From a business standpoint, the decision to specify a standby generator system is based on how much an electrical outage will cost in lost production, lost revenue, and dissatisfied customers. If you know the cost of an outage to your business, and the capital, operating, and maintenance costs of a standby generator, you can analyze the numbers. Read More
You would be hard-pressed not to find a caster somewhere in nearly any
occupied commercial building. They can be found on office chairs,
cabinets, carts, material trucks, under small machines, and more. This
article includes data and information to assist in selecting the best
caster for your application. A caster consists of a plate or
stem, a caster type frame called a caster bracket and a wheel. There are
many varieties of caster wheels, frame types and options. Read More
The Nest is the first thermostat in almost 60 years that's designed in
an entirely different way. That's since the T-86 Honeywell came out in
1953. The Nest was designed by former Apple executive Tony Fadell in brainstorming sessions with several other technology experts. Read More
In the today’s uncertain business climate, and with people deciding to put off retirement, climbing the corporate ladder is more complicated than before. People on the ladder rungs above you just aren't going anywhere. The editors of Fortune say companies are now pushing lateral moves as career enhancements. Moving sideways may not be what you want, but it can give you a wider range of experience. Read More
The holidays are over and the cash and gift cards are burning a hole in your pocket. You've thought about getting a tablet computer or maybe an iPad. What are the pros and cons? First, we're talking Apples and oranges. While Amazon's Kindle Fire has widened its realm of capabilities with a low price point, Web access... Read More
There are lots of interesting celebrity birthdays in the February 2012 edition of SupplyLine. Everyone from athletes Oscar De La Hoya and Greg Norman to actors Kelsey Grammar and Drew Barrymore. Also look for a profile of actor Burt Reynolds, too. Do you share a birthday with one of February's celebrities? Read More