Keeping departments and systems siloed can lead to missed opportunities and a lack of visibility. This is true, especially for sales teams and programs. “In fact, any company that fails to recognize and implement the lessons offered up by its sales programs does so at the risk of stalling communications (at the very least) and […]
When we look at the food supply chain, we assume that our food is wholesome and safe. We don’t want to think about the toxic food that may be finding its way into our grocery stores and in turn, our homes. While companies may not be able to completely prevent food recalls, there are a […]
Minimizing waste and finding additional uses for scraps in the manufacturing process is a bonus for the plant and often for the environment. Such is true for a whiskey distiller, Glenfiddich, located in Scotland. Glenfiddich is not just a distiller, but they are the world’s most awarded whiskey creators and one of few that is […]
“According to the Logistics Bureau, 69 percent of organizations don’t have full visibility of their supply chains.” Why is this important? In order to improve supply chain operations and reduce costs, you must have full visibility into how your supply chain runs from start to finish. Unfortunately, many manufacturers have their data siloed in multiple […]
When looking into a new product or service, many consumers will go straight to reviews; Google, Facebook, or Yelp hoping to glean information that will help them make a good decision, so the impact of a good or bad review can be significant. Companies invest time, effort, and often money, to ensure their products and […]
Keeping networks secure is literally a full-time job for many within technology departments across the world. “One of the most effective ways that small and medium-sized enterprises can prevent data violation is to increase employee cyber awareness.” Technology departments must set a security foundation by securing networks with a reliable antivirus tool and ensuring the […]
Enterprise Resource Planning or ERP has been an essential part of many businesses from mid-size companies to large-size corporations. ERP software can integrate all the processes a company needs to successfully run. ERP systems have evolved over time, and most have created a web-based application, enabling users to access it remotely. Unfortunately, this system can […]
Communication and the ability to communicate are often taken for granted, but not so for a person that has been without this ability. “In a medical first, researchers harnessed the brain waves of a paralyzed man unable to speak—and turned what he intended to say into sentences on a computer screen.” While it will take […]
While the auto industry has flown past many to perfect electric cars, the aerospace industry is on its heels with United investing in an electric aircraft company, Heart aerospace. The electric planes will have 19 seats and “Mesa airlines, which partners with United on its efforts to introduce electric aircraft to commercial services,” will also […]