Recently I received an unsolicited phone call from a MRO supplier in the GTA who informed me that if I buy anything from his company, I would then receive a $50 to $70 Shoppers Drug Mart gift card. There must be purchasers who are accepting these "gifts" or the company would not continue to offer gift cards.

A well taken care of battery will save you time, hassle and money. Here are a few of the tips for taking care of your Deep Cycle Batteries.

Continuous Improvement is great but this process puts improvement on steroids. To quote Dan, Put First Things First, and Second Things Never. Do consistently what matters most after it is identified and measure it.

Floor Finish Season is upon us again! We have a step by step guide to get the best results from your floor finish system.

Manufacturing facilities looking for new ways to improve worker productivity, morale performance, and safety might want to start with the floor

The Government of Canada has issued guidance for Canadians on proper hand washing techniques to control and prevent the spread of Infections.

During winter months, snow and ice can infiltrate buildings and put every occupant and floor surface at risk. Salt, sand and moisture form a multitude of hazards and nuisances for cleaning staff and anyone walking where they collect. Substances carried indoors on footwear can deface and damage flooring, and, in the case of snow and ice, lead to puddles and slippery surfaces inside a facility, potentially causing slip-and-fall accidents.

An article in Fortune Magazine mentions that Bill Gates, of Microsoft, and his 11 year old son are fans of a free educational website

My head spins these days as change is happening very quickly in all aspects of our lives; for me the challenge is to see the opportunities whether it be for new products, new customers, better customer service, improved processes, using social media....the list seems endless.

If change is a challenge, Switch, How to Change Things When Change is Hard is a great guidebook for ideas and practices in managing change.