Manfred Steiner, a Rhode Island resident, achieved a lifelong goal after spending nearly two decades working towards and a lifetime thinking about becoming a physicist at the young age of 89. “Steiner cherishes this degree because it is what he has always wanted—and because he overcame health problems that could have derailed his studies.” Growing […]
Did you know the human nose has an estimated 400 scent receptors and can distinguish millions of different smells? Trying to replicate this seems almost unfathomable, but one engineer is finding a way to benefit the environment, law enforcement, and even the military. Through a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Center for Bioanalytical Metrology […]
Our partners at NiceLabel & Loftware recently conducted a survey of 300 directors in manufacturing across the U.S., UK, France, and Germany. “The survey found that on average more than two-thirds of manufacturers (67%) were having to shut down their production line for more than an hour if there was a problem with labeling printing.” […]
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 […]