Articles by author: Tyler Kern

Recreating the Modern Office Space

Key Insights: The pendulum for open office concepts is swinging back towards increased barriers due to the pandemic. The pandemic created an unforeseen shift in consumer demands for office space. Flexibility is key in creating the workplace of the present and future. From the cubicle to open space and back again? The early to mid-2000s […]

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Entry and Unloading Times Decline at Ports, Indicating a Change in the Supply Chain Crisis

Key Insights From 2019 to 2022 supply chain disruptions have more than tripled. Ports are starting to catch up on the backlog and congestion. Traffic jams across the country are lightening, but it will take more time for these ports to get back to normal. Covid has impacted all areas of our daily life and […]

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In Touch with ENTOUCH: Six KPIs to Effectively Track Your ESG Strategy

ESG entered the mainstream of business conversation 15 years ago. Today, companies know the importance of achieving environmental, social, and governance goals for their stakeholders. ENTOUCH’s Todd Brinegar, EVP of sales and marketing, and Melissa Parsons, director of marketing, shared their insights on ESG and six key performance indicators (KPIs) to effectively track ESG strategy. […]

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Engineering & Construction
Mainstream Modular by Guerdon Modular: Developing Housing for the City of Aspen

Building safe and secure housing is often a foundational base for every architect’s designs. Modular consultant of Cairn Consulting, Weston Bierma, certainly holds this close at hand in the Burlingame Ranch Phase 3 build in Aspen, Colorado. He spoke with host of Mainstream Modular, Tyler Kern, about the perks of modular building and the planning […]

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How Rising Gas Prices are Fueling Remote Work

COVID-19 necessitated one of the largest shifts in the nature of work that we had seen in decades. Overnight, businesses went from operating primarily out of central office locations to working remotely. Concerns about the health and well-being of employees drove this decision from business leaders. However, as the effects of the pandemic have waned, […]

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Biden Bans Imports of Russian Oil. What is the Business Impact?

President Biden announced Tuesday morning that the United States was banning oil imports from Russia. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on U.S. lawmakers for assistance over the weekend. The ban on Russian oil is broadly popular on both sides of the aisle in Congress, as well as with the American people. According […]

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Engineering & Construction
Postin’ Up Podcast: Damage Prevention of Underground Utilities

Tyler Kern was joined by Nick Temple to discuss proactive ways to address damage prevention of underground utilities. Temple joined Rhino Markers in February 2014, working as a damage prevention consultant (DPC), and is now the director of damage prevention. Through the years, as a DPC Temple described, his responsibility as “Help customers protect their […]

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To Overcome Business Challenges and Keep Morale High, Companies Must Foster A Positive Workplace Culture
May 13, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, where companies are frequently buffeted by unforeseen challenges, the importance of a resilient and positive workplace culture cannot be overstated. This theme is especially relevant as organizations worldwide strive to navigate economic uncertainties and rapid market changes. How does a strong company culture contribute to business success during turbulent […]

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Unlocking Hotel Success: Exploring the Success of Maestro PMS and PurpleCloud Integration
May 13, 2024

Can the secret to unlocking hotel success lie in the technological advancements available to the hospitality industry? As hotels increasingly seek technological solutions to enhance operational efficiency and guest satisfaction, the integration of Maestro PMS and Purplecloud Technologies stands out. This collaboration is pivotal when the hospitality industry is navigating post-pandemic recovery, with a […]

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From Playground Adventures to Campus Safety: The Versatility of Two-Way Radios in Education
May 13, 2024

How can the versatility of two-way radios transform communication and safety in educational settings? Marissa Johnston, an Education Consultant at Firefly Tutors, highlighted the critical role these devices play in swiftly addressing safety concerns within schools. “You have to be able to notify someone immediately if there’s any kind of concern for the safety […]

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Hamming it Up with Hayden Honeywood: Exploring the Enhanced Features of the IC-7610
May 13, 2024

Hayden Honeywood, the Systems Administrator for Unified Communications at the University of Tasmania and host of HAM Radio DX, reviews the sophisticated capabilities of the IC-7610, a significant upgrade from its predecessors in Icom’s line of radios for the amateur HAM enthusiast. This discussion emerges amid a growing interest in more advanced amateur radio […]

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Heterogeneous Computing and Solutions Provided by oneAPI 
March 8, 2022

Heterogenous computer systems – systems that contain different kinds of computational units (CPUs, GPUs, etc.) controlled by a general-purpose processor (GPP) and augmented by accelerators (XPUs) – are here to stay. However, the computational complexity inherent in these systems creates some unique challenges in the healthcare industry. In today’s “Health and Life Sciences at […]

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Discover the Truth: Metal Detecting with Discovery Daisy
March 7, 2022

From scuba diving to treasure hunting, the need for adventure could be part of Discovery Daisy’s DNA. When a friend introduced Daisy to metal detecting, a new passion was born. She spoke with Tyler Kern about her love of metal detecting. While Daisy’s involvement with metal detecting only began in 2020, her love of scuba […]

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Finding Solutions Around the Equipment Supply Chain Issues
March 4, 2022

Tyler Kern was joined by John Knudsen, Project Director, Designed Conveyor Systems, to discuss equipment lead times. Global supply chains have struggled with many challenges throughout the pandemic including fluctuating  lead times throughout the industry. Knudsen shared various challenges that the industry faces highlighting sourcing material, extended lead times, labor, resources, and transportation to sites […]

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Better Broadband: Clearfield Doubles U.S. Footprint to Serve Customer Base
March 1, 2022

There is some exciting news to share from Clearfield, and they could not wait to spread the word: they just completed a new 100K square foot facility for warehouse and logistics space in Brooklyn Park just down the road from their headquarters. This facility will support multi-state regional telco providers and operators. To shed light […]

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InTouch with ENTOUCH: DERs Expand Energy Resources While Creating Revenue Streams
March 1, 2022

In this episode of InTouch with ENTOUCH, host Tyler Kern spoke with James Walton, ENTOUCH Founder and VP of Product and Commercialization at ENTOUCH, and Dana Guernsey, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Voltus, about the increasing need for energy consumption transparency. The three dive right into a lively discussion about the past, present, and […]

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Connected World: Toward a Sustainable Future for Mobility and EV Architectures Part 1 of 3
March 1, 2022

There’s a lot to be excited about in the world of autonomous vehicles. Still, there are many challenges ahead, including misconceptions to clear up and technology hurdles to climb before EV’s go mainstream. Ralf Klaedtke, The Chief Technical Officer for Transportation Solutions at TE Connectivity, shared his insights on those challenges and the trends shaping […]

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Unlocking Potential: Industry 4.0 and IoT are here: What it means for printers and beyond
February 28, 2022

What if printers and converters could eliminate downtime altogether? Some future day, right? Nope. The future is now thanks to Industry 4.0. Early adopters of the technology throughout in the graphics industry prove the unprecedented potential of unlocking the power of data at their fingertips. One of the industry innovators leading this transition is Baldwin […]

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A Propensity to Talk Density: Exploration Challenges and Opportunities in Malaysia
February 25, 2022

Roy Kittrell, Regional Geologist (Asia Pacific) at Bell Geospace, is a veteran in the oil & gas space. After fifteen years in the industry, Kittrell said he’s worked on everything from core analysis centimeter-scale geology to field scales with geological modeling. So, how did this dual national American/British Geologist find himself working for Bell Geospace […]

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Getting Technetical with Technetics: How and Why is Semiconductor Manufacturing Changing?
February 23, 2022

Technology advances continue to snowball, it doesn’t appear progress will slow anytime soon. Angus McFadden, Semiconductor Technology Manager at Technetics, joined Host Tyler Kern explain how semiconductor manufacturing is evolving. McFadden heads discovery for emerging and new technologies at Technetics, working with other companies under a semiconductor initiative. McFadden has seen shrinking line width […]

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