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Whether your customer is in-house or in another state, data and automation can make you a better supplier. Today, distributors and other service providers have an array of new tools and technologies at their fingertips, which, when leveraged properly, greatly heighten their ability to serve customers. These resources sometimes seem more applicable to B2C companies—not…

Workforce data highlights the need to understand burnout, measure its dimensions, and identify actions for managers and employees to mitigate its effects. In Microsoft’s most recent Work Trend Index — a global survey of workers across multiple industries and companies — 48% of employees reported feeling burned out at work. This is a startling statistic…

From January 23, 2023 all firefighter and evacuation lifts in high-rise residential buildings are now subject to an additional new monthly check.  The Grenfell Tower Inquiry noted in the Phase 1 report that: “When the firefighters attended the fire at Grenfell Tower, they were unable to operate the mechanism that should have allowed them to…

The Supply Chain Sustainability School, a multi-award-winning initiative which represents a common approach to addressing sustainability within supply chains, has released its 2023 Impact Report.  The report surveyed over one thousand of its members across the country to get their thoughts on what is important to their organisation and supply chain, plus offered insights into…

Digital technologies help plants achieve better data management while retaining legacy infrastructure. Today’s operations teams face more challenges than ever before as management focuses on efficiency to realize maximum value from every minute of production. Moreover, a new global focus on sustainable manufacturing means plant personnel need to manage emissions, energy use, and waste to…

  As the weather steadily warms up, outdoor maintenance often takes centre stage in a facility manager’s daily duties, and your lawn mower can be a critical tool in that endeavour. Keeping your lawn neat and tidy is important for pest control and drainage, as well as presenting a professional outdoor appearance for your building….