At the end of December, the Boston Globe published an article titled, “Wide heart monitor use tied to missed alarms.” I had a strong feeling I had read that article before, and then I realized I was having a déjà vu moment — ARC had published a strategy report in 2004 focused on alarm management strategies for manufacturing plants.
Here are the opening paragraphs from the Boston Globe
Six years ago today, Western Union sent its last telegram, a communication technology that was like magic when it was first introduced in the 1850s. As telephone service became more widespread and affordable, the telegram became less relevant. And then came the Internet, email, texting, and chatting, which spelled the end of the telegram.
Which technology will be next? When will the last email be sent?… Continue reading
Cargo theft incidents increased 8.4 percent in 2011 compared to 2010, according to the 2011 US Cargo Theft Report published last week by FreightWatch International. The 974 cargo thefts recorded last year was the highest on record.
Here are some interesting statistics from the report:
Speed is the name of the game in today’s retail landscape. How quickly products are purchased from store shelves depends on various factors, including consumer preference, special promotions, and brand recognition, just to name a few. The trick to gaining speed and increasing your inventory turns is to ensure you have a successful and cost-efficient replenishment system. Over the last few years, many consumer goods manufacturers have been increasingly using… Continue reading
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Guest Commentary: When a Truck Driver Fires Your Customer
I was reminded recently of an old United Airlines commercial, where a company president assembles his entire team to discuss how their oldest customer had just fired the firm. The reason was plain and simple: the customer felt the company had lost touch with them. The company had forgotten the value of understanding its customer’s needs from the customer’s perspective. They were too busy using technology and systems to… Continue reading
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