The PMPA Business Trends report for May 2015 showed a second month of declines from our all time high in March. 

Shipments are leveling not plummeting
Shipments are leveling not plummeting

With 84 companies responding, the PMPA Business Trends Index in May continued its descent to 121, a 7 point decline

from April, which was itself a 9 point drop from the record of 137 in March. This was our first April to May decline since 2010.

 Our three month moving average remains above the 12 month moving average, which supports the idea that demand is leveling.

When the 3 month Moving Average crosses the 12 month moving average, we take that as a convincing indication that the demand has in fact

“significantly changed.” (Compare dark orange to shaded orange lines on the graph below)

3 month moving average still above 12 month moving average...
3 month moving average still above 12 month moving average…

Sentiment was down slightly in the areas that we measure, but we are not wringing our hands.
Full report available here.

The PMPA Business Trends report for May 2015 showed a second month of declines from our all time high in March. 

Shipments are leveling not plummeting
Shipments are leveling not plummeting

With 84 companies responding, the PMPA Business Trends Index in May continued its descent to 121, a 7 point decline

from April, which was itself a 9 point drop from the record of 137 in March. This was our first April to May decline since 2010.

 Our three month moving average remains above the 12 month moving average, which supports the idea that demand is leveling.

When the 3 month Moving Average crosses the 12 month moving average, we take that as a convincing indication that the demand has in fact

“significantly changed.” (Compare dark orange to shaded orange lines on the graph below)

3 month moving average still above 12 month moving average...
3 month moving average still above 12 month moving average…

Sentiment was down slightly in the areas that we measure, but we are not wringing our hands.
Full report available here.

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I visited HORN to learn about their Workforce Development Program.
 For the German version of this post, go here.

Lothar Horn
Lothar Horn

“The best people are the basis of the future.
Our job is to help our people remain the best.”-Lothar Horn
In Germany they have a saying. It is a play on the word Punkt, which means both “point” and “period.” (“Period” as in “End of discussion!”)
“Der Mensch ist Mittelpunkt ( The man is the centerpoint -implies part of the team, respected)
Der Mensch is Mittel.” The man is center. PERIOD (implies just a means to an end, a resource not respected)
Der Mensch ist mittelpunkt
The man is the center of the company and important for  what it does.

This saying conveys that the human should be at the center of the company and its purpose, not just a means to an end.
But I say “It is really all about the People.”
Our People
Der Mensch macht unser Produkt.
Our people make the product.

 
Der Mensh sichert Qualität.
Our people assure the Quality

Der Mensch ist auch unser Kunde.
Our people are also our customers.

We are all customers, that is my POINT! (Punkt)
What did I learn about workforce development from HORN?
Lothar Horn
Lothar Horn

“You are not just a number, you are a name, everyone is important at HORN.”
And that is all that you need to know about workforce development philosophy.

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I visited HORN to learn about their Workforce Development Program.
 For the German version of this post, go here.

Lothar Horn
Lothar Horn

“The best people are the basis of the future.
Our job is to help our people remain the best.”-Lothar Horn
In Germany they have a saying. It is a play on the word Punkt, which means both “point” and “period.” (“Period” as in “End of discussion!”)
“Der Mensch ist Mittelpunkt ( The man is the centerpoint -implies part of the team, respected)
Der Mensch is Mittel.” The man is center. PERIOD (implies just a means to an end, a resource not respected)
Der Mensch ist mittelpunkt
The man is the center of the company and important for  what it does.

This saying conveys that the human should be at the center of the company and its purpose, not just a means to an end.
But I say “It is really all about the People.”
Our People
Der Mensch macht unser Produkt.
Our people make the product.

 
Der Mensh sichert Qualität.
Our people assure the Quality

Der Mensch ist auch unser Kunde.
Our people are also our customers.

We are all customers, that is my POINT! (Punkt)
What did I learn about workforce development from HORN?
Lothar Horn
Lothar Horn

“You are not just a number, you are a name, everyone is important at HORN.”
And that is all that you need to know about workforce development philosophy.

English translation will be my follow up post.
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Ich ging nach Horn, über Weiterbildungsprogramm erfahren.

Lothar Horn
Lothar Horn

“Die Besten Menschen sind die Basis für die Zukunft.

Unsere aufgabe ist es, unsere Mitarbeiter bleiben die beste.“- Lothar Horn
In Deutschland gibt es ein Sprichtwort:
“Der Mensch ist Mittelpunkt
Der Mensch is Mittal.” (Punkt!)

Der Mensch ist mittelpunkt
Der Mensch ist mittelpunkt

Dies bedeutet, dass der Mensch im Mittelpunkt des Unternehmens, nicht nur Mittel zum Zweck.
Aber ich sage: “Es ist wirklich alles über den menschlichen!”

Der Mensch

Der Mensch macht unser Produkt.
Der Mensch macht unser Produkt.

 
Der Mensh sichert Qualität.
Der Mensch sichert Qualität.

 
Der Mensch ist auch unser Kunde.
Der Mensch ist auch unser Kunde.

Wir alle sind der Kunde, das ist der Punkt!
Oder wie ich lernte Horn:
test
“Du bist nicht eine Zahl, ein Name bist du, jeder ist wichtig. “
 
Das ist alles, was Sie wissen müssen über Weiterbildungsprogramm Philosophie.

English translation will be my follow up post.
DSCF5929
Ich ging nach Horn, über Weiterbildungsprogramm erfahren.

Lothar Horn
Lothar Horn

“Die Besten Menschen sind die Basis für die Zukunft.

Unsere aufgabe ist es, unsere Mitarbeiter bleiben die beste.“- Lothar Horn
In Deutschland gibt es ein Sprichtwort:
“Der Mensch ist Mittelpunkt
Der Mensch is Mittal.” (Punkt!)

Der Mensch ist mittelpunkt
Der Mensch ist mittelpunkt

Dies bedeutet, dass der Mensch im Mittelpunkt des Unternehmens, nicht nur Mittel zum Zweck.
Aber ich sage: “Es ist wirklich alles über den menschlichen!”

Der Mensch

Der Mensch macht unser Produkt.
Der Mensch macht unser Produkt.

 
Der Mensh sichert Qualität.
Der Mensch sichert Qualität.

 
Der Mensch ist auch unser Kunde.
Der Mensch ist auch unser Kunde.

Wir alle sind der Kunde, das ist der Punkt!
Oder wie ich lernte Horn:
test
“Du bist nicht eine Zahl, ein Name bist du, jeder ist wichtig. “
 
Das ist alles, was Sie wissen müssen über Weiterbildungsprogramm Philosophie.

Starting yesterday, chemical manufacturers, importers, distributors and employers are required to provide a common approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets.
HAZCOMM Overview
The June 1 deadline was established when OSHA aligned its Hazard Communication Standard in 2012 with the global standard for chemical product labeling.
Chemical manufacturers and importers must provide a label that includes a signal word, pictogram, hazard statement, and precautionary statement for each hazard class and category. Beginning in December, distributors may only ship containers labeled by the chemical manufacturer or importer if the labels meet these requirements.
Until then, your shop will likely see containers with old or new pictograms and information.
For more information, try the OSHA Hazard Communication WebPage
Small Business HAZCOMM Guide