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January 22, 2001
Focusing on the M in MRO
Ensure your operation runs like a well-oiled machine by practicing proper maintenance procedures. From regular testing and evaluation to having appropriate spare parts on hand, avoid costly slowdowns by keeping your equipment in tip-top shape.
January 18, 2001
Finding the Customer Balance for Your Business
Experts agree that a 40-60 ratio of new customers to repeat orders is ideal. If the new-biz level drops too low, watch out!
Featured Industry Tradeshows/Seminars/Events
There´s no shortage of plant engineering and maintenance events in 2001. Check out which ones are headed your way.
Total Productive Maintenance: Increasing Equipment Effectiveness
Conducted on a regular basis, TPM can potentially transform equipment maintenance across industry and there are six key elements behind this proven strategy.
Industrial Equipment Rental Gets a New Lease on Life
For many businesses, industrial equipment leasing is becoming a popular alternative to purchasing.
MRO Purchasing Goes Electronic
As industries become e-commerce enabled, the purchasing of MRO supplies is slowly, but surely, making the jump online.
Monitors vs. Blackboards: The Case for E-Training
Companies such as IBM have started using interactive online courses to train their employees. This approach is looking increasingly attractive for a host of reasons--significant cost savings being one of them.
Building a Hacker-Proof Web Site
In the Information Age, the unprotected web site is the equivalent of leaving your keys in the front door. There are some basic security measures online businesses can take to secure their site.
Legacy Systems: Integrate Them Sooner Rather Than Later
In the rush to get online, many companies have put off integrating their legacy systems. Now that customers and suppliers are demanding access to more data, getting the incompatible systems to communicate with one another has become top priority.
All the World's a Stage: Marketing Your Online Business Globally
If you're thinking of selling your products or services abroad, be sure to look into three recommended areas of market research before "going global".
ASMMA & IDA Survey the Future of E-Commerce
The American Supply & Machinery Manufacturer's Association (ASMMA) and the Industrial Distribution Association (I.D.A.) have published the results of a study regarding their members' Internet usage.
January 5, 2001
Keep 'em Coming: Building a Customer Effective Web Site
Growth oriented e-businesses understand that designing a web site targeting customer needs ensures repeat customers--the key to long-term success. What guidelines are they following?
Why E-Commerce 101 May Be Coming to a University Near You
Many universities around the country are now offering advanced degrees in e-commerce. Both employers and recruiters agree that the combination of formal education and hands-on experience comprises the ideal recipe for success.
January 4, 2001
Featured Tradeshows/Seminars/Events
Check out which Safety events are headed your way. Find out about seminars relating to the Amusement Industry. Let a Thomas Regional Representative demonstrate how you can effortlessly and affordably e-commerce enable your web site.
January 3, 2001
The Debate Over OSHA's New Ergonomics Rules
OSHA's workplace ergonomics standard is slated to go into effect on January 16, 2001. Depending on your point of view, the ergonomics standard is either a landmark regulation that protects the health of millions of U.S. workers or a costly mistake that unnecessarily burdens U.S. industry.
Transporters Violating Hazmat Rules Run But Can't Hide
Claiming ignorance offers no protection as the Department of Transportation turns up the heat on hazardous materials carriers who fail to adhere to shipping regulations.
New Standards Light the Way to Buying Photoluminescent Markings
Photoluminescent markings can light a worker's path to safety in the event of a blackout. But, up until now, a lack of standards has made buying these safety markings a guessing game. To help clear up the confusion, the American Society for Testing and Materials has recently published its recommended standards for photoluminescence.
Who Will Survive? A Primer in Successful E-Marketplace Strategy
Even though experts predict a major shakeout of e-marketplaces within the next six months, the survivors are expected to net some 60% of business-to-business Internet commerce. What factors determine which e-marketplaces will sink and which ones will swim?
New Year's Resolution: A Tighter Supply Chain
Companies on both sides of the supply chain are getting a tighter grip on their operations by utilizing automation software to help source and manage their supplier partnerships. A savvy few are also implementing quality programs such as "best practices" to give them the leverage they need to lower supply chain costs. Such innovative strategies are moving both sides of the supply chain into the future.
Proactive Safety: Having What You Need Before You Need It.
Don't let an emergency be the wake-up call for proper workplace safety. Put out the fire before it even starts with regular safety evaluation. Be sure to use reliable equipment suppliers or safety consultants so you have the proper supplies on hand. After all, ensuring workplace safety is not only the right way to operate your business, but required by law.
