12 Tips To Make Your Workplace More Eco-Friendly
If you’re like most UK residents you probably recycle your household waste but what happens when you get to the office? Do your green credentials stretch to the workplace? If you’d like to work in a greener environment there are some simple and effective changes you could implement to make your place of work, work for the environment. Approx 70% of all office waste is recyclable but typically only 7.5% of that potential recycling reaches a recycling plant. In the UK we produce roughly 200 million metric tonnes of waste a year, 24% of that being office waste, it’s a staggering statistic, but we can all play our part to…
Is Your Office Furniture Ergonomic?
If you are experiencing back, neck or shoulder pain, your office furniture might be to blame. If it is not ergonomic, there is a good chance that it is putting unnecessary strain on your body. The main benefit of ergonomic office furniture is the fact that it encourages you to adopt a healthy posture, thus reducing this strain on your body. Ergonomic office chairs tend to have a curved back for this reason. In a nutshell, they are all about comfort, and that has got to be good for productivity! The downside of ergonomic furniture is usually the cost. The better items are not cheap, but if you can afford…
The Trucker Shortage: Opportunities Abound, Challenges Remain
How did a profession which became synonymous with freedom on the road and cowboy culture end up one with such a massive trucker deficit today? It’s a tricky situation, but also one that provides a lot of opportunity for anyone who might considering a lucrative and rewarding career as a truck driver.
Here’s How You Could Improve Your Supply Chain Management
If there is one thing that always rings true in business, it is that supply chains always need a lot of careful management and supervision. Thankfully, though, these days there are now lots of computer programs and software that can help you keep a watchful eye over yours. But do you think that your supply chain could benefit from some more careful management? Here are some handy ways you can further improve your supply chain management. Get The Right Training Are you sure that you fully understand and know enough about supply chains to effectively manage yours? If not, then you might want to take a master supply chain management…
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.
Plastic & (Not-So) Fantastic: What is the Manufacturing Process of Plastic and How to Recycle It?
Plastic, omnipresent in modern life, poses environmental challenges. Learn its history, production, and the need for responsible disposal.
Why Private Jets Are the Future of Executive Travel
For a very long time, executive travel has been considered to be flying in business class to your destination. Whilst business class is a great way to travel and particularly if you want comfort before your professional trip, it does still have its drawbacks. Those that fly regularly for work will be happy to hear that things could be very different in the near future. The Rise of Private Jet Chartering It is now becoming common for companies to send their employees on a private jet for work related trips. Private jets have been seen as a glamorous method of transportation reserved for the rich and famous over the years,…
Optimize Operations with Custom Material Handling Equipment
Discover the importance of custom material handling equipment for modern businesses. Tailored solutions boost productivity, cut costs, and enhance safety.
3 Tips for Planning Executive Car Travel for Corporate Meetings
Planning a corporate event is no mean feat; there are so many cogs and wheels to bring together, including differing schedules, convenient venues, accommodation and transport arrangements among other aspects. There are numerous variables that must be considered and accounted for. This article discusses executive transportation, one of the most important aspects to consider when hosting high-level meetings. The executive car service that you choose sets the tone for your entire event/meeting. Ideally, you’d want a local car service with an impeccable reputation in service delivery, including customer service. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a luxury car service: 1. Distance, budget and location You will need a…
Tips for Selecting the Right CMMS Solutions
More than 2000 CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) solutions are available in the market but selecting the right one for your business need can be crucial. This is because studies have proved that despite buying these solutions that promised to deliver 100%, majority of the companies that bought them without analyzing their needs suffered major setbacks and lost not just in terms of money but also suffered for erroneous results. There are few factors that must be taken into account and this article deals with just that. As per the 2017 State of the CMMS Report, it has been observed that users that turned to preventive maintenance saved millions in…
Business Cars – Leasing, Purchasing or Other Schemes?
Obtaining a business car can be extremely challenging as there are so many different options to consider. Whether to lease, purchase, hire-purchase or finance an automobile is a query that many business owners ask themselves, plus you also need to decide on whether to opt for a brand new car or go second hand. The answer to these questions will depend on your financial situation, needs and personal preference, but here is a closer look at your options. Purchasing Purchasing a business vehicle is ideal for a company that wants to own the car and plans on using it for years to come. This can be an expensive method and…
International Business Delivery: Logistics of Shipping Large Items Overseas
Making the decision to expand overseas and sell goods internationally can bring many benefits. After you have done your research on duties, tariffs and import and export laws, you are then faced with working out how to actually ship the goods.
