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Prospector Resin Blend
February 20, 2008

Mike Kmetz, IDES President
Mike Kmetz
IDES President

We're all looking for ways to increase profitability while increasing productivity and decreasing costs. While watching expenses and increasing your revenue are important elements to efficiency and growth, the most commonly overlooked key to your success is training your employees.

In this issue, our friends Christine Cross and Scott Paulson of Paulson Training Programs help us understand the importance of investing in your employees to boost profits.

In addition to the informational articles they provide, be sure to take advantage of their Complimentary Molding Troubleshooting Webinars.

Warmest wishes,
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Mike Kmetz, IDES President


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How to Increase Your Profits by 37%

Skill Development

According to ASTD, a study of 540 companies found that those companies that invested in consistent training of their employees realized 37% higher gross profits per year than those that did not consistently train.

Imagine if your profits were 37% higher – and they can be with the simple implementation and consistent delivery of quality training from Paulson Training Programs. Training has never been easier – with the launch of InSite360, Paulson's global training solution, you can deliver top quality, consistent training to your global workforce, and in their native language.

InSite360 is a web-delivered training system featuring all the leading Paulson courses on injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, health & safety and over 2,000 additional training topics such as lean manufacturing, six sigma, front office and human resources.

Purchase one or more InSite360 training lessons by March 31 and receive a free lesson of your choice.
Make 2008 your year to focus on your employees, then see how quickly and easily your employees' satisfaction and company's profitability reach new levels!

Get your InSite360 Training Lessons today! | Or call Paulson Training at 800-826-1901

 


BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Paulson School of Molding Troubleshooting Webinar Series with IDES

Due to the overwhelming response and requests for more webinars, we’re pleased to announce that we are expanding the series in 2008 - these events are complimentary so mark your calendars and sign up today:

In May, we'll bring back the Injection Molding Troubleshooting Webinar Series. Topics will include Jetting and Splay, Voids and Sinks, Warp, and more on Purging. Stay tuned for more details!

Reserve your seat today!

 


2008 Paulson School of Molding – Coming to a Location Near You!

Paulson School of Molding

In 2008, Paulson Training has once again expanded the Paulson School of Molding to include more than 20 dates and locations around the country and there are more exciting developments in the works. Learn more about the fastest growing and only vendor neutral training certification program for injection molders here.

If you sign up for any Paulson School of Molding in 2008 and mention this newsletter, we will take an extra $100 off your registration.

Reserve your seat today! (be sure to enter "IDESFEB2008" in the discount code field)

 


Complimentary SkillCheck Tests

SkillCheck Test

Back again by popular demand, Paulson is offering a complimentary SkillCheck tests to IDES members. Get your complimentary SkillCheck test to see how your knowledge of injection molding compares to your peers.

Thousands have taken their SkillCheck test to see how they compare and determine areas of concentration for training and skill development.

The test is complimentary for IDES members through February 29th!

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Training reduces employee turnover, which saves money

Training reduces employee turnover

Companies that spend $218 per employee on training have more than a 16 percent voluntary turnover, while companies that spend over $273 per employee have turnover of 7 percent annually.
- Workforce (September 2001)

The cost to replace an employee who leaves is, conservatively, 30% of his annual salary. For those with skills in high demand, the cost can rise to as much as 1.5 times the annual salary.
- American Management Association

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Plastics Webinars & Training

Topic Date Time (EST) Presented by
Introduction to Prospector Feb. 22 3:30 pm Melissa Jones & Ann Redgate, IDES
Static Dissipative Plastics Products Feb. 21 12 pm SABIC Innovative Plastics
Introduction to Prospector Feb. 29 11 am Melissa Jones & Ann Redgate, IDES
Introduction to Prospector Mar. 7 11 am Melissa Jones & Ann Redgate, IDES
Overview of IDES Plastics Informational Services Mar. 13 2 pm Nathan Potter, IDES
Inventory Exposure: The Key to Creating a Lean Supply Chain Mar. 14 10 am John Holton, Symphony Consulting
Introduction to Prospector Mar. 14 3:30 pm Melissa Jones & Ann Redgate, IDES
How to Prove Training is Worth your Time and Investment Mar. 27 2 pm Paulson Training Programs
Purging 101 Apr. 18 2 pm Paulson Training Programs & DynaPurge
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