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Finishing Your Cook
“Finishing Your Cook” is part four of J&R Manufacturing’s five part series. This video includes tips on how to properly and safely open your cooking chamber, including hitting your EVAC switch, turning the thermostat down so the fire isn’t raging, and waiting some time before you open it.
Maintenance
“Maintenance” is part five of J&R Manufacturing’s five part series. This includes tips and tricks about how to properly clean your firebox and maintenance tips to make sure your smoker lasts as long as you need it. With this maintenance your unit can last basically forever.
The Future of Automate
The forthcoming Automate 2023 Conference will return to Detroit this spring, nearly a year after the previous event. The event will be held over the course of four days from May 22-25. With the growth of the automation industry, along with increased attention with AI, Automate 2023 is slated to be a game-changing trade show….
Revolutionizing Automation – A Focus on Intralogistics with Siemens
Intralogistics expert Craig Henry, U.S. Industry Manager for Intralogistics at Siemens, joins Getting Smart and walks us through the rapidly evolving industrial landscape. Craig discusses how automation, robotics, and digitalization are critical for shaping the future of various sectors. So, what’s the current state of automation and robotics? Well, there’s a broad spectrum in that…
Desiccant Dehumidifiers Are Key for Managing Humidity Across Diverse Industries. Here’s How They Work.
Nobody likes a damp environment, particularly when striving for ideal conditions in industrial settings. This is where desiccant dehumidifiers come into play – offering an efficient way to manage humidity and temperature across diverse industries, from surface preparation and coating to marine services and cold food storage. How do these industrial dehumidifiers achieve precise…
Fortis Hires Nathan Jones as Corporate Controller for Denver Headquarters
Fortis, the leading provider of roof reconditioning solutions for commercial roofs, has hired Nathan Jones as their new Corporate Controller for their Denver-based headquarters. Fortis is excited to have Jones on board, and they are looking forward to his contributions to the team as the demand for services continues to increase. “We’re very excited…
Inspiring the Young Generations to Enter the Skilled Trades Industry
HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, welders, and construction managers are only a fraction of the incredibly vital trade careers and skills needed in any advanced society. As of 2022, however, there has been a skilled trade labor shortage. The National Association of Business Economics concluded that 57% of their Business Conditions Survey respondents stated there…
The Future of Food and Protein Alternatives is Sustainability
Alternative Proteins, produced from animal cells or fermentation, are designed to taste the same or better than traditional animal products at the same or lower price. By 2050, global meat consumption is projected to reach between 460 million and 570 million tons. Cultured meat, which comes from stem cells extracted from living animals, is…
How Arkhia is Partnering with Google Cloud to Support Web3 Developers on the Hedera Network
The demand for reliable, transparent, and secure data solutions has never been greater than it is today as our society becomes increasingly dominated by decentralized technology like blockchain and crypto applications. One company, Arkhia, provides developers with comprehensive resources and highly resilient infrastructure for their development and API needs, including data statistics and analytics, customer…
ACP Funding and its Future
As broadband infrastructure sees increased attention and widespread changes thanks to the $65 million infrastructure bill, which aims to increase broadband access through programs such as the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), how these programs are being implemented throughout country is important to follow. As internet service…
Proving the Merits of Systems Design
All companies, or at least good ones, are looking to better their processes and methodologies—it’s how they grow. Systems design is one major way supply chains evolve and logistics systems become standardized and optimized via connecting the people, functions, and processes of organizations. What does systems design look like from the perspective of an…
The Strength of Cooperation: How Municipalities and Arborists Can Work Together
Municipalities and Arborists In this episode of Building Roots, Wesley Rivers sits down with Ron Schmidt, councilman for the City of Argyle, to discuss municipalities and arborists can work together to preserve tree canopy amidst development and growth. With 31% of the area covered by trees, Argyle is a small town with a big heart…
What’s the California Equitable EV Charging Act?
The electric vehicle (EV) industry has multiplied over the past few years, driven by increasing concerns about climate change and a push toward cleaner energy sources. However, one of this industry’s biggest challenges is the need for charging infrastructure in many areas, particularly in low-income communities, rural areas, and multifamily housing. To address this…
The UK HVAC Industry and the Different Equipment Involved
The UK and the US are two very different places—in culture, in accent, and in climate. In total, the UK is roughly one-third the size of the state of Texas—so by American standards, it’s pretty small. But it is this relatively smaller size that helps tradespeople work all over the place, seeing different opportunities and…
Being a Self-Starting Innovator
Athletes, especially at higher levels like college or professional, tend to view themselves through the lens of their sport. This can create issues when, after years of associating with their sport, they have to take their identity and transition it to “real life.” So, how can high-level performers like athletes build their own brands that…
Understanding New Supply Chain Career Opportunities with Bethann Rooney, Port Director at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Beth Ann Rooney, Port Director of the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, recently joined Cargomatic’s People on the Move podcast to speak about her journey in the transportation industry and her insights on women in leadership roles within the supply chain. She emphasized finding mentors, taking risks and stepping out of one’s comfort zone,…
Infrastructure Strategy & Capacity Planning
On this live installment of Real Talks by River Logic, Camilo Orbegozo, RiverLogic’s Director of Solution Design, gave a presentation and live demo of River Logic’s end-to-end analytic platform. The demonstration showed how the platform can be used for infrastructure strategy and capacity planning in the building materials industry. The dataset used was a…
The Most Common Questions Customers Have for Arborists
On this episode of Building Roots, ISA Certified Arborists James Allen and Cory Herpel welcome listeners to delve into the world of tree maintenance with two certified arborists. The duo discuss the most common questions they receive: when to prune trees, when to fertilize trees, and why professional arborists should be hired instead of landscapers….
How ADUSA Prioritizes Associate Development to Nourish Families and Communities
Key points: ADUSA’s distribution process ensures efficient delivery to retail brands through transportation partners. Workforce Edge provides education benefits for associates from GEDs to master’s degrees, with no out-of-pocket expenses. ADUSA’s investment in associates’ futures reinforces their commitment to nourishing families. Meta description: Learn how ADUSA’s investment in Workforce Edge empowers associates to achieve…
How Leveraging Social Media Investigations Can Detect and Resolve Crimes
Dave Mozden, a board member of the International Supply Chain Protection Organization (ISCPO) and consultant with Sendero Solutions Group, discussed at the ISCPO 2023 Conference how leveraging social media can detect and resolve crimes. Social media has become a gray market platform for the movement of illicit goods. Organized retail crime has now become organized…
IRE Post Show -The Start of the Roofing Season
Every year, residential and commercial professionals gather to meet suppliers, discover new products, network with the global industry, and improve the way they run their businesses at the International Roofing Expo (IRE) – one of the biggest roofing shows in the World! This year’s March show was held in Dallas, Texas, at the Kay Bailey…
Unveiling the Hidden Opportunities of Skilled Trades: Translating Skills into Success
Key Points: Discovering the Fulfillment of Skilled Trades: The sense of accomplishment and satisfaction that comes with hands-on work. Building and Growing Beyond Yourself: Understanding how skills in the trades can lead to organizational success. Spreading Awareness for the Next Generation: Highlighting the abundant opportunities in skilled trades often overlooked in education. Empowering Personal…
Straight Outta Crumpton: How Toolfetch Helps Skill Trades
Not everyone recognizes the great things workers in the trade industry bring to our everyday lives. Skill trades and those who work as tradespeople help our infrastructure and make the buildings and roads we use every day. However, there are only so many people working in skill trades in the USA, with a recent static…
How to Get the Best Filtration With the Lowest Life Cycle Cost
The costs of investing in good air quality for your building can come with a hefty price tag. As more and more companies and institutions look to pour money into improving their filters for better indoor air quality, or IAQ, additionally, there’s another challenge that appears when it comes to making the best HVAC decisions…
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