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Breaking Conventional Boundaries: A Dive into Modern Workspace Innovation with Workspace48’s Craig McPhail

modern workspace innovations

The conversation around modern workspace innovation has recently become more pertinent as organizations seek to adapt to new-age working conditions, accelerated by the global pandemic. Challenging the conventional workspace models pave the way for more flexible, efficient, and technologically driven solutions. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, about 54% of adults…

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Sustainability in Design: Exploring Heller Furniture’s Commitment to a Greener Future

On a recent episode of the Spec’d Out podcast hosted by Specrite Interiors Principal Owner, John Erbstoesser, John had the chance to sit down with John Edelman, President and CEO of Heller Furniture. Erbstoesser and Edelman dove deep into the captivating world of Heller Furniture, the renowned furniture design company. Founded by Alan Heller in…

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Architecture & Design
Skyline Design: Getting the Business Started and Setting Themselves Apart

In 2018, over 12,000 tons of glass were generated in the United States. Glass is a material we come into contact with almost every day of our lives, and when used correctly, it can not only enhance your viewing pleasure, but shape the beauty of a given landscape. How can glass as a building material…

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Agentic AI
Agentic AI: IBM is Powering the Next Wave of Autonomous, Intelligent Decision-Making
March 14, 2025

Retail has long embraced automation, but now it’s taking a leap into a new frontier—autonomous decision-making. Enter agentic AI, a technology that doesn’t just automate tasks but makes real-time, intelligent decisions. With major retailers like Walmart integrating AI-driven fulfillment robots and brands such as Bath & Body Works rolling out personalized AI-powered shopping assistants,…

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QSR connectivity
How IBM and Hughes Are Powering the Future of QSR Connectivity & Fast Food Tech
March 14, 2025

Quick service restaurants (QSRs) are under increasing pressure to enhance speed, efficiency, and customer experience—all while managing a growing network of digital systems. From AI-powered ordering kiosks to real-time kitchen automation, modern QSRs are more connected than ever. The restaurant AI market was valued at $9.68 billion in 2024, and expected to reach $49 billion…

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Trade tariffs
From Asia to the World: How Dimerco is Helping Businesses Navigate New Trade Tariffs and Supply Chain Shifts
March 13, 2025

The global supply chain is once again at a crossroads, with shifting trade policies, geopolitical tensions, and economic fluctuations shaping the way goods move across the world. The looming threat of new trade tariffs on imports from Asia, combined with fluctuating shipping rates, is creating a challenging landscape for logistics professionals. With businesses re-evaluating…

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sterile compounding
Sterile Compounding and Contamination Control with Abby Roth
March 11, 2025

In this episode of Exceeding Your Benchmark, host Michelle Dawn Mooney speaks with Abby Roth, founder of Pure Microbiology, about sterile compounding and contamination control. Abby shares her expertise in microbiology, sterile environments, and best practices in pharmaceutical compounding. The conversation begins with a distinction between traditional drug manufacturing and sterile compounding, highlighting the…

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