Manufacturing has made its way through many obstacles in recent years, from supply chain issues to labor shortages. As we wrap up the first quarter of 2022, we can see how four predictions made for 2022 and the evolution of manufacturing may be shaping up. Goodbye to the single part flow approach Until recently, manufacturers […]
Many parents feel trepidation when their teenager comes of age to start driving. Now fast forward to that teen being 18 years old and wanting to take part in a test apprenticeship program to drive a 40-ton (when fully loaded) semi-truck. The federal government is moving forward with a plan that required the Federal Motor […]
Labor unions were first established back in the eighteenth century during the European industrial revolution. The intent of the unions was to protect the rights and work environment of workers. “Currently there are more than 60 unions representing more than 14 million workers throughout the country.” Some of the common benefits of joining a union […]
Many companies in the transportation industry are testing out alternative fuels, and freight rails are no exception. A large contributor in the supply chain, it makes sense for freight rail companies to try alternative fuels and to try to find more efficient and cleaner ways for trains to move across the country. The freight industry […]
“The 500,000-square-foot project calls for nearly 400 workers making ‘Goldbears’” This facility in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin will be home to a new facility for Haribo USA, a subsidiary of the German company that created the first gummy candy in 1922. This facility will be the company’s largest capital investment in its history. “OSHA’s Strategic Partnership […]
Your schedule is packed with back-to-back Zoom meetings and all you need is a quick meal to refuel before the next round of meetings or maybe you are at your college dorm studying away and get a hankering for some of the famous pizza from the place down the street but have a deadline to […]
Many consumers have heard the woes of semiconductor shortages felt around the world, with the automobile industry being hit the hardest. In reaction to this shortage, the European Commission said it “could approve aid to fund the production of semiconductors in the 27-nation bloc amid a global chip shortage and intense worldwide competition to fill […]
Have a great idea for a new beverage? Need the ability to take it from concept to consumer? Flavorman, a beverage development company, just broke ground on a new facility expansion in Louisville, Kentucky. “Upon completion, the project will bring 30 new jobs to downtown Louisville and will continue to serve as a catalyst for […]
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 […]