Two rising trends in packaging today include flexible packaging and the use of robotics. Flexible packaging includes bags, pouches and other flexible products. Flexible packaging is one of the fastest growing forms of packaging in the industry. It is beneficial to manufacturers, retailers and consumers. Several advantages to flexible packaging include lightweight material, ultimate protection, …
Safety in the Workplace
Workplace safety is very important for each and every employee. All workers desire to work in a safe and protected atmosphere that promotes the wellness of both employees and employers. Human loss is immeasurable. All industries have safety risks. Safety management is vital. Several things can be done to help improve safety: Safety …
Benefits of Remote Troubleshooting
by Eric Koenig The ability for a Field Service Technician to view and access a machine’s control system remotely can help troubleshoot and solve an estimated 60% to 70% of operating problems, avoiding the need for support personnel to travel across town – or the world. The types of problems that can derail production …
Importance of Field Service Technician Training
A major role of a Field Service Technician is to provide service and customer support during field visits by managing on-site installation, repair, maintenance, testing, error diagnosis, technical problem solving and determining proper solutions. In a highly competitive labor market where it is increasingly difficult to recruit field service technicians, retaining technicians is more important …
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Then & Now: Women in the Workplace Series – Part 5
Welcome to the fifth installment of Women in the Workplace Series. If you’d like to read the previous articles, check out the links below! Interview with Pat Thoen Interview with Becky Iverson Interview with Therese Jakes Interview with Jackie Caron Did you know that just over 11% of all Douglas Machine employees are female? In …
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