On Time In Full
The modern project manager has changed in recent years as new variables have been introduced, and the world has been in flux. Like many roles, day-to-day schedules have become more hybrid and a project manager has to fill the gap because “You can’t rely on everyone hearing through the grapevine at the office anymore,” said…
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Engineering & Construction
How Modular Conveyor Systems Help Alleviate Supply Chain Challenges
Modular is having a moment and the motivations are clear. Modular is easy to assemble, adaptable and avoids supply chain disruptions. Now, Designed Conveyer Systems offers a modular conveyor system option. Host Tyler Kern spoke with Designed Conveyor System’s Todd Jones, VP of Project Delivery, and Meg Culler Smith, CP of Engineering on the topic…
Engineering & Construction
Veterans Transitioning to Project Management and MHI Roles
Veterans retire with a variety of skills under their belt. These skills form a natural path from the military into the civilian workforce, particularly translating to project management. To talk about this overlap, DJ Hughes, a current armed forces reserve officer with twenty years of active-duty service under his belt, talks to host Tyler…
Engineering & Construction
Resolving Conflict On Site
Conflict will inevitably happen at a jobsite. However, it is not about avoiding conflict but figuring out how to handle the conflict. Brian Niccum is the director of site management at Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS). Niccum provides insight for conflicts that can arise on sites and how to deal with them properly and professionally…
Engineering & Construction
The Convergence of Value and Technology in Supply Chain Logistics
Technology is integral to staying relevant in modern supply chain logistics, especially in markets that are always on the move and projected to evolve. A Licensed engineer and Designed Conveyor Systems’ President, Matt Ferguson, has witnessed this critical phenomenon firsthand. Throughout his career, he’s observed how – when properly implemented and progress is identified –…
Engineering & Construction
Maximizing the Trade Show Experience for Both Exhibitors & Attendees
Trade shows are back, and after virtual environments and solutions showed people the various ways they can engage with their industries, colleagues and communities, it’s as important as ever to ensure a premium experience for attendees. But what about the vendors exhibiting the show? Experience isn’t a one-way street for just “end users;” the…
Engineering & Construction
Finding Solutions Around the Equipment Supply Chain Issues
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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Why Connectivity Has Become the Cornerstone of Modern Industrial Automation
Industrial automation is in the middle of a profound shift, as manufacturers push beyond basic control toward fully connected, data-driven operations that bridge the plant floor and the enterprise. What began years ago as early experiments in digital transformation—simply getting PLC data into IT systems—has now accelerated into a critical business imperative fueled by…
Europe’s Fiber Future: Trends, Standards, and Market Shifts
In this episode of Wavelengths, the Amphenol Broadband Solutions podcast, host Daniel Litwin connects with Carsten Engelke, Director of Technology at ANGA, to deliver a comprehensive primer on the European fiber market as it undergoes a major transformation ahead of ANGA COM 2026. As Europe accelerates its fiber-first strategies, operators, vendors, and policymakers…
From Amazon Leader to Franchise Owner: Ramiah Martin on Leadership, Purpose, and Legacy
Many professionals reach a moment when the title, the salary, and the climb aren’t enough anymore. They start looking for work that feels meaningful — work that reflects who they are and what they want their lives to stand for. And with millions of Americans stepping out to build businesses of their own in…
Busting Imposter Syndrome Through Presence, Community, and the Power of Delegation
Many of us know the feeling: you rack up accomplishments, hit the milestones you once dreamed of, and still there’s a quiet voice asking, “Am I really good enough?” Imposter syndrome has a way of showing up even in our strongest moments, often right when we’re stepping into new opportunities or chapters of growth. And…
