Manage Change
A vital concept from the chemical process industry, management of change (MOC) relates primarily to safety.
A vital concept from the chemical process industry, management of change (MOC) relates primarily to safety.
Organizations often face a familiar dilemma: It’s not a shortage of good ideas, but a struggle to decide which one to pursue first. During project prioritization meetings, leaders are likely to present a wide range of perspectives.
Over the years, there have been many developments in systems and technologies that have helped industries redefine how businesses are structured.
Manufacturers are making more types of products than ever before.
Guangwen Zhou, a SUNY distinguished professor at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science and deputy director of Binghamton University's Materials Science and Engineering program, is co-author on a new study in Nature that could lead to greener and faster metal production.
Most metals found in nature are actually in their oxide forms.
Everybody wants to have good measurements. To this end, many recommend a regular schedule of recalibration. While this sounds reasonable, it can actually degrade the quality of the measurements.
Imagine you’re a student trying to pass a challenging class, one where the entire grade rests on the big test at the end of the semester. Fortunately, the professor handed out a syllabus that outlines exactly what will be on that final exam.
Cutting costs is nothing new in manufacturing. What’s new is having to do it while juggling labor shortages, supplier delays, and tighter customer demands.
Take two aspirin and call me in the morning: If only prescribing medications were as simple as that.
Work-life balance is tough, and for most of us, it’s starting to feel like a thing of the past. Companies are demanding
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