People are competitive by nature. Businesses that can harness this natural instinct can use it to achieve specific objectives including meeting production quotas, beating a rival’s sales goals, or enhancing the reputation and/or market share of your organization. Pitting people against each other is a time-honored tradition. Sports entertainment, for example, has always profited from … Read more
At some point or another in their careers, just about everybody has worked at a place where most of their co-workers just didn’t seem to care much about what happens. Inaccurate or damaged orders may have been shipped without being double checked. Safety standards may have been ignored or glossed over. And “looking the other way” … Read more
“That was easy!” Now office supply retailing giant Staples is applying its signature catch phrase to its distribution centers throughout the US with an innovative new automated pick-and-pack system. Traditionally, DCs and warehouses have used a “person to goods” system that uses human workers to pick and pack orders so they can be delivered to … Read more
In this high tech age, there are many different types of electronics that can provide surveillance and improve the safety of your business. But in many cases, low-tech mirrors can serve the same purpose for a fraction of the cost. There are many different types of mirrors that can be used in manufacturing facilities, warehouses, … Read more
In addition to killing dozens of people, last month’s Hurricane Harvey caused billions of dollars of damages to homes and businesses in East Texas. While high winds of more than 120 mph damaged roofs and caused other structure damage, most of the problems actually were caused by the massive flooding caused by the storm surge, … Read more
Ten big food companies have teamed with computing giant IBM to develop blockchain technology that can help track and improve the US food supply chain. Blockchain originally began as a way to legitimize cryptocurrency such as bitcoin. But in recent years it has taken on a life of its own as a shared record of … Read more
As summer winds down, many people are starting to plan last minute summer vacations. Whether it’s just an extended weekend getaway or two weeks on a sunny, sandy beach, vacations offer a time to renew, recharge, and refresh. So it doesn’t make much sense for companies to discourage their employees from using their vacation time. … Read more
If you have ever been shopping for corrugated boxes for your warehouse, dock, or shipping operation, you may have noticed that they come rated at various weight tests. For example, you might find corrugated boxes that are 250 lb. test or 350 lb test. But what does this actually mean? Can you really put 250 … Read more
The thing about power lines is that they are everywhere. Rural areas, urban areas, suburbs, you name it. No matter where you are working, look up and there are bound to be overhead power lines. Touching an electrical line can result in instant electrocution, causing serious injury or even death. In fact, about 119 people … Read more
Most businesses have items they want to keep safe. These can be products, parts, tools, or commodities. Food and beverage operations usually want to lock up their liquor, for example. Manufacturing plants may want to lock up expensive components or finished products ready to be shipped. Protecting high-value items is important. But most businesses don’t … Read more
