Lean & Sustainable Choices: It’s All About Context

Lean & Sustainable Choices: It’s All About Context

Earlier this week, I came across a post on The Converting Curmudgeon which resonated with me in a lot of ways. In his post, author Mark Spaulding offers a short review of the “Global Language for Packaging and Sustainability” report released by the Consumer Goods Forum. To sum up what’s already been said, this report  Continue Reading →

May 2010: Manufacturing Keeps its Chin Up

Back in March we talked about some hopeful news and positive statistics in US Manufacturing’s slow but optimistic turnaround.In the two months since, it seems to have only grown more positive.  For every dark cloud, we seem to find two with silver lining; the consensus being that factory output/ domestic manufacturing are, in fact, leading  Continue Reading →

5 Big Stories in Manufacturing News

Manufacturing is, to put it lightly, kind of a big deal to us.  Sure, we work with companies both domestic and abroad, but it’s really important to see our American neighbors weather this economic storm with success. After all, we’re an American manufacturer, too! Taking the bad news with the good,  this week we’ve seen  Continue Reading →

Going Green takes a Backseat to Making Green

…but we’re still doing our best to be responsible! A recent article at Converting Digest uncovers that many businesses are not planning to boost their eco efforts in the near future. While 2/3 of some 1,400 CFO’s surveyed anticipate their efforts to remain the same, another 25% look forward to increased attention on the issue.   Continue Reading →