Published May 2007
By Miles Free III
Activity-Based Costing (ABC) is often mentioned in conversations between shop owners, but it seems to be an idea that most shops never get around to fully investigating.
Reframing Work-Life Balance and Development Opportunities Factors other than compensation can be the difference between keeping and losing a current or potential employee. by Carli Kistler-Miller Director of Programs & Marketing, PMPA Published March 31, 2025 Download Magazine Article The battle for a skilled workforce continues. You need an edge. You can’t…
Released February 22, 2021 Miles Free and Carli Kistler-Miller overview wear in your shop: how it’s determined and why it happens.
Employers May Be Able To Scrap Mask Mandates For Fully Vaccinated Workers: A 7-Step Blueprint to Overcome Risks and Hurdles The announcement yesterday from the CDC that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance in any non-healthcare setting was a welcome relief for all Americans and a hopeful…
Definitions of Hourly Measures in the Precision Machined Products Industry In the Precision Machined Products Industry, there are never-ending discussions concerning definitions of different hourly measures as well as utilization measures based on these hours. To assist in getting the thinking consistent throughout the Precision Machined Products Industry in regard to hour definitions and…
The ITR Economics quarterly forecast report gives us insight into eight industries that are the primary drivers of our shops’ success. The ability to consistently look into the future with actionable data gives us a competitive edge. The reason that PMPA members closely follow the ITR Quarterly forecast report is that…
PMPA Business Trends January 2024 Our January 2024 data shows a strongly positive start for our precision machining shops. Our December 2023 Business Trends Report surprised to the upside. In January 2024- the positivity continues with sales higher than the Fed’s industrial production report, and forward-looking sentiment remaining elevated and level. All other forward-looking indicators- …