National Defense Magazine (January 2022) article titled “NDIA Building Supply Chains for the 21st Century” touches on three key challenges companies – whether Defense Industry or Commercial – are facing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Supply of critical raw materials often sourced from geopolitical adversaries that may cut off our access at a moment’s notice.… Continue reading Building Supply Chains For the 21st Century
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Asset Management Awareness Month 2021
March is Asset Management Awareness Month, a month recognized by the National Day Calendar which “urges businesses and organizations to learn how improved asset and property management practices can contribute to the overall mission and revenue goals of their organization.” As such, we’re excited to provide a few resources your business may find useful. Listed… Continue reading Asset Management Awareness Month 2021
Quality Is Not An Act, It Is a Habit
Quality is not an act, it is a habit. Aristotle What that means to me is, if you want to routinely produce quality products or services, you need to make it a habit; day in, day out. No matter the industry, anyone can get lucky and hit the proverbial jackpot. But if you want to… Continue reading Quality Is Not An Act, It Is a Habit
Don’t Wish It Was Easier, Be Better
February 2020 was a particularly challenging month for me. My team was working through personnel shortages, on a short month, all while maintaining a challenging workload to accomplish our agency’s mission. As a functional team leader and manager, I am responsible for not only day-to-day administrative tasks such as timecard processing, hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions,… Continue reading Don’t Wish It Was Easier, Be Better
Workflow – Time Management Tips to Prevent Burnout
As a result of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are fortunate enough to be able to work from home for an extended amount of time. This flexibility has enabled us to remain productive, take care of our family and/or ourselves, as we participate in social distancing to “flatten the curve.” As great as… Continue reading Workflow – Time Management Tips to Prevent Burnout