic environment where industrials are feeling the pinch, operational efficiency and effectiveness are as crucial as ever to achieve. And when it comes to integrating acquisitions, success is mixed.

Europe Shows Signs of Desperation

Insights
March 21, 2016
Kris Bledowski
Topic: 
Global Economy, Economic Environment, Regional Economic Integration, Money & Finance, Currency, Government Finance

The European Central Bank is making another attempt at stability through dramatic measures. Europe's falling prices, currency, punitive rates on bank profits, and convoluted politics all complicate the effects of policymaking. Recent data on industrial production and GDP have been promising, however. 

U.S. Industrial Outlook: Manufacturing to Decelerate in 2016

Press Release
March 16, 2016
MAPI
Topic: 
Global Economy, Economic Environment

The MAPI Foundation today released its latest U.S. Industrial Outlook, a quarterly analysis of 27 major industries, which found that manufacturing industrial production was unchanged from the third to the fourth quarter of 2015. The analysis indicates that such factors as high inventories, a strong dollar, falling commodity prices, and risk aversion have not dissipated and are the cause of this slow growth. 

New Study Examines Productivity Dynamics and Drivers in U.S. Manufacturing

Press Release
March 10, 2016
MAPI
Topic: 
Global Economy, Competitiveness, Government Policy, Economic Environment, Labor, Operations, Continuous Improvement, Productivity

A new study by the MAPI Foundation, Productivity Dynamics in U.S. Manufacturing, analyzes productivity growth in a range of manufacturing subsectors over the past 25 years and provides compelling statistical evidence on the importance that capital investment and educated labor have on productivity performance.

 

EEOC Proposal Seeks Extensive New Earnings Data

Commentary
March 10, 2016
Topic: 
Leadership, Human Resources, Compensation

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking public comments due April 1 on proposed changes to its EEO-1 report that would require employers with 100 or more employees to submit W-2 earnings data and actual hours worked for all employees.

Celebrate Women in Manufacturing

Commentary
March 8, 2016
Rae Ann Johnson

Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate, we’re revisiting our interviews with female executives in manufacturing and recent articles from our staff.

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Limits ERISA Plans' Subrogation Rights

Insights
March 7, 2016
Topic: 
Leadership, Human Resources, Benefits, Health Benefits, Risk & Compliance, Legal, Labor & Employment Practices

In a decision that adopts the minority position of two courts of appeals out of a total of eight that have ruled on the issue, the Supreme Court held that ERISA health benefit plans may not seek reimbursement from third-party settlements plan participants receive when the participant has spent the funds on nontraceable items. While the case in question concerned a health benefit plan, the implications for other types of ERISA plans, including pension and disability plans, is unclear.

Quiz: Test Yourself on Trade Compliance Trivia

Commentary
March 7, 2016
Maria Negron Kneib
Topic: 
Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Import & Export Compliance, Risk & Compliance, Ethics & Compliance, Corporate Compliance Practices

Trade compliance professionals are used to constant change—new regulations, ever-larger potential fines, and widening ranges of sanctions. Keeping up with developments seems impossible for one person . . . how well do you know what’s going on in the world of trade?
 

Supplier Relationship Forum

Commentary
March 3, 2016
John Miller
Topic: 
Operations, Procurement, Direct Spend Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management, Strategic Sourcing, Risk & Compliance, Legal, Intellectual Property, Patents

Today’s manufacturers face many challenges in an ever expanding global market.  Building and cultivating a trusted supply chain is essential to your success.  Reducing cost, volatility in the supply chain, and leveraging expertise are things every company is challenged with.  The 2nd Annual MAPI

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