Future proof your supply chain: Embracing automation and AI
Supply chain leaders are turning to automation and AI to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate the customer experience Automation in both process and physical forms has been around dating back as far as the Industrial Revolution. However, it wasn’t until the 1980s that automation began to emerge in supply chains. Back then, warehouse automation—such as automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), sortation...
Post-it note your way to achievement
People are not afraid of achieving success, they just don’t know how. Here’s one element that will put you on the path. You have several goals you want to achieve, but they are not written down. They just pop up in your head every once in a while, only to be buried in a black hole of procrastination, excuses, and guilt. Take heart, I found a way to beat the system. Post-it Notes. Want to achieve your goals? Here’s a tested and proven...
Higher performance & lower TCO: Embrace Lithium Battery Technologies to empower future material handling
Forklifts are the workhorses of many industries for material handling, revolutionizing the movement of goods across manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, retail, construction, and more. As we enter a new era in material handling, the future of forklifts is marked by key advancements—lithium battery technologies. These technologies promise enhanced performance, efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Battery Type:...
Help is on the way
According to a PwC Pulse Survey ….40% of Executives plan to implement significant reorganization, including layoffs. That is up from 23% a year ago. The changes will focus on productivity boosts and top-line growth, with technological changes leading the way to achieve the goals planned. It appears that margin compression is the key driver of the reorganization. If you cannot pass on costs to customers and remain competitive, actions...
May 2024 makes a comeback with 147 new Industrial Manufacturing Projects
Industrial SalesLeads has announced the May 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 147 new projects compared to 110 in April and 174 in March. The following are selected...
Are your parts and service managers “Long-term relationship builders”?
It is hard to believe we’re already well past the first half of 2024! Time is flying, and I hope everyone is hitting their sales, customer experience, and satisfaction goals. As we progress into the latter part of the year, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments, reassess our strategies, and gear up for the challenges ahead. This month’s edition let’s explore the topic of managing customer...
Using listening to increase presence and evolve your leadership
Being present in today’s world is more difficult than ever. Everyone is constantly bombarded by emails, text messages, social media, news, advertisements, and other distractions. A lack of presence, especially in leadership, can often lead to poor communication, a lack of rapport with those around you, and volatility, uncertainty, confusion, and ambiguity in the workplace. One of the easiest ways to solve this problem is to understand...
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