PRECISION MACHINED PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION

Deal Differently with Certainty, Risk and Uncertainty

Deal Differently with Certainty, Risk and Uncertainty

By: Miles Free -

Let's take a look at the differences between certainty, risk and uncertainty, examples of each, and how we make decisions when faced with these situations.

The Real inflation Rate

The Real inflation Rate


When we look at things we actually buy, we get a different look at inflation.

How-To Guide Focuses on Developing and Recruiting a Skilled Workforce

How-To Guide Focuses on Developing and Recruiting a Skilled Workforce

By: Miles Free -

one-st制造研究所开发了op, how-to guide on developing and recruiting a skilled workforce.

Another Crack in the ‘Glass Ceiling’

Another Crack in the ‘Glass Ceiling’

By: Chris Koepfer -Production Machining

Nancy Peterson Hearn, chairman of the board at Peterson Tool Company, has been awarded the prominent Gold Micrometer Award by the Precision Machined Products Association (PMPA) for making significant contributions to the industry during her 40 years of service.

Shipments Strong in November

Shipments Strong in November

By: Miles Free -

PMPA’s Business Trends Index for November 2013 is 116, down 10 points from last month’s value, yet at the highest value we recall for November.

PMPA Offers Members Disaster Recovery Plan

PMPA Offers Members Disaster Recovery Plan

By: Miles Free -

QS9000 requires suppliers to have contingency plans. Sometimes, natural disasters and acts of God are also in play.

Craftsman's Cribsheet: Quality System Improvements

By: Monte Guitar -

Here are four steps to help you organize, define, simplify and improve your quality system.

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Not Just Another Show in Las Vegas: Management Update to Deliver Tools You Can Use


When the PMPA comes to town next month at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, February 21 - 23, this weekend program will be filled with strategic information that you’ll put to immediate use at your company.

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Workshops for Warriors Helps Fill the Skills Gap


The overarching mission of Workshops for Warriors is to place veterans and wounded warriors into manufacturing careers by providing training, nationally recognized portable credentials, work experience and job placement.

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Why You Shouldn't Predict Firm Metals Pricing for the Year Ahead

By: Miles Free -

“Our job as responsible, sustainable, competitive suppliers is to intelligently manage risk.”