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The New Supply Chain: Rebalance
Part 2 of the The Supply Chain Blog Series by manufacturing and supply chain expert, Mike Loquercio.
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The New Supply Chain: Pandemic
Part 1 of “The New Supply Chain” blog series. We are facing an unprecedented event that will impact the global supply chain and all bets are off.
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A Pandemic Shows How Organizations Can Change Faster Than They Think
The coronavirus has transformed our world virtually overnight. Companies have had to change on a dime how they operate and communicate.
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Building Confidence and Loyalty During a Crisis
There are four key lessons from history that provide the backdrop for dozens of valuable tips that are totally relevant today.
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Effective Communication Practices
Regardless of what is going on in the world and within our community, community leaders must to communicate effectively.
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What’s Next? Preparing Employees for Rapid Increase in Production
During these days of rapid change and long isolation, it is easy to lose sight of the organization’s longer-term needs.
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Stay in the Game While Working Remotely
Normally we think of health and safety in physical terms…exercise and diet. But, staying tuned-in mentally is important and it helps us “stay in the game.”
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Department of Labor – Required Poster
The Department of Labor has issued a new poster for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
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Remote Work Best Practices #1: OSHA Guidelines and COVID-19 Symptoms
It is our hope that some of these answers will save you precious time and assist with the challenges that you are facing.
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Remote Work Best Practices #2: Unemployment and Remote Work
New unemployment laws and the switch to remote work environments can be tricky.
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Remote Work Best Practices #3: Remote Work Policies
Part 3 of the Remote Work Best Practices series addresses concerns around creating telecommuting policies.
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How to Market to New Customers When Orders are Slow
There is a tendency to cut back on marketing activities when in tough or lean times. In fact, the opposite should be the choice.
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Short-Term Disruptions a Catalyst for Innovation in Long-Term Growth Planning
Short term disruption not only disrupts and interrupts business, but also our thinking in how we do business.
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Illinois Manufacturing Helpline Tip of the Day: COVID-19 Respirators
Are your employees wearing N95 filtering facepiece respirators to protect themselves?
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Illinois Manufacturing Helpline Tip of the Day: Employee Safety During Stay at Home Order
If you do remain open, here are some recommendations to help keep employees safe while they are at work.
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Illinois Manufacturing Helpline Tip of the Day: Essential Businesses and the “Stay at Home” Order
Is your business is essential and, if it isl, do you have to require employees to come to work?
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Pandemic in Cyberspace – Are You Prepared?
As we learn how to mitigate the risks associated with the COVID-19 spread, let us also turn our attention to, and with a great concerted effort, to mitigate the risk associated with our cyber and system security.
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Mitigating Cybersecurity Risks During a Crisis
Some key vulnerabilities to a cyberattack are IT / OT infrastructure, digital information and (IoT) devices.
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Mitigating Risk in Virtual World
Consideration of technology solutions as well as good business practice solutions will form a top tier risk mitigation strategy.all potential risks to an organization.
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Telework Security Basics
With many changes happening at once, telework security could be an afterthought or completely overlooked.
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Block out Eavesdroppers and Protect Your Privacy on Virtual Meetings
If virtual meetings are not set up correctly, former coworkers, disgruntled employees, or hackers might be able to eavesdrop.
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