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You’re interviewing applicants for an open manufacturing position, and you’ve found a great fit. Yet, you suspect this individual could be a job hopper. So, how can you tell? Here are three signs you may be better off hiring someone else. Tops Signs a Candidate Is a Job Hopper 1. They’ve Had Lots of Different…
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Sustainable manufacturing protects the environment and creates better businesses. So, how can your company get involved in this positive trend? It all starts on the factory floor. What Is Sustainable Manufacturing? According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, “Sustainable manufacturing is the creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts…
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Work-from-home opportunities became more popular than ever during the pandemic. Unfortunately, it’s nearly impossible to create these remote options for most manufacturing jobs. Nevertheless, your organization still CAN offer scheduling flexibility to your manufacturing employees. Here’s how. Top Ways to Offer Flexibility to Manufacturing Employees Provide Flexible Start/End Times Traditionally, manufacturing plants have set schedules.…
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Without the proper precautions, warehouses can be a dangerous work environment. And colder temperatures introduce a new set of challenges. So, what practices should you put in place to keep your team safe? Here are five top winter warehouse safety tips. Top Winter Warehouse Safety Tips 1. Protect Workers from the Cold Especially if employees…
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A positive workplace culture improves teamwork, increases productivity and enhances retention. (Forbes, 2018). So, how can you make your warehouse a more inviting place to work? Start with these three strategies. Top Ways to Create a Positive Warehouse Culture Prioritize Safety Think about the concept of prioritizing safety. What does this suggest about your company culture? When you put the safety and wellbeing of…
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With the current employee shortage, finding workers is tough. And finding qualified manufacturing workers is even tougher. So, what can your organization do to stay ahead of the competition? Here are three strategies to close the skills gap. Top 3 Ways to Close the Skills Gap in Manufacturing 1. Promote Manufacturing as a Career Many people have an outdated…
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In the past few months, you’ve probably seen some of the following stories about cyberattacks in the headlines: One password allowed hackers to disrupt Colonial Pipeline; Howard University cancels classes after ransomware attack; Meat company JBS paid $11 million ransom to hackers. So, as a high-level manufacturer, what can your organization do to protect itself? Start with these cybersecurity tips. Tips to Improve Cybersecurity Regularly Review Your Cyber…
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In the past few years, cybercriminals have successfully carried out attacks on industries ranging from insurance companies to meat manufactures. So, what are the top cybersecurity risks for the supply chain? And how can your organization protect itself? Top Cybersecurity Risks for the Supply Chain Ransomware Attacks Ransomware attacks mimic traditional ransom schemes. Only instead of holding a person or item hostage, hackers break…
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Mechanical engineers are in high demand. So, how can you attract these professionals to your team? Here’s a quick guide to hiring and retaining top mechanical engineering talent. Tips for Hiring Top Mechanical Engineering Talent Build Your Brand A strong and well-defined brand will make your recruiting efforts easier. Think about places where people would love to work. Companies like Apple, Zappos and Disney probably come to mind. These organizations are innovative, exciting…
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To remain profitable and competitive, your manufacturing organization must optimize your supply chain. So, what can you do to achieve this goal? Here how to increase supply chain efficiency through management software. Top Ways Management Software Increases Supply Chain Efficiency Eliminate Unnecessary Manual Entry Manually recording data is time consuming and boring for your employees. Management software automates many of these tedious tasks. This, in turn, gives your team the opportunity…
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