Is all manufacturing in the United States on the decline? While there have been major shifts in the overall manufacturing environment, industry statistics show an impressive upsurge in non-traditional manufacturing, especially in the small- to medium-size business sector. And much of the work still requires real, live human beings, not just robotics. Current trends favor…
Question: How many occupational hazards can an experienced safety professional find within 30 seconds of walking into a waste/recycling plant? If plant safety is not being properly managed, the answer is a whole lot. To a trained eye, a quick visual assessment can reveal serious safety issues. For example, there are certain levels of housekeeping,…
What are the major issues you’re facing? Is it finding and keeping good people? Excessive downtime? Or too many workplace injuries? For every problem there’s a solution. And only a strategic partner with strong waste/recycling experience, can help address these 10 industry pain points. 1. Poorly trained/managed employees This is a common issue. Most recycling…
Who do you think is an effective operations manager? Is it a supervisor casually strolling the floor? Someone watching a live video feed while sitting at a computer? The truth is, neither of these people are going to help you maximize your production. That’s because both demonstrate a passive approach. Based on Leadpoint’s many years…