Plataines Executive Appears on Better Process Internet Radio Show



Richard Piacenza, Vice President of Sales, Metal Fabrication, was invited to share his views on the state of the metal fabrication industry on the Better Process Internet radio show. The interview is now accessible at http://www.podcasternews.com/bpp/5100/.

The Better Process Podcast features interviews on manufacturing-related topics. Ken Rayment started The Better Process Podcast with the goal of sharing information and knowledge that small and midsize manufacturing firms can apply to their businesses. Over 500 shows have been recorded to-date and new shows are added almost daily.

Piacenza has over 20 years of metal fabrication industry experience. Prior to joining Plataine, Piacenza was Director of Sales and Engineering at Vulcanium Corporation, a global provider of titanium products to the aerospace, medical, and other commercial product manufacturers. Prior to that, he was Director of Sales and Marketing at Chicago Metallic, a provider of metal solutions for the building industry.

Speaking with Rayment, Piacenza discussed the global and economic trends affecting metal fabricators in North America, as well as a number of strategic directions that successful fabricators have applied in order to maintain a competitive edge.

"One of the greatest challenges facing metal fabricators these days is adapting to the changes brought on by industry consolidation," says Piacenza. "Many of the longstanding relationships in the industry have evaporated, resulting in reduced predictability of supply and demand. Limited visibility for decision makers can lead to losses due to higher raw material costs, unnecessary inventories, and poor utilization of labor and equipment. Fabricators need to find new ways to manage through a constant state of change in order to survive and thrive in this environment."

"Piacenza has outlined not only the challenges facing metal fabricators, but also specific strategies that companies use to address these challenges, as well as some examples that we can all learn from," says Rayment.

The complete interview is accessible at http://www.podcasternews.com/bpp/5100/.

About Better Process Podcast

The Better Process Podcast features interviews on manufacturing-related topics, with specific emphasis on small and medium-sized manufacturing firms. Over 500 shows have been recorded to-date and new shows are added almost daily. Recorded shows can be accessed online and downloaded for future replay on any computer or MP3 player at http://www.podcasternews.com/bpp/.

About Plataine

Plataine is a leading provider of production optimization solutions for manufacturers of metal, wood, textile and composite-material products. Plataine's production optimization solutions enable manufacturers to be more competitive by increasing material utilization, improving productivity, and shortening manufacturing cycles to ensure on-time delivery of products to customers. Plataine's solutions are used by hundreds of manufacturers worldwide, including Bassett Furniture, Boeing, Century Furniture, Drexel Heritage, Ethan Allen, Ford, General Motors, The Gap, Hagger, Nike, and Wrangler. For more information, visit www.plataine.com or contact your local Plataine office.

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Plataines Executive Appears on Better Process Internet Radio Show