In the metals industry, magnets are commonly used as one of the methods for lifting and moving steel with cranes. Oftentimes, magnets are not inspected, misapplied to the load or not matched to the load thickness or capacity.  When this happens, the load can separate from the magnet.  Dropping loads can result in serious injuries […]

Belonging - The Gateway to Successful DEI Tuesday, November 30 1:00pm CST   BELONGING defines sense of inclusion. Without it, an organization stands no chance of nurturing a diverse team. Join Jackson Nickerson, Emeritus Professor of Organization & Strategy at Washington University’s Olin Business School and long-time faculty member of MSCI’s proprietary Strategic Metals Management program and Bob […]

Join MSCI for a free quarterly economic update webinar presented by Keybridge Research, featuring Dr. Robert Wescott, President of Keybridge. This is a regular MSCI quarterly webinar series to update members on key economic developments that affect the industrial metals sector. This December 8th webinar will focus on the economic outlook for 2022. Dr. Wescott […]

The Biden administration’s mandatory vaccine or weekly testing Emergency Temporary Standard published in the Federal Register on November 5 remains in a legal challenge. With all the pending lawsuits, comes more questions on how to prepare and what to expect. Join Matthew R. Simpson, Attorney at Law, Fisher & Phillips and Greg Meyer, Director of […]

Deals made between competitors not to hire or pursue each other’s employees, whether a verbal or written agreement, are illegal. In the past, the Department of Justice (DOJ) pursued civil penalties against companies that made these agreements, but recently, criminal charges have been brought by the department. Compliance of competition laws falls mostly on managers. […]

Recruiting talent, in particular from underrepresented populations, is among member companies’ greatest challenges. Drawing upon her decades of experience in manufacturing, learn from Tonya Muse, Partner in Odgers Berndston, strategies and tactics to enhance successful recruitment. In this session you will learn: • The importance of intentional hiring of diverse talent • Dispelling the myth […]