Editor’s Note: In this week’s Thursday Feature, we take a look at a new class of super-sized ships that carry enormous loads or iron ore and other materials to the world’s ports. As the world economy grows, so does the size and scope of the vessels used to delivery products. The Brazilian mining company Vale, the … Read more
Whether you are buying a new home or just renting an apartment, occasionally there are going to be small fix-it jobs that you need to do yourself. So every home needs to have a basic set of simple tools so they will be there when you need them. Don’t Spend a Fortune It’s easy to … Read more
Here’s a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find this week on the Bahrns blog: There are some jobs every homeowner needs to be able to do themselves. That means they will need the right tools. We’ll tell you the top 10 basic tools that no home should be without! In … Read more
Those familiar white FedEx vans will soon be a more common sight on the streets of London, Paris and Rome after the Memphis-based carrier purchased the Dutch delivery company TNT Express earlier this month for $4.8 billion. The all-cash deal — the largest in the company’s 44-year history — gives FedEx a stronghold in the … Read more
Editor’s Note: In today’s Thursday Feature, we are going to look at big data, what it is, how you can use it, and how you can prevent it from overwhelming your business with too much information. Today’s businesses can use big data — massive pools of data that can be collected from multiple and diverse … Read more
According to a new survey, the median salary for managers in the logistics industry has reached $95,000 per year. The survey — which was conducted by the Peerless Research Group for Logistics Management — also found that managers between the ages of 45 and 54 earn the most money. But logistics managers in the 35 … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find this week on the Bahrns blog: Big data is changing the way many businesses make decisions about their future. But if you aren’t asking the right questions of big data, your organization may not be getting the best answers. We’ll tell … Read more
The lack of proper fall protection is the most frequently cited violation by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which could explain why falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry. To address this, the federal agency will once again be sponsoring its annual “Fall Safety Stand-Down Event” from May 4 … Read more
The forklift operator trainee climbs into the lift truck’s cockpit. He fastens his seat belt, turns on the ignition switch, puts the vehicle into a forward gear and immediately slams his 4-ton vehicle into a stack of pallets loaded with laptops and other expensive electronic equipment. A training disaster that costs the company tens of … Read more
Editor’s Note: In this week’s Thursday Feature, we take a look at a revealing new survey that explains what manufacturing executives really think about the future of robots in America’s factories and what the implications could be for US workers. Factory workers who fear they could be replaced by a robot sometime in the not-so-distant … Read more
