Executive Development
AMBA believes that the development of its U.S. mold manufacturing members, alongside its industry suppliers, is imperative for the success and future of the domestic mold building industry.
To this end, AMBA makes every effort to connect employees within each member facility with like-minded, industry peers, as well as the appropriate professional development resources, that will help each member to:
- Access new opportunities for growth and profitability
- Explore and leverage new technologies
- Develop applicable, functional-area skills
- Enhance leadership and management ability
- Better manage internal and external business challenges
- Embrace industry-wide best practices
- Understand and address current and evolving industry conditions
Executive- and Management-Level
Connection Opportunities
Roundtable Discussions: Senior Leaders
AMBA executives and members of their management teams have quarterly opportunities to meet virtually with industry peers in similar management and ownership roles. During these conversations, members address current industry and/or business-specific challenges and share the best practices and experiences from their own facilities.
Annual AMBA Conference
The annual AMBA Conference provides a unique opportunity for executives to network with and learn alongside U.S. mold manufaturing executives and employees from other domestic mold building facilities. During the AMBA Conference, which is one of the largest gatherings of U.S. mold builders in the country, executives participate in
- Functional area-driven peer networking
- Member presentations on technology, business management and more
- In-person networking with AMBA members and industry suppliers
- And more!
Plant Tour Workshops
AMBA members are eligible for participation in AMBA Plant Tour Workshops. Supported by AMBA industry suppliers and hosted by other AMBA member facilities, AMBA Plant Tour Workshops provide members with an opportunity to see the inner workings of other U.S. mold builders, take note of operational best practices and provide feedback to host companies that help them address current challenges.
To learn more about AMBA Plant Tour Workshops and when the next event is planned, reach out to the AMBA offices at 317.436.3102 or email info@amba.org.
Resources
ITR Economics
The ITR Economics program is a unique offering that provides insight into quarterly economic data in key industry sectors. With this data, U.S. mold builders are able to reduce risk, anticipate changing business conditions and improve business profitability. Valued at more than $30,000, the ITR Economics program and its resources are available to AMBA members at no cost.
Business Profitability and Financial Literacy
In 2024, AMBA launched an initiative to provide its members with webinars, connections and other resources that outline how strategic, financial decisions can elevate profitability, reduce risk, better anticipate business conditions and embrace opportunities for growth.
To view upcoming events related to business profitability and financial literacy, visit the AMBA Events Calendar.
AMBA Benchmarking
Annually, AMBA offers quarterly surveys that provide insight into key areas of business, including wages, health and benefits, shop rates and trending, year-over-year business conditions.
All members that participate in AMBA benchmarking receive the final reports at no cost; non-participating AMBA members can purchase past AMBA reports at a reduced rate.
To view upcoming surveys, visit the AMBA Events Calendar. To view and/or purchase past reports, visit AMBA's Publications page.
Webinars and Virtual Meetings
Throughout the year, AMBA holds virtual meetings and facilitated technical trainings for AMBA member excecutives that address senior leadership topics. Sample topics include:
- Bonus and Incentive Policies
- Business Planning
- Capital Expenditures
- Financial Insights and Metrics
- New Technologies
- Industry Forecasting
- Profitability Strategies
- Succession Planning
- Workforce Challenges and Strategies
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