Card Manufacturers Seek Backup Suppliers To Fight COVID-19
Across the globe, card manufacturers continue to face supply chain delays and production challenges, resulting from the pandemic. The impacts are far-reaching, affecting inventory levels, delivery times and,…
New, Virtual ACE-Commercial Training Gets Rave Reviews from ICMA Members
The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) recently expanded the Advanced Card Education (ACE) program with the launch of ACE-Commercial, a new, virtual training series. And it is getting…
Card Manufacturers Go Green Amid Consumer Demand
As we move into a new decade, it is time for companies to review the goals, promises and pledges they made regarding the sustainability initiatives they set out…
Card Insiders Convene at ICMA Connect About Economic Outlook, Future Plans
The excitement is building as the International Card Manufacturer Association (ICMA) members countdown to gather virtually for a historic meeting to discuss the future of the card industry.…
ICMA’s New EcoLabel Supports Sustainable Future
Now more than ever, environmental concerns underpin many card manufacturers’ business practices as consumers are seeking sustainable options when it comes to cards. They want to help confront…
Selling ‘Experience’: New Cards Move Millennials, Gen Z
Generation Z is officially the most accurate way to describe today’s youth. As a mobile-first generation, 55% of Gen Z-ers use their smartphones five or more hours a…
5 Tips to Networking Success at ICMA’s New Virtual Trade Show
Although handshakes may be off the table for now, you can still get connected to new business opportunities and strategic partnerships virtually. The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA)…
Magnetic Stripes Become Trendy in Plastic Cards
Now more than ever, companies are looking for new ways to differentiate cards from competitors with unique card design features. Many are achieving that distinction with magnetic stripes.…
Digital Printing Trends Higher in Transaction Card Market
For card manufacturers, remaining competitive will mean embracing the power of digital to add capacity and gain new efficiencies in the production of payment, pre-paid and identification cards.…
Card Manufacturers Value Technology in ‘War on Waste’
Waste is a major issue in any manufacturing setting, and many card manufacturers are waging a war on waste with technology—software and hardware innovations—to reduce waste of raw…