We use squirrel as a code word whenever someone starts trailing off into a completely different topic. It’s not the same as rabbit hole which means losing track of time completely while over-analyzing a single niche issue. Construction reports often have squirrels of considerable size in them distracting us from the truth in the manufacturing […]
Spiffs: Shaping a Selling Strategy for Manufacturers and their Distributors to Overcome Disruption
Most economic forecasters do their best to sound optimistic. There are many reasons for this, not the least of which is keeping people from being depressed. Deloitte, who knows about these things, cautioned optimism around revenue growth. In their 2022 manufacturing industry outlook, they said that optimism should be “held in check by caution from […]
Examining ADA Restroom Requirements: The foundation for accessible design
Universal design. Accessible design. ADA design. These terms all convey images of unattractive, institutional spaces. Yet, they are vital to life, and so are the people that design, operate, and maintain these spaces we rely on for our daily life. Accessible public restrooms are integral for any commercial space and are not just for the […]


