How a manager can solve conflict between employees: Five steps to use now
“Sort it out on your own” is no longer an option for businesses when employees are in conflict. Management goals commonly include maintaining harmonious work environments that make employees happy and motivated, but how do you achieve this when people don’t get along? As teams grow and turnover happens, a variety of personalities and experiences become part of the landscape. In other words, conflict between people is inevitable. How...
I’m satisfied with my current source. Well, maybe
The prospect is not waiting by the phone for your call. Most people have what you’re selling and are doing business with someone else. They have a source for what you do, and they think they are happy. Satisfied. Good News: Satisfied people are willing to do business with others. Your challenge is to get them to do business with you. For you statistic buffs, “I’m satisfied with my present source” ranks second on the all-time...
August 2024 bounces back with a 22% increase in new planned Capital Projects from the previous month
Industrial SalesLeads released the August 2024 results for the new 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 168 new projects, compared to 138 projects the previous month. The following are selected...
Saluting Women in Material Handling: Champions of Industry Innovation and Excellence
As the material handling industry evolves and grows, so do the ranks of professionals within the business. This month, Material Handling Wholesaler spotlights some women’s work in the material handling industry. Those who participated in the article talked about their history in the business, shared thoughts on where the industry is today, and discussed changes they envision in the near future. Jeannette Walker Walker, currently...
Must read: Dealers, we have an opportunity for you
Another year-end is approaching. But I’m not sure what to expect for next year. Before we do anything further, I wanted to review the AI program we have made available to you. Some of you must be thinking, WHAT IS BARTECKI UP TO NOW? Well, let me tell you. The goal is to produce a dealer standard for investigating AI, to determine if your system and data can provide meaningful data to assist customers and improve internal...
Dealers Embrace Sustainability: Managing Resources & Environmental concerns
In the past few years, the material handling industry has seen a significant shift toward sustainability, driven by the need to better manage resources and address environmental concerns. The concept of the circular economy is driving this shift for dealerships. This mindset emphasizes maximizing the use of equipment and its parts, reducing waste, and establishing processes that ensure equipment and components stay in service for as...
Elevating your Business with AI
I’m thrilled to join Material Handling Wholesaler as their newest columnist. I jumped at the opportunity when Garry Bartecki suggested I help address readers’ AI-related questions. As a Partner at Connor Group, I’ve led many business transformations, technology strategies, and automation efforts, enabling companies of various sizes to grow, drive profitability, and improve cash flow. This experience has given me firsthand...
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