Kimball Midwest Blog (27)

An Organized Shop Can Increase Profits

January 19, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Imagine this: You walk into your shop before the sun rises. You turn on the lights and maybe trip over a couple parts. You start your first job of the day, and you can’t find the right part. Sound familiar? Most would agree this is not the best way to start your day.

Tags: Organization, MRO, Inventory

4 Reasons Buying American Matters

January 12, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

In 2011, more than $2 million worth of fun pet products were shipped to American Walmart locations by a Chinese supplier after being made in a factory not authorized by the company, according to a 2013 New York Times report.

Tags: Culture, Products, Safety, American

How to Advance Your Career in 2018

January 5, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

It's a new year, and you know what that means: It's resolution time. Did you know that 41% of Americans usually make resolutions? The majority of these resolutions are related to self-improvement or financial decisions, which all tie into your career.

Most people want to better themselves in some way - move up the ladder at their workplace, increase their earnings, etc. Here are a few ways that can help you reach your career goals and resolutions in the new year.

Tags: Training, Development, Career

How To Plan For The New Year

December 29, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

Planning for the new year can be easy if you follow a simple structure. Just start with a goal and break it down into objectives, strategies, and tactics. Once every small detail is planned (your tactics), the goal will seem much more achievable and realistic.

Tags: Organization, How To, Planning

3 Ways Inventory Accuracy Helps Your Business

December 22, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

For many businesses in many industries, having enough inventory, and an accurate count of it, is essential.

Tags: Organization, MRO, Inventory

Delivery and Fulfillment is Risky Business

December 15, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

As we are deep into the holiday season, some people might be getting nervous about whether their gifts will arrive in time to be wrapped and put under the tree. Getting packages and receiving everything you order can be a risk when your time is limited.

Tags: Delivery, Shipping

Key Elements of a Hydraulic Hose Assembly

December 8, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

Hydraulic hose assemblies are used in many applications, but no matter the job, they carry fluids under extreme pressure to provide power to operate equipment. From the truck on the highway to the rollercoaster ride at your favorite amusement park, hydraulics help safely operate, control, and power many types of equipment.

Tags: MRO, Hydraulics, Hydraulic Systems

Prepare Your Shop For Winter

December 1, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

If you work in any kind of shop, you know just how brutal winter can get. What can you do to keep your workers safe and maintain productivity during the colder, winter months? The following explains how to prepare your shop, your equipment, and your employees for winter.

Tags: Safety, How To, Winter

How to Avoid Electrical Wiring Failures

November 24, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

One of the best ways to avoid electrical issues is to properly crimp electrical terminals. Did you know that it’s estimated that almost 60% of unplanned maintenance is related to electrical failure? When your terminals are crimped properly, you can help rule out that possibility and get to the root of the problem faster.

Tags: Maintenance, How To, Electrical

How to Turn Costs into Profits

November 17, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

Small, consumable parts don’t cost very much, and they’re hardly worth worrying about, right? Not so fast. Those small parts quickly add up, typically as much as $15 - $20 per transaction. Over time, that’s hundreds or even thousands of dollars per month leaking from your bottom line.

Tags: MRO, How To, Repair

How to Recruit Rockstar Employees

November 10, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

Recruiting or hiring candidates for your business can be tedious and stressful-- How do you know where to look for candidates? What qualities should you look for in your ideal candidate? With an expansive job market and pool of individuals looking for jobs, there are tools you can use and qualities to look for when searching for your future employees.

Tags: How To, Recruiting, Career

How to Best Use Your Heat Gun

November 3, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

The cold weather has arrived for much of the country. You may be thinking about investing in a heat gun in case frozen parts get in the way of your job. Heat guns, however, provide solutions to problems that have nothing to do with the cold weather. They are very versatile tools with a wide range of uses.

Tags: Products, How To, Shop Supplies

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