How Technology Is Changing the Logistics Services Industry
Few areas of the modern economy remain untouched by technological advance. And the world of logistics is no exception. Driven by the explosive growth of the e-commerce sector, shipping companies have been driven to resort to ever-more sophisticated methods of getting a package from A to B at minimal cost and within minimal time. The result has been an unprecedented level of change. But what does that change look like?
4 Green Technologies Shaping the Future
When you plan to fix up your home, you may be overwhelmed when you think about where you can invest your time and money. When your HVAC system unexpectedly breaks down, for example, you are going to service it quickly, but what about long-term improvements to help you live a more eco-friendly lifestyle? Technology changes rapidly, and you want to know what to look for when planning for projects such as home renovations. Consider the following new green technologies that are shaping the future. Solar Paint Rather than decorating your walls with solar panels, you can instead use paint to absorb sunlight and harness this energy (as long as you…
What Should You Do as a Business for IT Struggles?
Starting a business is everyone else’s dream. This is usually because the world’s richest men and women are never employed folk. They are in business, solving problems and getting paid for that. However, when your business develops IT problems or continues with unresolved problems, it becomes more of a flat tire that slows you down and you will never get anywhere with it. At one point, you will either to decide whether to prosper the business by solving these problems or drown into losses and oblivion. These are some of the most common IT problems businesses face and suggested solutions on how them. Cyber-security Cyber-security is a major concern for…
The In’s and Out’s of Virtual Team Leadership
Virtual team leadership is on the rise, with workplace trends such as telework and work-life balance accommodation becoming more popular, according to Rutgers University’s' online resources. They write that telecommuting is becoming so widespread that rates may even approach 50 percent of the workforce by 2020.
Anticipating Customer Needs on Your Website
Are you one of the 53 percent of U.S. adults who tend to abandon their online order if you can’t find a quick answer to your question? The truth is most people want to be able to easily find what they are looking for without having to pick up the phone to ask their question. How do you give people what they want when they visit your website? You anticipate their needs! If you can predict what questions they may have, you’re not only being helpful, you’re potentially turning visitors into customers, avoiding complaints, and improving conversion rates. You’re thinking like your customers and optimizing your website. How do you…
Seamless Data Management for Small Businesses
The online world is all about expansion and connectivity. It is by far the most populated space in the world. The invention and introduction of this virtual area in people’s lives have changed the human perspective regarding boundaries and limitations. Therefore, technology is applied to upgrade the cyberspace for bringing about revolutionary changes. The requirement of database applications Data generates at a massive rate in the virtual medium, and it is data essential for multiple purposes. The prominence of social sites and websites shows that virtual business has become a reality. All entrepreneurs want potential clients to access their services at any given point in time as well as from…
DJ Controllers That Fit Your Budget
Looking for a DJ controller can be a difficult task. What makes it difficult is finding a DJ controller that fits in your budget. When it comes to the quality of a controller, you get what you pay for. Here are five controllers that will fit into your budget and are high in quality.
3 Tips for Improving Communication in the Digital Workplace
We live in the most connected time that any human being has ever lived in, and yet, it seems that we’ve grown worse at communicating as time has gone on. Gone are the days of the workforce that could rely on face-to-face communication as an workplace staple, as offices exist in both physical locales and in virtual spaces accessed from all over the globe. Communication all too often now boils down to textual exchanges between multiple time zones, sometimes even utilizing varying degrees of shorthand and emojis to get points across. Compounding the issue is the degree to which the current workforce can be considered intergenerational, with baby boomers on…
The Problems with Business Downtime – How Much Is It Costing You?
Businesses lose valuable time and revenue due to IT problems. Understanding the causes and implementing preventative measures is crucial for success.
Food for Thought: Will Robotics and Automation Change the Way We Buy Groceries?
Explore the transformative impact of automation in industries like groceries, from cashier-less stores to high-tech warehouses. The future is here.
Your Company’s HR Processes Probably Suck. Here’s Why
It doesn’t matter whether you run a small business or a large corporation. Human resources are at the heart of your company and are pivotal in helping it grow. We all know that the people we hire are what makes our enterprises great and successful. So it will come as no surprise that a poorly implemented HR department will do your business no favors. Do you find that your business has a high turnover of staff? Are your employees generally unhappy about some aspects of their work? If the answer to either of those questions is yes, your HR processes probably suck. Here’s why: Your employees don’t know what they…
Space Technology Will Protect the Vatican’s Treasures
New space technology isn't just for traveling into the cosmos — these innovations have applications on earth, as well. Medicine, transportation, public safety, computers and agriculture are some of the industries that have made progress by applying space technology. Also on that list: The Catholic Church. The Vatican has partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA) to preserve religious and cultural manuscripts, documents and books.
