With summer in the rearview mirror, many people will begin to start experiencing symptoms of seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder. This often happens when the weather changes, becoming colder and darker. Anyone from teenagers to seniors in assisted living facilities can be impacted by seasonal affective disorder. Luckily, there are things that you can do to help you fight …

The term “quality control” is often used loosely and means different things to different people. For companies that manufacture products of any kind, there is a direct link between quality control and number of units sold. The cost of product defects is high on a host of fronts. If customers receive defective products, a lot of bad things can happen. …

Repetitive jobs can negatively affect productivity and a company’s bottom line in addition to making work boring for the employee. More than 40% of workers across all industries, according to surveys, spend at least one-fourth of their workweek on manual, repetitive chores. These mundane tasks in manufacturing frequently involve data collection and manual data entry. Many people believe that these …

Building strong relationships with suppliers can lead to a range of benefits, including better operations, smoother data flow, and mutually beneficial outcomes. However, failing to manage vendor relationships effectively can result in potential losses, such as lost revenue and time spent fixing errors. To establish effective vendor management practices, it’s essential to develop a well-designed process that takes into account …

So, you’ve got a tablet or smartphone, and now it’s about more than just catching up on social media. These devices are your new gateway to the art world – whether you’re an illustrator by trade or Sketching Sally in her spare time.  The secret? It all comes down to having that perfect app that can magically turn your device …

In the age of remote work, dispersed teams have become increasingly common. While this setup offers many benefits such as flexibility and access to a wider pool of talent, it also comes with its own set of challenges. One of the biggest obstacles is keeping your dispersed team motivated and engaged. Without the traditional office environment, it can be easy …

In almost every sector, technological advancements are transforming business operations, and the manufacturing industry is no exception. One technology that is causing a significant impact on manufacturers is the Internet of Things (IoT). With IoT, devices and machinery can communicate with each other in real-time. For instance, if a piece of equipment experiences a problem, other devices on the network …

Starting and running a business can be incredibly rewarding, but as any business owner can tell you, it can also be a challenge. If you want your business to succeed, you’ll need to make sure it’s running as smoothly as possible.  That means using your time, money, and staff in the best way possible, to be as efficient as possible. …

If you’re feeling like your current job or career isn’t working for you anymore, it might be time for you to think about starting something new for yourself. However, branching out into a new career can be scary, especially if you don’t feel like you have anything that you can immediately fall into. Luckily, there are some things that you …

The concept of industrial automation has involved dramatically over the last few years, especially given the effects of the digital revolution. Indeed, industrial automation relates to the use of machines and technology, along with other devices and sensors to carry out a variety of repetitive tasks in an industrial or production facility. Furthermore, if you want to implement industrial automation …