“Mike is a detail oriented, customer focused partner who provides excellent support and expertise for my sales team. He always adds value to any project that he is involved in. Mike is a regional manager that understands the importance of the manufacturer/distributor relationship providing creative solutions for our customers.”
Mike Stearns
Paxton, Massachusetts, United States
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With over 25 years in the material handling industry, I've developed a deep expertise and…
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You're managing a remote team across different time zones. How can you ensure effective communication?
I worked remotely for 25 years and managed a team while collaborating internationally for the last 5 of them. Here’s what I've learned: • Meetings: Regular team meetings ensure alignment, while one-on-ones foster open communication and address individual needs. • Communication: Every policy, strategy, and decision should be debated, understood, and documented. They might not all agree, but everyone should understand the reasoning. • Connections: Use sincere humor, curiosity, and concern to build strong bonds. A remote relationship can be as tight as one in person. • Trust: Hire good people and trust them. A successful manager concentrates and amplifies existing strengths. The goal: a diverse, engaged team united toward a common purpose.
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Warehouse staff are drowning in peak season demands. How will you help them stay afloat?
Peak season can be demanding, but smart technology can ease the burden. By incorporating robotics, you can: • Reduce manual strain: Tasks like bending, lifting, and walking miles daily wear on workers—robots are built for those tasks. • Maximize inventory efficiency: Intelligent software optimizes inventory placement for faster, more accurate picks with less effort. • Maintain smooth operations: Automation scales with demand, ensuring efficiency even during surges. • Boost employee satisfaction: Reducing physical strain keeps workers happier, more engaged, and less prone to burnout and injury. Happy employees stay longer and show up. Leveraging technology boosts efficiency and keeps your workforce healthier and happier.
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Es war mir eine Freude diese Gruppe durch unser Warehouse zu führen! Es kamen viele spannende Fragen und Synergien auf! Bis zum nächsten Mal!
Es war mir eine Freude diese Gruppe durch unser Warehouse zu führen! Es kamen viele spannende Fragen und Synergien auf! Bis zum nächsten Mal!
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Great to see the spotlight on Sumudu and his incredible impact on operations! Automation may drive efficiency, but the dedication of people like…
Great to see the spotlight on Sumudu and his incredible impact on operations! Automation may drive efficiency, but the dedication of people like…
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It's been a busy December and major change is coming in 2025. Last week we were told that Steele Solutions will purchase the MiTek NA - Platform…
It's been a busy December and major change is coming in 2025. Last week we were told that Steele Solutions will purchase the MiTek NA - Platform…
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Peak season is no joke, but with automation, it doesn’t have to be chaos. Caja Robotics keeps things running smoothly—check us out! #PeakSeason…
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