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What It Takes to Restore a Tornado-Damaged Clinic

What It Takes to Restore a Tornado-Damaged Clinic

When a tornado tore through Oklahoma City in April, BMS CAT was already on-site before many businesses even realized the extent of the tornado damage—including Valor Physical Therapy. Thanks to an existing relationship with Valor’s affiliated hospital, the BMS CAT team was positioned to respond quickly. “We were actually on scene before they knew…

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How One Florida GM Managed Two Hurricanes in Two Weeks

On this episode of Inside Restoration & Recovery, host Martha Lewis sits down with Shadira Jones, General Manager of BMS CAT’s Tampa office, to talk about resilience, leadership, and preparation during back-to-back hurricanes that hit the Florida coast. With less than two years at BMS CAT under her belt, Shadira was thrust into emergency…

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What Businesses and Homeowners Should Know About Flood Protection

Many homeowners don’t realize that standard homeowner’s insurance excludes flood protection. That’s a risk worth correcting fast. Lori Callahan, Assistant VP and Account Executive for Personal Lines at B.F. Saul Insurance, stresses the importance of proactive flood coverage. “About 40% of flood insurance claims come from outside high-risk zones,” she explains. Because of that, her…

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How to Prep for a Smooth Flood Insurance Claim

When it comes to flood insurance, preparation is key. Tyler Ardron, Executive Vice President at Floodproofing.com, often advises homeowners and businesses to take proactive steps before a storm hits. “We deal with this all the time with our clients,” Ardron explains. “Have a list of your belongings, include estimated values, and schedule everything out ahead…

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Rebuilding After the Tornado with One Call

In April 2023, a powerful tornado tore through Shawnee, Oklahoma, leaving a trail of destruction—including severe damage to Valir Physical Therapy’s local facility. Half the building was left standing, the other half shredded beyond use. But before Valir staff even arrived on site, BMS CAT was already there. “They beat me to the site,”…

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Why Healthcare Facility Managers Choose One Go‑To Company

In this edition of  Restoration Journeys, Jason McClaren, Regional Director of Plant Operations for Reunion Rehabilitation Hospitals, shares why having a healthcare‑trained restoration partner makes all the difference. A former firefighter and Air Force veteran, Jason brings a unique perspective to facility preparedness—emphasizing the importance of planning ahead, especially in healthcare where lives and operations…

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How BMS CAT Cleared an Amazon Warehouse After a Fire

In this installment of Restoration Journeys, we highlight Thomas Malone’s firsthand account of a crisis at his Amazon warehouse and how BMS CAT’s swift response made all the difference. Arriving for his shift early one morning, Thomas was met with flashing lights and an unexpected disaster—a lithium battery had ignited a fire in the…

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What It Takes to Restore a Tornado-Damaged Clinic
What It Takes to Restore a Tornado-Damaged Clinic
August 21, 2025

When a tornado tore through Oklahoma City in April, BMS CAT was already on-site before many businesses even realized the extent of the tornado damage—including Valor Physical Therapy. Thanks to an existing relationship with Valor’s affiliated hospital, the BMS CAT team was positioned to respond quickly. “We were actually on scene before they knew…

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Improving Employee Engagement Through CAREmunication — A Conversation with Burl Stamp
August 21, 2025

With the healthcare landscape seeing many evolving changes, employee engagement is no longer just a buzzword — it’s now a business imperative. Amid rising turnover and persistent staffing shortages, organizations are under pressure to build resilient, engaged teams. According to Gallup, 70% of the variance in team engagement is tied to one factor: the…

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Pharma Manufacturing: Meeting Annex I with Precision Machining for Safer Sterile Drug Production
August 21, 2025

Pharmaceutical manufacturers are under increasing pressure to deliver sterile, high-quality medicines in smaller batches and faster cycles. As pharma manufacturing evolves, regulatory demands have intensified, especially following the 2023 revision of EU GMP Annex I, which places new emphasis on contamination control strategies, improved traceability, and minimizing human intervention throughout production. According to American…

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Leaders Who’ve Been There: Finding Clarity Through Peer Guidance at Purpose Factory
August 20, 2025

Running a business can feel isolating without peers who understand the weight of leadership. Madison Harris, founder of Cobalt Fund Services, found the peer guidance he needed through Purpose Factory. He gained strategic insight and real feedback from seasoned entrepreneurs at a time when his business needed clarity and structure. Harris realized Cobalt wasn’t…

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Build a Supply Chain That Bounces Back
May 23, 2025

In this episode, Aaron Berg explores how River Logic’s value chain optimization platform empowers businesses to stay agile amid real-world disruptions—from global tariffs to port delays, weather events, and shifting demand. By simulating the financial and operational impact of supply chain decisions in real time, companies can rethink sourcing, pricing, and production strategies to protect…

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From Tariff Shock to Strategic Advantage
May 23, 2025

In this episode, Aaron Berg reframes tariff disruptions as a strategic opportunity. With River Logic’s value chain optimization solution, companies can quickly model shifts in sourcing, manufacturing, and make-vs-buy decisions to gain a competitive edge. Whether it’s reshoring production or pivoting in response to new trade policies, VCO helps businesses react fast—and capitalize on change…

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Tariffs Are Changing—Is Your Supply Chain Ready?
May 22, 2025

Aaron Berg highlights how shifting global tariffs are forcing companies to rethink their entire value chain strategies. With international production, sourcing flexibility, and layered tariff schedules, simple cost assumptions no longer cut it. River Logic’s value chain optimization platform enables leaders to model complex what-if scenarios—like staging production across borders—to find the most cost-effective, compliant…

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The Mechanics of VCO: Modeling Constraints, Costs, and Markets
May 22, 2025

Aaron Berg breaks down how River Logic’s value chain optimization (VCO) engine models the full spectrum of operational and financial variables—from manufacturing constraints to supplier contracts and dynamic market conditions. Unlike traditional models that rely on static costs, VCO captures how costs evolve as decisions change—giving leaders real-time insight into the true financial impact of…

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From Network Design to Profitability: Real-World VCO Use Cases
May 22, 2025

Aaron Berg dives into the practical power of value chain optimization, spotlighting real-world use cases that drive measurable impact—from network design and manufacturing strategy to strategic sourcing and customer-level profitability. He highlights how River Logic’s VCO solution enables smarter decisions around capital investments, sustainability planning, and last-mile delivery by combining operational and financial modeling. The…

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Ask Better Questions. Get Smarter Answers. VCO in Action
May 22, 2025

Aaron Berg illustrates how River Logic’s value chain optimization (VCO) solution transforms strategic decision-making—from plant closures to market expansion. Instead of waiting weeks for spreadsheet-driven analysis, leaders can now simulate complex what-if scenarios in real time. Whether evaluating new customer opportunities or restructuring operations, VCO delivers fast, financially grounded answers that align with both growth…

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Smart HVAC Strategies for Large Commercial Properties
May 12, 2025

In the latest episode of Inside Restoration & Recovery, host Martha Lewis welcomes Colin Trudo, Senior Director of Training and Marketing at BMS CAT, to dive into the often‑overlooked world of HVAC maintenance and its critical intersection with disaster restoration. With over 20 years of field experience—from air‑duct cleaning to large‑scale catastrophe response—Colin brings a…

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Vecna Robotics Unveils CaseFlow: The Robotic Case Picking Solution Beating Manual Labor by 2X
May 9, 2025

Vecna Robotics recently introduced CaseFlow, a transformative robotic case picking solution that redefines warehouse operations by seamlessly pairing human pickers with autonomous pallet jack robots. The result is a dramatic leap in productivity, efficiency, and scalability for modern distribution centers. Announced by Chief Marketing Officer Josh Kivenko, CaseFlow directly tackles one of the industry’s most…

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GEODIS Onsite: How CaseFlow, Wearables, and CPJs Are Transforming Warehouse Operations
May 8, 2025

At one of GEODIS’ technology-enabled warehouse sites, a blend of smart automation tools from Vecna Robotics—including CaseFlow, wearables, and compact pallet jacks (CPJs)—is reshaping how work gets done on the floor. These tools are improving both operational efficiency and the day-to-day experience of warehouse associates. The wearable interface simplifies the picking process by guiding…

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