Be Enabled
Deskmakers, a state-of-the-art facility and one of the leading office furniture manufacturers in the West, recently teamed up with Gecco Vision, an award-winning design firm spearheaded by Founder & Design Director Henner Jahns. Together they created a brand-new case goods line designed for the private office but flexible enough to stand out in any open…
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Be Enabled: The Future of the Office—Winning Large Projects as an Unaligned Dealer
Do large project bids exclude those office furniture dealers not aligned with a national distributor? Not according to Robert Cotton and Maurele Lehman. Cotton, the owner of Logical Office Furniture in Austin, Texas, and Maurele Lehman, President of Innerspace Systems in Valencia, California, dropped by Be Enabled to share their experiences as independent dealers. They…
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Krow Knows: How Fair Are the College Football Playoff Rankings?
The college football playoff rankings generate intense debate as the sport undergoes significant shifts due to conference realignments, NIL deals, and transfer portal dynamics. The dominance of the SEC and Big Ten raises questions about fairness, while committee inconsistencies frustrate fans and analysts. For instance, four of the top five ranked teams hail from…
The Role of OEM in the AV Industry: Shaping Innovation, Quality, and Market Competition
As technology reshapes the AV industry, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are emerging as critical partners for businesses seeking tailored solutions. Whether it’s bespoke LED displays or high-end audio systems, OEM in the AV industry is redefining how companies innovate, differentiate, and meet market demands. This raises a crucial question for professionals navigating this space—how…
Staying Competitive in a Changing Parcel Landscape
In the latest episode of On Time in Full, host Gabrielle Bejarano welcomes Satyen Pathak, a Senior Account Executive at Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS), to discuss trends shaping the parcel market and strategies for companies to remain competitive. With over 20 years of industry experience, Pathak shares his insights into the evolving needs within supply…
Building Efficient and Engaged Blue-Collar Workforces Begins with Leadership Rooted in Personal Development
According to a study by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, over 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could remain unfilled by 2030 due to a lack of skilled talent. This workforce shortage reveals a critical gap in leadership within blue-collar industries. Without strong leadership to develop teams and foster growth, businesses face inefficiencies, low morale, and…