- Change Control in Project Management - Project changes are inevitable and can kill the project if they are not handled properly. They can come from a multitude of reasons. They can be customer driven, event driven, trickledown event driven, there can be a technology change, someone can change their mind….the list goes on and on. These changes can affect many different… Continue Reading
- The Roundup – IoT Edition - A roundup of posts from this week, as well as a few other things we thought were worth noting. Have a great weekend! Three Ways to Measure the Value of Automation and Process Optimization Rochester Engineers Making a Difference Food Safety Monitoring Change Control in Project Management Continue Reading
- Food Safety Monitoring - A few years ago I made a trip to Houston, Texas. While I was there I stopped for a meal at a Cantina. I ate at a few other local spots as well. On the plane ride home it began: nausea, fever, chills, headache, vomiting. To be frank, I wanted to vomit my guts out. … Continue Reading
- Rochester Engineers Making a Difference - On the heels of the 65th Engineers Week, I would like to highlight the accomplishments of the Rochester Engineering Society (and specifically RES Board Member Lee Loomis) in launching a tutoring program with our city schools. Serving on the board for a number of years, most recently as treasurer, I have been involved with this program… Continue Reading
- 3 Ways to Measure the Value of Automation and Process Optimization - Reading an industry insight report recently, I recognized a condition that plagues many companies operating in today’s manufacturing markets: Change, Complexity, and Costs are so dynamic in ways and at speeds previously unequaled. How can our clients keep up with such challenging factors while achieving their goals and maintaining their advantages? How about exceeding those… Continue Reading
- Engineering and Automation of Winter – Could this be our next frontier? - Speaking as a loyal northerner, snow is a part of our identity. We are proud of our rugged approach to winter weather and making the most of what a snowy climate can offer – good hair days, annihilation of bugs and great sports, such as skating, snowmobiling and Nordic and alpine skiing. However, with climate… Continue Reading
- Change Management for Controls Systems with Git - It is difficult to search software titles for very long without coming across something being sourced by a Git server (such as GitHub). As the default workflow for over 10 million software developers, coupled with the recent announcement that Google Code is being retired, there seems to be every reason to believe that Git is here… Continue Reading
- Food Processing and Safe Food Supply - The United States has one of the highest quality and safest food supplies in the world. This has been accomplished by a strong set of governmental regulations and enforcement and the ability for the average citizen to pay for this quality and safety. Our food supply is so safe that whenever this wall of safety… Continue Reading
- Making Time for A Medical Device Testing System - Time. It’s what everyone wants and needs more of, and it’s all metered out the same. When we think about time in the context of our work, it often falls into conversations like, “we are out of it” or “there’s not enough of it” or “I wish we had more of it.” The fact of… Continue Reading
- The Essential First Step to Capital Project Success - If your business is growing and thriving, you may be at a point where you are seeking a capital improvement…you may know what you want to accomplish, and what benefits to your business you desire, but you’re not sure how to select the best approach? This is a common dilemma that many of our clients… Continue Reading