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There are no “normal” workdays anymore thanks to COVID-19, disrupted supply chains, newly emerged customers and vanished historical customers. Businesses, employees, customers and suppliers are in a daily struggle to adapt, to adjust and to continue to have their businesses exist.
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Attracting and retaining talent in the workforce is challenging in any industry, and the metals industry is no exception. At the Steel Market Update virtual conference in August, two presenters gave their perspectives on bringing in – and keeping – the next generation of employees.
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Our economic fortunes may hinge on the scientists...Timothy Gill, chief economist for the American Iron and Steel Institute, offered a range of thoughts on the overall economy and the outlook for steel during a webinar with Steel Market Update in mid-August.
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In May, marketing expert Steve Miller conducted a webinar sponsored by the International Manufacturing Technology Show organizers. The webinar focused on helping businesses become “uncopyable”...
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In early April, steel producers and distributors were frantic. The coronavirus had shut down much of the economy, and many companies had no idea where their next order would come from. Since then, much of the panic has subsided.
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If there’s one thing the global business community has learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to ebb, flow and unfold daily, it’s the outright imperative for companies to be agile “from top to bottom.”
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The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has reminded many Americans of the value provided by the nation’s transportation industry, with the trucking community chief among them.
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Steel prices are as unpredictable as the spread of a rogue virus, but one symptom of COVID-19 is likely to be lower steel prices.
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On April 1, hundreds attended the METALCON webinar titled Re-Igniting Sales and Operations Amidst the World Health Crisis. Two speakers offered the eager audience advice on continuing with business even during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Cash flow is the lifeblood of every business. In fact, according to a recent U.S. Bank study, poor cash flow management causes 82 percent of U.S. business failures.
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