SMC Ltd and the Impacts of COVID-19

  • On January 11, 2021
SMC Ltd and the Impacts of COVID-19 By Lisa Derby-Oden Whether as individuals, families, communities, places of work, and more, we have all been impacted by COVID-19. Our experiences have all varied, and despite the difficult times, there are good things that are also coming out of the pandemic. Let’s take a look at SMC […]
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Shout Out Monalex Manufacturing, Inc.

  • On January 5, 2021
Monalex Manufacturing, Inc. Receives ISO Certification By Lisa Derby Oden Did you know that there are over one million companies and organizations in over 170 countries that are ISO 9001 certified? Now there is one more. Monalex Manufacturing, Inc. located in Douglas, MA, has recently received certification in ISO 9001:2015. ISO 9001:2015 is a quality […]
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Shout Out 2.0 Goes to TrueBounce

  • On August 17, 2020
Shout Out 2.0 Goes to TrueBounce By Lisa Derby Oden Pivot is a basketball term that means to keep one foot in place while moving the other. It is used when a player wants to re-position him/herself for a pass or a shot. It is an especially fitting term when you take a look at […]
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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

  • On August 4, 2020
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Applications and Benefits in the Manufacturing Workplace By Lisa Derby Oden In today’s global community it is not unusual for a company to have employees who have limited English language skills. Manufacturers can increase worker safety, improve customer service and productivity, increase team effectiveness, create pathways for promotion […]
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The ABC’s of Returning Safely to Work!

  • On May 29, 2020
The ABC’s of Returning Safely to Work! Darcy Cook is the Director of Emergency Management for Safety Trainers, located in Worcester, MA. She delivered a five-part content-rich webinar series “The ABC’s of Returning Safely to Work” that forms the foundation for the following information. This serves as ‘cliff notes’ for the series and has been […]
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When the Going Gets Tough, Manufacturers Find a Way Part 2

  • On May 12, 2020
strong>When the Going Gets Tough, Manufacturers Find a Way: Manufacturers Traversing Turbulent Times Part 2 By Lisa Derby Oden In our previous blog, Part 1, we began sharing the experiences manufacturers are having as they make their way through the COVID-19 pandemic. Yes, there are difficulties, and manufacturers are finding their way day by day. […]
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When the Going Gets Tough, Manufacturers Find a Way

  • On May 4, 2020
When the Going Gets Tough, Manufacturers Find a Way: Manufacturers Traversing Tumultuous Times, Part One By Lisa Derby Oden It is hard to distance yourself from COVID-19 these days, and if we could social distance ourselves from it, we might not feel so tentative and lonely. But it is everywhere and consumes the news, our […]
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How Dreams Turn Into Industry 4.0

  • On April 21, 2020
How Dreams Turn Into Industry 4.0 By Lisa Derby Oden, MassMEP Project Development Coordinator Industry 4.0 is upon us. What does that mean? It refers to the fourth industrial revolution that applies to manufacturing. The first revolution related to mechanization as a result of water and steam power. The second involved mass production and assembly […]
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Tips to Manage When it’s NOT Business as Usual

  • On April 17, 2020
By Lisa Derby Oden These are unusual times for all of us. Uncertainty runs high, and the unknown is the boogie man that stalks us. As a manufacturer, here are 5 tips for you to shake off these uncomfortable feelings and focus forward. 1) Keep communication channels open. Whether you are an essential business and […]
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COVID-19 and OSHA

  • On April 15, 2020
April, 1, 2020 COVID-19 and OSHA Reporting and Recordkeeping As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow across the U.S., employers should consider Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) injury and illness recording and reporting obligations in connection with confirmed employee cases of COVID-19. Generally, OSHA requires covered employers to prepare and maintain records […]
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