Radio Interview Series Sponsored by PDP Solutions Talks Manufacturing Leadership
Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler was interviewed by radio host, Todd Schnick of IntrepidNOW and sponsored by PDP Solutions. The interview series is called, “Effective Communication in the Workplace.” The fifth part of a six part series examines the recent survey results about... - April 24, 2015
PDP Solutions President Discusses How Manufacturing Leaders Waste Time Due to Poor Communication
President of PDP Solutions, Louise Dickmeyer was recently interviewed by Todd Schnick of IntrepidNOW regarding manufacturing leadership communication. The interview series is called, “Effective Communication in the Workplace.” The fourth part of a six part series stresses how time is a... - April 11, 2015
Manufacturers Fail to Communicate Value of Ergonomics to Shop Floor Workers
Manufacturers’ Pain Points, a weekly e-newsletter, sponsored by PDP (People Driven Performance) Solutions shares methods, modes, and tools used to inform manufacturers’ of the pain points that they face on the manufacturing floor, or with their employees, or just best business practices. - April 09, 2015
Communication in Manufacturing Leadership Part of New Radio Interview Series Sponsored by PDP Solutions
President of PDP Solutions, Louise Dickmeyer was interviewed by Todd Schnick of IntrepidNOW regarding manufacturing leadership communication. “Effective Communication in the Workplace,” is sponsored by Dickmeyer’s firm and in the third part of a six part series emphasized the... - April 08, 2015
Episode 2 ROI of Internal Communications Profiles PDP Solutions Louise Dickmeyer and Sarah Richards of Jones Metal
President of PDP Solutions, Louise Dickmeyer was recently interviewed by Todd Schnick of IntrepidNOW regarding manufacturing leadership communication. The interview series is call, “Effective Communication in the Workplace.” The second part of a six part series stresses the often... - April 04, 2015
Manufacturing Leaders Outsource Communication to Achieve Outstanding Shop Floor Workers Performance
PDP Solutions’ president, Louise Dickmeyer discussed why manufacturers need to outsource communication in the company’s recent blog. Dr. Marvin Marshall shared in Reliable Plant magazine that without trust in the workplace, communication and teamwork will erode. Additionally, morale... - April 03, 2015
Fast Growing Manufacturing Sector in Southeast US Weakened by Communication Skills
There is good news: manufacturing is growing in the Southeast U.S. Sadly, manufacturing CEOs in the South have expressed real concern about their limited abilities to communicate with a fast-growing workforce. Factory employment was above average in Alabama (2.9 percent), South Carolina (2.4... - March 29, 2015
Louise Dickmeyer of People Driven Performance Discussed Manufacturing Communication Survey in Bloomberg Businessweek
According to Louise Dickmeyer, President of Mankato, Minnesota-based, People Driven Performance, "Only now are manufacturing executives asking us to provide regular leadership communication strategies and content. Until now, they were embarrassed, uncomfortable, or unsure of the value... - March 28, 2015
PDP Solutions President Louise Dickmeyer Interviewed on Manufacturing Leadership Communication
President of PDP Solutions, Louise Dickmeyer was recently interviewed by Todd Schnick of IntrepidNOW on manufacturing leadership communication. This first part of a six part series, titled, “The power of improved internal communications,” explores the importance of effective... - March 25, 2015
Manufacturing Safety Plan Only Works When Leaders Communicate Reports PDP Solutions
Manufacturers’ Pain Points newsletter, sponsored by PDP Solutions, recently reported that the rationale of having a behavioral safety program can affect an organization's health and safety management. Many people misunderstand that behavioral safety is a system that can replace the current... - March 22, 2015
Manufacturing Leaders Poor Communication Survey Profiled in Bloomberg Businessweek
Recently a new survey revealed that manufacturing leaders have little hesitation about hiring consultants to come and provide kaizen events to create lean manufacturing, best-practice process improvements. Manufacturing CEOs often outsource safety compliance to third party organizations, such as US... - March 19, 2015
Safety Compliance and Employee Communications Effectively Outsourced by Manufacturing Leaders
Manufacturing CEOs often outsource safety compliance to third party organizations, such as US Compliance (with more than 1000 firms using this service in lieu of hiring full-time employees to ensure OSHA, FDA, and EPA regulatory elements are met to avoid fines). According to Louise Dickmeyer,... - March 18, 2015
Manufacturing Jobs Dominated by Men as Leadership Gender Gap Continues
Across the manufacturing technology sector there is a major disparity between jobs held by men and women. Louise Dickmeyer, President of PDP Solutions shared specific ideas about what can be done to encourage and place more women in manufacturing technology jobs. Twenty percent of chief information... - March 14, 2015
Manufacturing Leaders Successfully Outsource Safety Compliance and Employee Communications
Manufacturing leaders have little hesitation about hiring consultants to come and provide kaizen events to create lean manufacturing, best-practice process improvements. Manufacturing CEOs often outsource safety compliance to third party organizations, such as US Compliance (with more than 1000... - March 13, 2015
Manufacturing Executives Poor Communication May be Due to Sleep Deprivation
In a recent issue of Manufacturers’ Pain Points, a weekly e-newsletter, sponsored by PDP (People Driven Performance) Solutions, it was suggested there may be a strong correlation between poor manufacturing leadership communication and sleep deprivation. It is a big problem for manufacturing... - March 09, 2015
PDP Solutions President Louise Dickmeyer Presents Next Week at Manufacturing Executive Conference
PDP Solutions’ President Louise Dickmeyer presents next week at the NWPCA’s (National Wooden Pallet & Container Association) Annual Leadership Conference, March 13. Dickmeyer will discuss how company leaders can address multi-generational issues and effective employee retention... - March 07, 2015
New Study Reveals Manufacturing CEOs Must Communicate Employee Value
A new study revealed that manufacturing CEOs are doing a lousy job communicating employee value. Value is the return on investment benefit that a manufacturing company enjoys because of unique employee contribution to clients, colleagues, and work product. It also includes things like how the... - March 04, 2015
Career Development Essential for Employee Retention
Career development has a direct impact on employee retention. Louise Dickmeyer, President of PDP Solutions discussed in the company blog, when peoples’ desire to make advancement in their own career is not fulfilled, they will begin looking for work elsewhere. Opportunities to move up... - March 01, 2015
PDP Solutions President Louise Dickmeyer Discusses Employee Retention Strategies at Leadership Conference
PDP Solutions’ President Louise Dickmeyer will present at the NWPCA’s (National Wooden Pallet & Container Association) upcoming Annual Leadership Conference on March 13. The presentation is from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Dickmeyer will discuss how company leaders can address... - February 28, 2015
Manufacturers Designating Environmental Excellence See Profits Increase and Positive Public Perception
Manufacturers’ Pain Points newsletter reported that manufacturers who designate environmental excellence drive profitability and a positive public perception. The Employee Engagement Roadmap is a 3-step “how to” guide that helps sustainability leaders engage employees on the... - February 11, 2015
Employee Owned US Manufacturer Recovers Quickly After Recession
Employee Owned US Manufacturer Recovers Quickly After Recession - January 31, 2015
Survey Results Show Corporate Culture and Salary Satisfaction Correlated
For the second time in three years, salaries in 2014 decreased slightly for quality professionals, who said their organization’s quality culture plays a key role in the overall satisfaction of their job and salary, according to Quality Progress magazine’s 28th annual Salary Survey. PDP... - January 30, 2015
Employee Stock Ownership Plans Fit Low Debt Companies and High-Value Employees
Manufacturers’ Pain Points newsletter reported manufacturing company founders shared that an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) is often the best exit strategy for them and for the company legacy. ESOPs are not for every manufacturing company however companies with high-value employees, low... - January 28, 2015
Retaining Talent Base Requires Competitive Shop Floor Employee Engagement
PDP Solutions recently profiled Ram Lonkar, whom revealed three real value added aspects of retaining competitive talent base. PDP Solutions President, Louise Dickmeyer stressed the importance of building and retaining quality employees in the company blog. 1. Respect every individual as an... - January 10, 2015
Michigan Manufacturing Automotive Supplier Workforce Quickly Increases Causing Training Challenges
Manufacturers’ Pain Point newsletter reported General Motors supplier Magna International is investing in mid-Michigan in a big way, opening one 340-job facility on Tuesday and getting state approval for incentives on another 280-job facility in the area. Magna Exteriors and Interiors will... - January 09, 2015
Albuquerque NM Clothing Company Adds 300 New Employees and Begin Training
Manufacturers’ Pain Pints newsletter reported that come this spring, 300 new jobs will be available in Valencia County thanks to Global Fashion Technologies, Inc., a clothing manufacturing company that will be operating and headquartered at the old Solo Cup facility south of Rio Communities. - January 08, 2015
Manufacturing Plant Floor Personnel Need Communication Technology
Louise Dickmeyer, President of People Driven Performance Solutions discussed in the company blog, “The plant floor workers need user interface ease, simplicity to be engaged, involved, and retained. Too often without this shop floor personnel connection, a dollar an hour more per hour down... - January 07, 2015
Building and Retaining Competitive Talent Requires Shop Floor Employee Engagement
PDP Solutions recently profiled Ram Lonkar, an important blogger writing about building and retaining a competitive talent base and delivering extraordinary customer experience. PDP Solutions President, Louise Dickmeyer stressed the importance of building and retaining quality employees in the... - December 25, 2014
US Manufacturing Growth Guaranteed Painful Without Employee Engagement
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in November for the 18th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 66th consecutive month, reported the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business. Louise Dickmeyer, President of PDP... - December 17, 2014
PDP Solution President Louise Dickmeyer Featured in MN Valley Business Magazine
PDP Solutions was featured in the December 2014 issue of MN Valley Business magazine. The article authored by Nell Musolf was titled, “Driven by People.” Louise Dickmeyer, President of PDP Solutions explained, “I was attracted by the social significance of the work. Specifically,... - December 13, 2014
Manufacturing Engineers Mindset May Derail Effective Communication for Growth Strategies
Manufacturing Engineers Mindset May Derail Effective Communication for Growth Strategies - December 06, 2014
More Women in Manufacturing Challenges Industry
More Women in Manufacturing Challenges Industry - December 05, 2014
Miscommunication in Manufacturing Requires Urgent Attention
Every day a manufacturing plant floor manager acknowledges there is a miscommunication, or at the very least under-communication. PDP Solutions President, Louise Dickmeyer noted in the company’s recent blog, “Those moments are the beginning of an urgent condition, which left untreated,... - November 28, 2014
United States Manufacturing Plants Destroyed by Rumor Mills
Rumors are like computer viruses, they spread like wildfire, and can spell the death of an otherwise great manufacturing company. Manufacturing productivity is affected by rumor mills. It is impossible to have a constructive and harmonious working environment when employees dislike and distrust... - November 27, 2014
Regulatory Compliance Challenges Life Sciences Manufacturers
Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies face a host of compliance challenges, most of them driven by globalization. More complex supply networks, greater transparency expectations, increasingly strict reporting obligations, and highly vigilant enforcement combine to make... - November 26, 2014
Rumor Mills Destroying Manufacturing Plants in United States
Rumors are like computer viruses, they spread like wildfire, and can spell the death of an otherwise great manufacturing company. PDP Solutions is offering a webinar for manufacturers that address this problem. The webinar is Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 11:00 am EST and December 18, 2014 at 11:00... - November 23, 2014
PDP Solutions Manufacturing Technology Featured in AS411
The current issue of AS411.com featured PDP Solutions’ success with onboarding new manufacturing workers. Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler, reported on the path toward developing and maintaining positive working relationships. In the article, titled, “The Technology of... - November 22, 2014
Big Data Mapping Skills Possessed by More Than 600,000 Veterans
There is good news for returning veterans; Big Data mapping tools can now highlight the skills possessed by more than 600,000 veterans and the skills employers need. Manufacturers’ Pain Points, a weekly newsletter, addressed veterans in manufacturing sector in the November 11th issue. The... - November 19, 2014
PDP Solutions Video Highlights Communication Techniques Improve Productivity
People Driven Performance (PDP) Solutions, a software development company providing manufacturers internal and interactive communications, released a video describing the importance of communication techniques to increase employee engagement and employee retention. To view the video, go to:... - November 16, 2014
PDP Solutions Offers Manufacturers Webinar Managing Change with Competitive Edge
PDP Solutions’ president, Louise Dickmeyer, announced a highly requested webinar addressing employee engagement. The webinar will take place Monday, December 15, 2014 from 12:30-1:00 pm EST. The webinar is presented by Sarah L. Sladek, founder and CEO of XYZ University; the only management... - November 15, 2014
Overcoming the Manufacturing Skills Gap by Keeping Skilled Workers on the Job
Overcoming the Manufacturing Skills Gap by Keeping Skilled Workers on the Job. - November 14, 2014
Manufacturing Executives Shave ROI Investment in Internal Communication Strategies
Highly effective CEOs make the kind of investment in organizational communications that will produce a real financial return. Multiple studies show that an investment in communications helps companies outperform the competition, produce higher returns and enjoy higher market premium. Companies that... - November 07, 2014
PDP Solutions at AME Conference in Jacksonville Next Week
People Driven Performance (PDP) Solutions, a software development company, providing manufacturers internal and interactive communications, will be exhibiting at the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) Conference Booth #54 in Jacksonville, FL from November 10-14, 2014. Louise Dickmeyer,... - November 06, 2014
Pain Points of Manufacturers Newsletter Looks at Lean Productivity and Employees
Manufacturers’ Pain Points, a weekly newsletter, examined the relationship between Lean and company communication culture in manufacturing in the October 27th issue. The weekly e-newsletter identifies manufacturing pain points that many industrial leaders are facing. To subscribe to the... - November 05, 2014
PDP Solutions President Louise Dickmeyer Examined Pain Point of Lost Productivity on the Shopfloor
Louise Dickmeyer, President of People Driven Performance (PDP) Solutions explained in a recent company blog, “OEE has been a well-respected acronym meaning Overall Equipment Effectiveness. If the maximum output capacity for a piece of machinery was optimized to produce 100 units per hour, and... - November 01, 2014
PDP Solutions Technology for Manufacturers Employee Engagement Profiled in Automation Publication
PDP Solutions was featured in the current issue of Automation.com. The article authored by manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler was titled, “Beyond Manufacturing Automation: Employee Engagement.” Cutler discussed how industrial leaders must increasingly rely on the skills,... - October 31, 2014
Pain Points of Manufacturers Newsletter Reviews Challenges of Culture Change
Manufacturers’ Pain Points, a weekly newsletter, examined the challenges of culture change within manufacturing in the October 20th issue. The weekly e-newsletter identifies manufacturing pain points that many industrial leaders are facing. To subscribe to the newsletter, go to:... - October 30, 2014
PDP Solutions Reported Importance of CEO Communication and Employee Engagement
Communication tools are critical for CEOs of manufacturing companies. Only 42% of employees in a recent study reported having confidence in senior leadership. However, those confidence levels jumped to 72% for CEOs whom employees consider to be strong communicators. The most recent employee... - October 29, 2014
Pain Points of Manufacturers Newsletter Reviews Pressures of Reducing Labor Costs
Manufacturers’ Pain Points, a weekly newsletter, reviewed how manufacturers are faced with increasing labor costs in the October 20th issue. The weekly e-newsletter identifies manufacturing pain points that many industrial leaders are facing. To subscribe to the newsletter, go to:... - October 26, 2014
PDP Solutions Experience Success with Onboarding New Manufacturing Workers
The current issue of AS411.com featured PDP Solutions’ success with increasing manufacturer’s productivity with new employees. Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler, explored the technology of onboarding new manufacturing workers. In the article, titled, “The Technology of... - October 25, 2014