Parts of the economy on the right track and doing better than we think Besides an improving housing market, some sectors in the economy are still doing better than we think, according to Market Watch. Jobs – even though the unemployment rate remains…
Bridging the gap between younger and older generations As we get more digital in our communications, the chasm between the older generations and younger generations will only increase. With new generations of smart phones released year-to-year, social…
June is safety month – celebrating 100 years of promoting a safer world. It’s June again. The weather is beautiful (and even unpredictable in certain parts and at certain times). We’re in the midst of summer. And with all things June –…
Material Handling and Storage for Growing Oil and Gas Industry While there are no recession-proof markets, there are always markets that are expected to stay strong. One of the markets predicted to remain exceptionally strong and grow is the…
Report Debunks Myth that America is Drowning in Debt A new report from Capital Economics shows that America has more assets than debt. Read the full article on Business Insider….
Freight Railroads Plan $24.5 Million Revitalization Project The Association of American Railroads (AAR) announced that freight railroads will be investing an estimated $24.5 million into a major freight railroad revitalization plan in 2013 according to Material…
Bridging Gaps in the Recycling Industry According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. recycles over 85 million tons of trash each year. In fact, Forbes magazine reported that in 2012, American communities…
Safety doesn’t happen by accident September 2012 marks the ninth annual National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the goal of National Preparedness Month is to educate the community about…
Case Study: Heavy Duty Cantilever Rack As Bluff Manufacturing operations continue to expand the available work area within the established production floor remains constant. This presented a challenge as relates to balancing the available work…
Drucker challenges with five simple, yet important questions. “The mission says why you do what you do, not the means by which you do it.” – Peter Drucker In our day-to-day business as manufacturers, resellers, marketers, accountants…
Summarizing SERC 2012 – The Southeast Recycling Conference The 25th Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show – SERC – was in sunny Destin, Florida at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa held between March 11…
Simple steps to reduce shipping claims or better ways to recover damages We’d love to have zero claims on all our shipments that go out. But in the event we do have some claims, here’s how we can all work together…