Supply Crunch appears to be softening for U.S. HRC
A measured, multi-front response is required when something as critical as a trade barrier is erected
The Institute for Supply Management found business strength rising in May, but at soft levels.
One month does not a trend make, but February’s Producer Price Index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows incremental increases in the value of metal-cutting machine tools, metalforming machine tools, fabricated structural metal products, and structural, architectural and pre-engineered metal products.
Manufacturing, construction still rising. Economic indicators continued to be strong at mid-year
Ongoing coaching is the secret to building employees’ trust and ensuring they do their jobs safely—every single time
Ensuring proper agreements are in place with contract carriers helps define service centers’ responsibilities
Fourteen of 18 manufacturing sectors tracked reported growth in January, including metal producers and metal fabricators
Reduce anxiety by drawing up a standard service agreement that requires contractors to carry insurance
The hearing loss prevention trifecta: fit, comfort and communication
Establishing safety protocols will protect both people and equipment, minimizing risk and increasing uptime
Mitigate against the loss of life and prevent serious violations
It is crucial to anticipate and consider possible disruptive threats to the company at a strategic level