Reducing wastes in the factories not only can help them save millions of dollars annually, but it will also be very helpful to protect nature. The high demand of products in the market has pushed factories in overdrive. They are working continuously round the clock only to stop for an hour or two that also for the break times. Working hours have been scheduled in such a way that every hour the machines keep rolling and workers are busy assembling. To keep the nonstop working routine effective, it has become common practice for factories to keep a huge supply of the necessary items in their inventory.

Most of the items come with an expiry date and hence they need to be consumed within the specified time. Most of them are never used because such a huge stock was never needed. What happens next? The expired stock gets thrown away resulting in huge monetary loss and piling the landfills with toxic materials. Liquids are flushed out in ... Read more »

Air cargo has been a huge relief to transportation industry all over the world. If there is a package to be sent instantly, just give it to be sent via air mail and it will be received at the other end within a couple of hours. Unfortunately there are some limitations to what can be sent through air cargo. The things that are restricted to send are highly explosive and unstable substances that can undergo a reaction from air pressure. When the airplane takes off to the heights in the skies, the air pressure inside become pressing and can cause some disturbances.

If you are sending something that has nothing to be bothered by the air pressure, then praise the air cargo industry for speeding up the delivery. Air planes look tough on the ground, they are, no doubt about it. But when the air plane takes off, it is like a soap bubble that can burst from the slightest external or internal pressure. At the high speed it travels, the atmosp ... Read more »

A lot of businesses are facing problems in their supply chain management. The problem does not arise at the very end and that the goods are not supplied on the right time. Rarely is the case when the staff’s lethargy becomes an issue of non delivery. But the actual issue is the non availability of enough goods to be supplied as per demand.

Production is a very hectic and serious task. It revolves around many important issues with having enough work force and materials on the top of the list. Running out of man power can be a huge setback in meeting the daily production targets. But this is only short lived because soon workers are hired and the work pace gets back on track. The major issue that is troubling most manufacturers is the availability of stock. Since there are various elements used in the production process, they need to be procured and stored in bulk.

Procuring is a problem if the ingredient has run short in the ... Read more »

The war in the business world can only be won by providing the best quality in whatever you do. Any company that brings out the best quality in their products or services gets rewarded by the consumers. Highest sales and loyal customers are a result of unmatched quality. The sea route transport industry has long been questioned for the quality of services they provide. Traveling on the surface of waters whose depths are unknown and unexplored is a great threat to the goods of sinking or getting damaged by water.

Water damage is unclaimed and irreparable in warranties by the companies, but what if the damage is already done while sailing? There are many complaints by receivers that the goods they got after delivery failed to work. Upon inspection they were claimed to be water damaged. How did this happen if the consumer has just opened the box at home in his living room which has no water or humidity in it. The answer is very simple ... Read more »

The high demand of products in the markets has set off manufacturers spinning. Today every manufacturing unit aims to operate 24/7 to fill the demand and supply gap. This is profitable for the factory owners and businessmen, but making it a possibility is not an easy task. The hundreds of things needed for production should be available in bulk to ensure a smooth production. Without having enough supply of all the materials the production would come to a grinding halt. Maintaining a huge supply of all the essentials is not too easy because it requires a huge space to be kept and special care and monitoring. Also purchasing in bulk means you need to have a huge wallet to pay for all the stuff you buy.

The hardest to control is the liquids used in the manufacturing process. Since they need to be kept in containers which do not leak nor corrode, liquids become harder to store. In case the product requires some sensitive liquids to be ... Read more »

The transport industry of today is expanding at a very fast pace. Each day more than a dozen new ships are launched in the waters yet the industry is screaming for more ships. The huge ships cannot be made at a pace cars are made because of its size and technicalities. Since the import and export is increasing rapidly among countries, it has become essential to have new ships available to manage the goods. The old ships are also not abandoned in the wake of new ships available. But the strict laws have hit the old ships pretty hard now. Ship owners must ensure that their ships are not leaking and the goods they carry would be able to reach the safely keeping the goods dry.

Leaks in transport ships have become a huge concern. No matter how old or new the ship is, they spring a leak eventually and this destroys precious goods. Paying insurance claims is not a good habit because even though the sender gets paid for the damages, the ab ... Read more »

The automobile industry is now back on track. Just a few years ago we witnessed a massive crack down on the industry with many renowned companies filing for bankruptcy. Many of the remaining companies merged to meet their expenses and share resources to avoid extra expenses. It was a time when the industry was considered doomed and it was thought that car prices would be sliding down. They actually have slided down many hundred dollars apiece, but now the industry is reviving and getting back in its form with many new models to dream of buying. Now technology and cars are no two different things. We see modern cars fitted with GPRS, Bluetooth and a lot of savvy stuff that makes old cars look like a tin can on wheels.

When the cars industry was hit rather hard by the economic crunch, the assembly points were the first to witness downsizing. A lot of technical staff was let go and this resulted in closure of many assembly points of GM ... Read more »

The wonderful music we have in our iPods, Smartphone, blaring on the huge speakers in clubs and also in our cars can easily elevate our mood when we are feeling down. Music is known to be created from the core of the heart, and when the musician really does that, it breaks all previous records and becomes a part of the success lists. Have you ever wondered how these great songs are created? How do they become a reality instead of just being trapped in the musician’s mind? Well obviously with the mix of musical instruments, lyrics and a great talented voice it makes the perfect combination. But each of this is a waste unless there is a suitable recording room.  A room that does not allow any contamination when the song is being made and is completely soundproof.

Better known as sound rooms or recording rooms, these rooms are basically made of glass which is the best resistant against unwanted noise.  These rooms are specifi ... Read more »

Measuring liquids in a huge quantity is not the job of a human being. It is best handled by the industrial tools known as the liquid level indicator. It is a device which comes in many shapes and sizes and can measure small and huge liquid tanks and containers. Some are plainly mechanical while some are technology such as the ultrasonic level indicator. The modern day factory consumption and requirements of the liquids has increased as was never before. Today we can see towering containers that can also be as large as a house.

The oil industry such as the edible oil and motor oil industry cannot survive with the liquid level indicator. Since they have to measure it at every stage and that too in huge quantities, the human eye can never be precise in such situations. Also the extreme pressure it undergoes ca ... Read more »

Leaking ships are a potential threat of sinking and causing monetary and human lives loss. The history is filled with incidents where a small leak caused the tragedy of a lifetime. A ship needs to be completely waterproof in order to stay on the surface. Minor leaks can sometimes turn to be the most disastrous for the huge ships. The most apparent reason for building up of holes in the body is when the paint has chipped off. The paint provides protection to the steel beneath against corrosion. As soon as water or the humid air of the oceans touches the raw steel body of the ship, it starts corroding.

Corrosion to the steel is just like cancer inside a human being. Once it starts, there little chances of curing. It starts spreading like wildfire and everywhere it finds steel, it starts eating it away. Most of the times the holes appear in the most unexpected places, especially around, on and ben ... Read more »