PPE for Schools: A guide to ASTM International’s new mask standard
Posted by Charnett Moffett on Tue, 04/27/2021 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ASTM International published its first-ever standard for face coverings to help establish minimum design, performance, labeling and...
OVERCOMING 5 COMMON OBSTACLES MULTI-SITE FACILITIES MANAGERS FACE IN THEIR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES
The COVID-19 pandemic presented organizations everywhere with numerous challenges to overcome. Supply chain continuity and the role it played within the health and safety of customers and employees was one...
“…It’s the first live event we will attend, since Covid…” “…Will enough FM’s show to make it worth it… What about the delta variant?” These were the questions that were racing...
What is the PPE school procurement process? Here’s everything you need to know
Posted by on Thu, 03/18/2021 With school reopening plans dependent on personal protective equipment (PPE), district and school leaders have had to familiarize themselves with the PPE procurement process. An article...
Why a Connected Supply Chain is No Longer Optional
Today’s maintenance, repair, and operations professionals have access to a plethora of advanced technologies that automate processes, simulate market scenarios, and drive optimal decisions. The emerging fourth industrial revolution empowers...
Everything administrators need to know about school district procurement for PPE
Emerging trends in procuring PPE and other essential materials The COVID-19 pandemic caused many institutions to rethink their procurement processes. District leaders have faced an especially daunting challenge – to uphold...
The COVID-19 pandemic proved that global and regional surges in demand can critically impact the supply network, exposing the faults of conventional wisdom regarding supply chain: that it’s most efficient...
How SDI helped the New York City Department of Education obtain PPE for schools
Posted by on Mon, 02/22/2021 COVID-19 has disrupted just about every aspect of education, including the supplies schools need to operate safely and effectively. Because of the pandemic, sourcing personal...
Supply Chain Checkup – 4 Supply Chain KPI’s That Can Help Manage Your Supply Network
In the MRO world, parts need to arrive on time to reliably maintain systems. Proper planning & forecasting helps in most cases but there will always be urgent orders that...
