Many businesses were caught off guard by COVID-19. Nearly 98% of senior-level decision makers said their organizations experienced supply chain disruption, according to a survey conducted by Interos, a business relationship intelligence platform. The pandemic put supply chains' risk management…
Roughly 58% of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have used a contract manufacturer for a medical device project, according to a study by Medical Design Technology. Nearly 88% of OEMs had a positive experience with a contract manufacturer. You may compare…
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions across all industries. From protecting the safety of workers to sending “nonessential” personnel home, very few employers were left operating as normal during the early days of COVID-19. Manufacturing has been hit particularly hard,…
For warehouse managers, burnt out employees can have a dramatic effect on your workplace’s productivity, and may send a ripple effect throughout your organization. This common occurrence affects much more than productivity in today’s warehouses. Gallup reports 23% of full-time…
Warehouse operations managers have the important and often difficult job of hiring new employees. Finding and retaining qualified workers was the biggest warehouse management challenge cited by respondents in a report from Logistics Management, a logistics and transportation magazine. Asking…
Lean manufacturing systems were created by the Toyota Production system in Japan in the 1990s. They encompass five steps that aim to eliminate waste in a manufacturing process, leading to better customer value and reduced costs. While Lean methodology has…
Editor’s note: In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to provide more flexibility in your attendance policy. The safety and wellbeing of your workers is crucial year-round, and you may need to adjust your policy…
Our “Finding Top Talent” series has explored how to attract top talent and encourage them to submit their applications for open positions. Now we’re going to focus on what to do when your application pile includes several potential superstars. Here’s…
Even during these unprecedented times, the number of people quitting their jobs in the United States has been steadily rising since April 2020. Back then, 1.9 million people quit in that month. In August, the number increased to 2.8 million,…
Congratulations to TERRA's Technical & Professional Division for being named "Branch of the Quarter" for Q3 2020. The award was presented to the team during TERRA's Quarterly Business Development meeting, held virtually on Wednesday, October 28th. The award is based on…
People change careers for a variety of reasons. For Ryan Powers, the decision to transition from a career in the medical industry to driving was due to emotional strain. Ryan was a Medical Assistant, and while he liked the job overall, it wasn’t easy. Losing patients with whom he had gotten close had become too … Continue Reading
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Performance Management Lessons from a Crazy 2020
When: February 12, 2021
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