Successful Management in the Plastics Industry

This valuable text outlines the fundamental elements in polymer manufacturing, compounding, distribution, and processing that make the plastics industry a unique business, and it shows how these factors affect management decisions. Using case studies and examples, it demonstrates how prudent managerial choices are made and illustrates the management errors company leaders must try to avoid. The author also covers the "do's and don'ts" of acquisitions, product support requirements,...
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This valuable text outlines the fundamental elements in polymer manufacturing, compounding, distribution, and processing that make the plastics industry a unique business, and it shows how these factors affect management decisions. Using case studies and examples, it demonstrates how prudent managerial choices are made and illustrates the management errors company leaders must try to avoid. The author also covers the "do's and don'ts" of acquisitions, product support requirements, culture and size transitions, and the financial dynamics of the plastics industry. The material is based on the author's experience, extensive research, and interviews with managers throughout the industry.