Holistic PET container concept sets standards: KHS Loop LITE reduces the carbon footprint significantly

New development combines pioneering KHS technologies Recyclable PET bottles for CSDs made of 100% recyclate Maximum product protection and elimination of secondary packaging Reducing the carbon footprint is high on the agenda of the beverage industry. In order to facilitate achieving this goal, KHS presents Loop LITE, a fully recyclable PET container for highly carbonated beverages, which significantly reduces the use of plastic over...

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Transform employees to emergency responders in three easy steps

Responding to disasters is one of the most important activities that employees can be asked to grapple with. From natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes to technological situations such as power outages, chemical spills, and transportation accidents, as well as security emergencies like acts of terrorism and mass shootings, a property should be prepared for any of these. The metric for success in a disaster response is not...

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Five ways Service Automation Tools can improve Technician Retention

Reliable, reputable service is one of the highest-margin sources of recurring revenue for dealerships. But the ability to capture that potential is only as good as the stability and efficiency of your team. Dealerships can’t afford to lose talented service and precision ag technicians due to outdated or obsolete technology infrastructure, especially with quality, qualified hires increasingly hard to find. According to a DIS survey of...

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Why conscious curiosity is the Soft Skill separating good recruiting, from great recruiting

How a self-motivated desire to learn and ask questions drastically improves recruiting and hiring It’s amazing how connecting dots makes the work of HR and recruiting teams so much easier. Knowing what the business does, how it makes money, and what’s happening in your industry is important. So is knowing what hiring managers are looking for – and how to interact with the right candidates. And yet, many are not doing these...

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The 24-hour reality of Time Management-Yes!

“I don’t have enough time.” Ever say that? What does it mean? I want more hours in the day or I’m not using my allotted time (24 hours) to my best advantage. (What we need is a 36-hour day. That way we could work 24 hours and still get a good 8 hours of sleep.) The reality is that most people don’t need more time, they just need to reprioritize the time they’ve got that’s not productive. Sales time management is no different. All...

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Farewell

For the past six years, I have had the distinct honor of writing for Material Handling Wholesaler.  When I left my dealership to enter the consulting world in late 2016, I had no idea what to expect.  I was well aware of many of the challenges that lie under the surface of the day-to-day operations in a dealership.  My own company tackled some of these things head-on, and along the way, found innovative solutions that we never...

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156 new plans for Industrial Manufacturing Investment – Top locations for July 2022

Industrial SalesLeads has announced the July 2022 results for the newly planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 156 new projects with Texas leading the top locations for July. The following are...

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