More than most other products, food needs to be handled with special care and attention as it makes its way through the supply chain. From the moment it is produced to the time it is consumed, food needs to be carefully controlled in order to minimize the risk of illness to consumers. Local, state, and … Read more
“Well, isn’t that special?!” That was one of the most popular catchphrases of the 1990s. Now the comedian behind the “Church Lady”, “Garth” from “Wayne’s World”, and other popular characters is scheduled to address this year’s ProMAT materials handling conference. That was one of the most popular catchphrases of the 1990s. Now Dana Carvey, the … Read more
During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to spend $1 trillion to improve the nation’s crumbling infrastructure. Within a week of being sworn in, President Trump has compiled a list of the 50 most critical infrastructure projects he plans to tackle, three of which are major projects within Illinois — two in Chicago and one … Read more
If you haven’t had to buy new office furniture in a while, you might want to prepare yourself for a case of sticker shock. The expense of top quality desks, ergonomic chairs, prefabricated workstations, and other office furniture can add up very quickly, especially if you are furnishing a large office. And that’s before you … Read more
Throw water on a grease fire and it will get bigger. Use a fire hose on an electrical fire and you could put everybody in the vicinity in danger of an electrical shock. Knowing how to extinguish different types of workplace fires does more than just cut down on property damage. It also could prevent … Read more
When you need to lift a car to work underneath it or move a heavy piece of industrial equipment, you wouldn’t risk injuring yourself by trying to hoist it with your bare hands. You probably would use a specialized lifting tool such as a hydraulic jack to safely lift and move heavy object. But how … Read more
American inventor Thomas Edison is credited with inventing the light bulb, the phonograph record, the motion picture camera, and many other technologies we take for granted today. When they were first unveiled in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Edison’s innovations were revolutionary, far-sighted, and permanently changed the way most people live. Could the … Read more
Right around this time of year, business owners typically get a bad case of “sticker shock” when their winter utility bills start to arrive. Heating massive factories, warehouses, and other facilities can easily roll into the four or even five figures, depending on the size of the facility and the temperature on the thermostat. In … Read more
Sears, which practically invented the department store and mail order business, has been struggling to compete with the rise of online retailers like Amazon and others. But last week, in a last gasp effort to keep the company going, the 100+-year-old retailer was forced to divest itself its Craftsman line of tools. Sears Holding Company, … Read more
You need to hold an all-staff meeting to explain new policies being rolled out for the new year. Or your Human Resources needs to brief your employees on your new benefits package. Or you want to reward your workers for doing a great job this year by hosting a social event in the workplace. Where … Read more
