Arnie OrloskiCosmetics/Personal carePersonnel development programs in widespread useHow do companies measure up in providing development opportunities for workers? Here are the results from PMMI's Productivity Trends Indicator Survey.October 31, 1999Controls & machine componentsPackagers beware: few controls guaranteesMost manufacturers of controls use their Web sites to communicate about their products and Y2K policies. Some feel undeserved blame for problems; others acknowledge product shortcomings.September 30, 1999Controls & Machine ComponentsDiscussing issues, breaking new groundEditorials usually fall into one of two categories: Either they're "outside" and discuss the overall business and examine trends that may have an impact on your jobs; or they're "inside," and they explain how the magazine, especially a particular issue, has been created to help you.September 30, 1999Meat/Poultry/SeafoodMachinery makers take some responsibilityPackaging machine builders recognize their role in helping customers find answers to Y2K problems. Some are working to find solutions, while others are relying on controls vendors.September 30, 1999Controls & Machine ComponentsWidespread responsibility for fixing Y2K, (sidebar)Packagers beware: few controls guaranteesSeptember 30, 1999ContainersHow European culture drives packaging (sidebar)Environment goals tougherAugust 31, 1999BeverageProductivity in packaging continues to gainA survey of manufacturers by PMMI shows nearly uniform gains in productivity from 1997 to 1998. Makers of chemical products represent the only segment where gains are not reported across the board.August 31, 1999Cosmetics/Personal careProductivity in packaging continues to gain (sidebar)Changeover time key to productivityAugust 31, 1999HomeOil packer's ink-jets add bar codes (sidebar)Scanners double-check codesAugust 31, 1999Controls & Machine ComponentsPackagers appear prepared for Y2KConfidential survey of readers identifies some problems, but assures that fixes have been offered. Performance guarantees are few and far between.August 31, 1999Previous PagePage 29 of 40Next Page
