Cold heading has been around for over 75 years. Since then, this manufacturing technology has advanced substantially. Cold heading can allow manufacturers to increase production efficiency while cutting operational costs when done correctly. One of the most important advantages of the process is its capacity to essentially eliminate scrap. Cold heading was once assumed to …
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When a single new hire fails to work out, the organization becomes stressed. When turnover becomes a trend within a company, it can swiftly turn into a tidal wave that wipes out earnings, employee engagement, and revenue growth. When a company develops a reputation for high turnover, it will have a difficult time attracting new …
What does the term nanotechnology bring to mind? Is it the image of nanobots in a Sci-Fi movie? To start, nanotechnology is the study, manipulation and application of matter on an atomic and molecular scale. Here is a brief look into what nanotechnology is and how it’s being used to improve our lives today. As …
6 out of every 10 American adults have at least one chronic condition. If you find yourself in that group, you should inform your manager in advance if you anticipate that your condition will limit your capacity to perform your job. Companies are obligated by the Americans with Disabilities Act to provide reasonable accommodations when …
One of the most difficult components of running a business is effectively managing your inventory. To stay competitive, many companies are turning to supply chain visibility (SCV) technology. These smart technologies track, monitor, and notify each item in their supply chain processes in real time. A company’s inbound/outbound procedures and other everyday activities could be …
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Repetitive tasks not only make work dull for the worker, but they can also have negative impacts on productivity and a company’s bottom line. With today’s rapidly advancing technology, however, manufacturing companies can move away from these counterproductive manual processes. Below are a few examples of how organizations are using technology to minimize, or even …
In 2020, stolen goods from warehouses made up 14% of all global cargo theft. Thieves looking for easy profit have shifted more focus on warehouses, fulfillment centers and distribution centers, which are now seen as prime targets. This ever-increasing problem stems from many factors. One such contributing element is the fact that these crimes are …
There are numerous ways a cybercriminal may infiltrate a company. One of the top ways to breach data is through phishing. What is phishing? Essentially, it’s when a malicious attachment or link to a spoof site is sent in an email. These emails have become quite sophisticated in their design to fool the employee into …
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For a business, a network outage can be quite costly. The potential losses resulting from downtime are serious, whether they occur at the register or on a browser. For instance, Amazon experienced a problem on Prime Day 2018. The 13-minute delay cost the company around $100 million in lost sales. And it should come as …
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The volatile business landscape has realized the importance of data. Data analytics is shaping the future of organizations by promising more visibility. Henceforth, lower risks and anticipations lead the way toward implementing well-informed decisions. The data stored in phone records, emails, ERP systems, and CRM applications is raw and cannot be utilized for business decisions. …
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