• Industrial Hall Warehouse
    Logistics,  Management

    Understanding Warehouse Backflushing

    Backflushing is a term which is usually used in correlation with a manufacturing process. It is the act of reversing the flow of a liquid in a process to clean out the pipes and filtering system. Given this explanation, it is understandable that the idea of backflushing a warehouse is often viewed with bewilderment and confusion. This is merely a result, however, of bad terminology for a very simple process.

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    Logistics

    6 Advantages of Adopting Flexible Packaging in Food Related Business

    Food packaging plays a great role in preserving the quality of the food that we consume. On the same note, if the packaging used is poor, it can also affect the quality of the food negatively. For marketers, packaging can make or break the profit margins. Because food goes through quite a long chain of supply before the consumer gets it, the highest quality means of packaging has to be reached to ensure that the quality remains intact, as well as the flavor and the taste.

  • Print Shop
    Business Tools

    3 Tips for Finding A Qualified Commercial Printing Shop To Work With

    If your business creates any kind of printed materials, be it a sales catalog, flyers, advertising materials or more, you likely have at least a portion of your budget allocated for printing costs. Luckily, with a little research and the right set of parameters, you can often find a commercial printing shop that will be able to fulfill all your printing needs without breaking your budget. To help your business in this area, here are three tips for finding a qualified commercial printer to work with. Use Printing Associations As A Resource For those starting from scratch with finding a commercial printer to work with, you should start by doing…

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    Management

    How to Increase Manufacturing Capacity in Your Factory

    The most successful companies make the most of their resources. Despite the best manufacturing suggestions, your current manufacturing capacity doesn’t always keep up with demand. While this is a great problem to have, it could take months and years to set up an entirely new factory. Instead, managers can increase capacity within their existing infrastructure. Following this goal, the company can meet higher demands with relatively similar costs. Hours of Operation Getting started, the factory hours can be adjusted to meet demand. Need 20% more production? Have everyone work 20% more time. While this could cost extra in terms of labor and overtime, it could get your company through a…

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    Economics

    Where in the World are Electronics Selling Cheapest?

    Exploring where you can buy the cheapest electronics in the world? You can a take a look at China, Dubai and Germany. Not too many people know it, but China, Dubai and Germany are the countries with the highest outputs of electronics in the international market today. Among the three giants in electronics manufacturing, China takes home the first place as it is the leader in the manufacturing of electronics.