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To stay lean on supply costs in your business, consider implementing the following strategies: Supplier Evaluation: Evaluate your current suppliers to ensure you are getting the best value for your money. Compare prices, quality, delivery times, and customer service among different suppliers. Negotiate contracts and pricing terms to secure the most favorable deals. Strategic…
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Why you need an expert concrete forming partner
Having an expert concrete forming partner can bring numerous benefits to your construction projects. Here are some reasons why you might need an expert concrete forming partner: Experience and Expertise: An expert concrete forming partner brings extensive experience and expertise in the field. They have a deep understanding of concrete forming techniques, best practices, and…
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Quality Labor Impacting Construction Costs More Than Material Shortages
Indeed, the quality of labor can have a significant impact on construction costs, often surpassing the impact of material shortages. Here are some reasons why quality labor can have a more pronounced effect on construction costs: Efficiency and Productivity: Skilled and experienced laborers are generally more efficient and productive in their work. They possess…
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Bringing Community into the Transformation of K-12 Schools: The Impact of Mentors, Local Voices, and Student Entrepreneurs
As K-12 schools across the U.S. struggle to recover from the learning loss and emotional fallout of the pandemic, a deeper reckoning is underway—one that challenges the very foundation of who’s responsible for educating our children. Despite billions in federal relief, a third of U.S. students are not even reading at a basic level…
9 Proven User-Generated Content Strategies That Actually Work
User-generated content has become the backbone of modern marketing—but most advice focuses on theory rather than execution. We asked nine marketing leaders who’ve built successful UGC programs to share exactly how they do it, what works, and what doesn’t. Here’s what we learned from their real-world experience. Start With Direct Customer Outreach Kyle Bernard, who…
Smarter Sterile Processing Starts with Data—Boosting Efficiency, Cutting Costs, and Improving Patient Care
In a healthcare ecosystem increasingly driven by data, sterile processing departments (SPDs) find themselves at a crossroads—balancing precision and pace, safety and speed. As hospitals look to reduce inefficiencies and protect patient safety, analytics tools are transforming sterile processing from an often overlooked backroom function into a vital, data-enhanced frontline of care. Research shows…
Freshman Year Survival Guide: How Overlooked High School Lessons Lead to College Success
Nobody warns you that college success isn’t just about brains — it’s about balance, too. In this refreshingly honest episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations that Build Equity, hosted by Jason Winningham, high school teacher Jacob Mutchler reunites with two of his former students, Lilly Salcedo and Oscar Davila, to reflect on what really mattered…
