The engineering and construction industry is facing many challenges. In a recent independent global survey of the industry carried out by Censuswide Research, the top challenges and goals that were identified included: Tackling these challenges is not easy when we are surrounded by global economic and political uncertainties. If there is one word that describes what companies need to
1. Vision statement A vision statement is a concise and inspiring declaration of what your project team wants to achieve in the long term. It should answer the question: What is the ultimate impact or value of our project? To craft a vision statement, you can brainstorm with your team about the big picture, the
It’s one thing to talk about sustainability. It’s another to embed it into the way your business actually works. That’s exactly what remanufacturing does. And if the word makes you think of dusty shelves, warranty parts, or “second best,” it’s time for a mindset shift. What Remanufacturing Really Means in 2025 Remanufacturing isn’t about fixing
As supply chains continue to shift under the weight of geopolitical tensions, evolving trade agreements, and—most critically—volatile tariff structures, businesses face mounting pressure to adapt quickly. Tariff regulations can significantly impact the cost of goods, disrupt procurement strategies, and erode profit margins with little warning. To remain competitive, organizations need an ERP solution that is
1. Understand EI Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, evaluate, and respond to your own emotions and the emotions of others. It’s critical in the workplace because it affects how you handle conflict, work under pressure, and collaborate with teammates. To cultivate resilience, start by developing self-awareness. Recognize your emotional triggers and understand how they
For organizations, eliminating unnecessary costs should be second nature. This applies across all business functions, especially in IT. Savvy CIOs are constantly looking for opportunities to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and maximize value. But sometimes this enthusiasm can go too far. Eager cost-cutting can leave the IT department vulnerable to common issues that end up
What is problem management? Problem management is a key ITSM process that identifies and resolves the underlying causes of incidents occurring in an IT service. By honing into the root cause, problem management aims to minimize the incidents that happen in the first place. Incidents that repeatedly crop up can cause frustrations all around. Think about the
1. Talent management framework A talent management framework is a set of policies, processes, and tools that guide the planning, acquisition, development, and retention of talent in an organization. It helps to align the human resources strategy with the business strategy, and to ensure that the right people are in the right roles at the
AI is everywhere. You see it in your inbox, apps, and across every social feed. From chatbots that book your dinner to tools that write your emails, the buzz is nonstop. But most of that noise is about consumer AI – nice to have, not mission critical. For medical device manufacturers delivering service in high-stakes,
Next up in our blog series exploring the 2022 Gartner® Market Guide for Mobile Workforce Management Software for Utilities (released in May 2022), we focus on the intelligent utility and the use of system and data integration to help drive a single view of the truth. Gartner addresses this as one of their key findings in the 2022
