Javier Tamayo may looks like a seasoned journey machinist as he nimbly rotates a wrench to replaced chipped precision cutting tools in computerized machine cutting device as Bridgestone’s metal parts factory in Wheeling, Illinois. At the tender age of 19, Tamayo, was able to the land the $12-an-hour position last year after successfully graduating from … [Read more…]
The maintenance of large marine vessels is often overlooked by those who frequent their services. The passengers on a cruise ship are rarely interested in where the cruise vessel parts and equipment are coming from. The acquisition of these parts is a matter that requires detailed attention. Cruise ships and ocean liners are manufactured differently, … [Read more…]
A cooling tower is a necessity for any workplace that requires the temperature of machinery to be regulated. However, a common criticism that these cooling tower systems receive is that they waste energy and increase the industrial workforce’s environmental footprint. But believe it or not, you can do more than you think to make your … [Read more…]
Though sales can be a very rewarding field, most sales jobs are fast-paced and high-pressure, and no amount of sales career advice can prepare bright-eyed new sales reps for the frustration, exhaustion and dissatisfaction that comes with burnout. It’s possible for good sales managers to nip sales burnout in the bud, but only if they … [Read more…]
Would you describe water as hard? What about soft? Sure, wet is a given but did you know that water carries plenty of other important properties that are worth considering? Your body is made of at least 60% water and you need to consume between 2.2 liters an 3 liters of water per day. With … [Read more…]
Large scale transportation of goods has come a long way since its beginnings, when sea freight shipping was the only way to move products from one location to another. Today, door to door moving is dominated by air cargo shipping. Air transportation is fast and convenient, and it’s the best way to transport perishable goods … [Read more…]
An office generates plenty of waste. Too many copies get printed and end up in the trash, shipping materials are discarded, office supply packaging is tossed and soda bottles from caffeine enthusiasts accumulate only to be dumped in the garbage can. If your office doesn’t participate in recycling services, it could be doing a fair … [Read more…]
They may not seem like it, but signs for businesses are one of the most effective and least expensive forms of advertising a business. For a sign to be effective, its visibility needs to be maximized, and proper size, height, and placement are essential for that. Here’s what you need to know. 1. Placement Clearly, … [Read more…]
For the worldwide steel market, global demand is expected to keep rising in 2015 — with some regions showing more demand than others. In China, the world’s largest consumer of finished steel, demand for steel is expected to grow by 1.4% throughout 2015, reaching 720 million tons. According to a Dec. 3 SteelOrbis article, finished … [Read more…]
Have you ever experienced wrap rage? That mind-erasingly furious state of frustration that comes after trying and failing to open blister packaging or bottle packaging? According to a survey from the Cox School of Business, about 80% of households have experienced anger, frustration, and even outright rage when dealing with packaging materials. With so many … [Read more…]
