Content by Ryan E. Day
Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and ExecutionIf you’re going to set OKRs, you need to know the FACTS
Tue, 03/15/2022 - 12:03
Business is changing at a faster rate than ever before, forcing companies to find ways to adapt and pivot. Keeping the entire organization aligned with current goals can be a daunting task, but surviving and thriving depends on it. One popular…
Risk and Opportunity in Your Supply ChainIdentifying possible silver linings is good business
Mon, 02/14/2022 - 12:03
ISO 9001:2015, Clause 6.1 introduces the term “actions to address risks and opportunities,” as a replacement for the standard’s previous term, “preventive actions.” The juxtaposition of “risks” and “opportunities” seems to imply a relational nature…
Independent Auto Dealerships: An American Gray Swan?It was bound to happen
Mon, 01/31/2022 - 12:03
Chickens come home to roost, and canaries meet their demise in coal mines. But hey, we knew there was a high probability of each happening eventually, right? However, when a black swan shows up with severe impact and consequences, everyone is caught…
A 40-Year-Old Bone of ContentionTaking another stab at the definition of quality
Thu, 01/13/2022 - 12:00
Quality Digest (QD) was born 40 years ago. Birthed as Quality Circle Institute (QCI), the organization was conceived as a consultancy focused on bringing the success of quality control circles at Lockheed to organizations that were beginning to…
It’s Time to Apply Risk Management to President Biden’s Vaccine MandatesOdds are high that your organization will be affected
Thu, 11/04/2021 - 12:03
‘By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 3301, 3302, and 7301 of title 5, United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows....” Why do these words make me…
AI in the Sky: Deep Learning DronesWhat will you teach your drone to do?
Mon, 10/11/2021 - 12:03
Aquiline Drones Corp. (AD) quips that, “All roads lead to AI.” Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) integration make that statement hard to argue against, and the astute application of AI to AD’s cloud-based services also makes a lot…
Confocal Microscopy for 3D Surface Finish Measurement and AnalysisOlympus’ LEXT OLS5100 microscopes can spearhead the move to increased productivity and profitability
Thu, 09/16/2021 - 12:02
Manufacturing is a very competitive business where high-quality products are expected. And some clients require extremely tight surface measurement tolerances, so being competitive means investing in tools that can satisfy customer requirements. The…
Can Video Marketing Be Effective in the B2B Arena?Turn cold leads into hot prospects, increase ROI and sales
Wed, 08/18/2021 - 12:00
It is estimated that in 2021, the average person watches more than 100 minutes of online video every day. But is that relevant to your B2B marketing efforts? “The vast bulk of this video consumption is marketing content,” says Maury Rogow, CEO of…
Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage in Risk ManagementClimbing rates of cyberattacks intensify
Tue, 07/27/2021 - 12:03
With the migration to remote and hybrid work during the last year, cyberattacks have increased at a rate of three to five times compared to pre-Covid. No big surprise that, for many businesses, virtual private newtworks (VPNs) have become standard…
Cutting Costs With Smart Reusable Plastic ContainersIFCO teams up with Real Time Intel to unlock hidden efficiencies, and help create a more sustainable supply chain
Tue, 06/08/2021 - 12:03
Automation in the fresh produce sector is standard fare these days. What may not be so standard are the containers that get the produce from farm to market. The quality of produce containers has a direct impact on the quality of the produce—and…