The U.S. transportation system could go through a major overhaul as the country comes out of the COVID-19 pandemic. President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan and a pair of studies, all released last week, point to a major shift over the next 10 to 15 years to electric vehicles from those... Continue Reading
Smart Channel Selection for Remote and Hybrid Teams Remote teamwork is here to stay and we’re not close to giving up the office. Teams will increasingly have to juggle among communication channels and platforms to adapt to their rapidly evolving workplace. But what’s the point of... Continue Reading
Too often, when hard times hit, Lean goes out the window—though it is needed more than ever. We are all familiar with the notion that Lean tools and methods provide a solid basis for continual improvement of operations. We’re also accustomed to the idea that a successful Lean... Continue Reading
Here's a bold claim: Every conversation in the workplace that's not about the weather or sports is a negotiation. From simple process changes to the significant issues of strategy and structure, the dialog that promotes workplace progress is a form of soft negotiation. Think about it… How... Continue Reading
We humans like the dawn. The birth of a new day. The hope of a new year. The promise of a new decade. There’s something about a fresh start that makes us want to look back at all that has changed and forward to all that will. No one knows why a year that ends in 0 seems more significant... Continue Reading
Designed to support enterprise bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies, the NIST guide sheds light on security challenges and privacy risks brought on by employees’ mobile devices. NIST recently shared draft guidance for enterprise bring-your-own-device policies, designed to provide system... Continue Reading
The recent months have presented unprecedented events and impacts to the energy industry, many of which could significantly impact your current electricity or natural gas supply contract. Many of you may have already received notice from the utility about a change of your energy supplier, while... Continue Reading
One year ago, this month, the US went into lockdown. Scientists, along with health and government leaders, wrestled with a deadly, unseen enemy that would later course through the nation with a vengeance, literally leaving bodies in its wake. During this time, some businesses adopted remote... Continue Reading
Just as we have reexamined the way we work in response to the events of 2020, so too should we reevaluate what a strong leader looks like. The COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered the business landscape. Many companies experienced anywhere from a 20-60% loss in revenue in 2020, and more... Continue Reading
One of the biggest challenges being experienced by heat treaters today is the effectiveness of their sales and marketing teams in the new digital environment we are all living in. Sales were fairly functional prior to the COVID-19 pandemic; you scheduled an appointment to visit your... Continue Reading
The National Association of Manufacturers’ quarterly record of manufacturer optimism hit its highest point in two years. Most U.S. manufacturers see clear skies ahead, according to a new survey released by the National Association of Manufacturers. A majority, 87.6% of 450 respondents, of... Continue Reading
Companies need to make their networks more resilient. Here’s how: When the Covid-19 pandemic subsides, the world is going to look markedly different. The supply shock that started in China in February, and the demand shock that followed as the global economy shut down, exposed... Continue Reading
