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Rust out is about employees being dissatisfied with how they are treated at the workplace. Employees are dissatisfied when they feel that their work is not getting recognition. How can rust out being prevented or resolved? In a recent chat for USA Manufacturing Hour on Twitter, Host Valerie Weber from Monofrax in New York, led a discussion about rust out problems and solutions.

Let’s talk about the vast field of fasteners. In a recent chat for USA Manufacturing Hour on Twitter, hosts Jason and Missy Moorefield, coworkers & spouses at Southern Fasteners and Supply – a fastener distributor Headquartered in North Carolina, led a discussion on some of the most commonly used fasteners.

What is empowerment and how does it cultivate a productive culture?

The Pump Act is a new law that makes changes to the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law, which required that employers provide reasonable break time and a private, non-bathroom space for lactating employees to pump milk during the workday.

Quiet quitting is basically doing the minimum requirements at a job. In the early 2020s quiet quitting emerged as a much-publicized trend in the US and elsewhere. There were a variety of factors in the workplace that influenced the trend. But some have questioned whether it’s even a new phenomenon. 

In a recent chat for USA Manufacturing Hour on Twitter, host Julie Gardner from Hourly – Insurance & Payroll in California led a discussion about quiet quitting and how to navigate some of the root causes in the workplace.

The Iceberg Problem is common for manufacturers. It states that in many cases only a very small amount of information is available or known about a situation or phenomenon. The bulk of data is either unavailable or hidden. The principle gets its name from the fact that only about 2/10th of an iceberg’s mass is seen outside while about 8/10th of it is unseen and under water. When it comes to customers, it’s important to help them understand that there is more to a process than the minimal amount they see. How can manufacturers help customers see the full picture? In a recent chat for USA Manufacturing Hour on Twitter, , Chase Bodor from Plastic Plus Technology in California, led a discussion about how to help customers see beyond the tip of the iceberg.

Constraints are a big part of the manufacturing industry. They are almost inevitable at times. The key to dealing with this is planning. In order to lessen the effects of constraints on your operation, it is crucial to know how to identify both your internal and external constraints and have the proper strategies to handle them effectively. In a recent chat for USA Manufacturing Hour on Twitter, host, Dr Lisa Lang from www.ScienceofBusiness.com led a discussion on the Theory of Constraints.

Sales is a big part of a company’s success, in manufacturing, and across many other industries. Having proper prospecting, cold calling, and appointment setting strategies is crucial to the success of a sales team. In a recent chat for USA Manufacturing Hour on Twitter, Co-hosts Cherise Kennerly from SalesLeads and Katie McDermith, The Manufacturing Hype Girl, from MNI, led a discussion on Prospecting and Lead Generation Best Practices.

Digital selling has opened a world of customers for many businesses. Although there are infinite positives to digital selling, selling across geographic borders presents its own unique challenges.

Cybersecurity compliance is important for manufacturers. In today’s connected world, there are so many things that can negatively affect manufacturing operations when cybersecurity is not taken seriously. When manufacturers produce work in certain settings or for certain organizations, they are required to meet certain standards for cybersecurity compliance. What can manufacturers do to insure they meet the proper criteria no matter what? In a recent chat for USA Manufacturing Hour on Twitter, host Gina Tabasso from MAGNET in Ohio led a discussion about cybersecurity compliance for manufacturers.