Plataine's Executive Appears on Better Process

Building Metallic Materials Plataine's Executive Appears on Better Process Internet Radio Show Richard Piacenza invited to discuss metal fabrication industrychallenges and strategies for success. Deerfield, IL (PRWEB) June 3, 2008 -- Richard Piacenza, VicePresident of Sales, Metal Fabrication, was invited to share hisviews on the state of the metal fabrication industry on the BetterProcess Internet radio show. The interview is now accessible at http://www.podcasternews.com/bpp/5100/ . The Better Process Podcast features interviews onmanufacturing-related topics. Ken Rayment started The BetterProcess Podcast with the goal of sharing information and knowledgethat small and midsize manufacturing firms can apply to theirbusinesses. Over 500 shows have been recorded to-date and new showsare added almost daily. Piacenza has over 20 years of metal fabrication industryexperience. Prior to joining Plataine, Piacenza was Director ofSales and Engineering at Vulcanium Corporation, a global providerof titanium products to the aerospace, medical, and othercommercial product manufacturers. Prior to that, he was Director ofSales and Marketing at Chicago Metallic, a provider of metalsolutions for the Building Metallic Materials. Speaking with Rayment, Piacenza discussed the global and economictrends affecting metal fabricators in North America, as well as anumber of strategic directions that successful fabricators haveapplied in order to maintain a competitive edge. "One of the greatest challenges facing metal fabricators thesedays is adapting to the changes brought on by industryconsolidation," says Piacenza. "Many of the longstandingrelationships in the industry have evaporated, resulting in reducedpredictability of supply and demand. Limited visibility fordecision makers can lead to losses due to higher raw materialcosts, unnecessary inventories, and poor utilization of labor andequipment. Fabricators need to find new ways to manage through aconstant state of change in order to survive and thrive in thisenvironment." "Piacenza has outlined not only the challenges facing metalfabricators, but also specific strategies that companies use toaddress these challenges, as well as some examples that we can alllearn 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 onmanufacturing-related topics, with specific emphasis on small andmedium-sized manufacturing firms. Over 500 shows have been recordedto-date and new shows are added almost daily. Recorded shows can beaccessed online and downloaded for future replay on any computer orMP3 player at http://www.podcasternews.com/bpp/ . About Plataine Plataine is a leading provider of production optimization solutionsfor manufacturers of metal, wood, textile and composite-materialproducts. Plataine's production optimization solutions enablemanufacturers to be more competitive by increasing materialutilization, improving productivity, and shortening manufacturingcycles to ensure on-time delivery of products to customers.Plataine's solutions are used by hundreds of manufacturersworldwide, 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.