David Kraft

Some of the environmental issues that arise from paper production and disposal include the pollution of air and water, high energy use, large landfill requirements and deforestation. To keep the impact on the environment to a minimum we need to change the ways in which we view paper products and...

Construction is a business, and the purpose of business is to make a profit. Whether or not the building project makes a profit can be decided before the first nail is driven or the first piece of lumber is cut. It all starts out with an estimate. To the average builder...

Many people getting a new contract end up with a new phone too but what about the used cell phone sitting back at home? What happens to it? Sometimes a child will use it for a toy. Why not talk like mom and dad on the cell phone? If a...

Implementing new construction software can be a significant challenge. To ensure success, it's important to fully understand your business objectives regarding the new software and develop a plan to meet those objectives. The purpose of this article, then, is to provide an outline of key elements that all companies need to...

Can MRP software apply to a sales organization? As a sales organization, your primary focus is using your staff of manufacturers reps, to match the needs of potential customers to the manufacturing output of the manufacturing companies. MRP/ERP software has its roots in manufacturing, but like all products branched...

In 1994, chemistry professor Martin B. Hocking conducted a study that focused on a life cycle assessment of different kinds of reusable and disposable cups in terms of their energy usage and consumption. The results of the study challenged what was then conventional wisdom about some of these products. Dr....

Companies that undertake the process of implementing a new ERP software system often mistakenly view the task as one that is entirely IT and technical. This belief is one of the most common reasons that new software often takes longer than necessary to be successful, particularly when the new software...

As mobile phone technology evolves and improves, becoming an affordable option for mobile communication, consumers from all walks of life are taking advantage of the available technology. With the ability to access email or surf the internet from anywhere, even students, stay at home moms and retirees are turning towards...

How many different cleaners do you have in your house? If you're like most people, you probably have a specific cleaner for just about any purpose - one for cleaning the shower, another for the carpet, another for windows and glass, another for the coffee table, and so on. Have...

Manufacturing software systems are normally designed with an executive dashboard module that allows executives and users the ability to get a quick view of every facet of the business - typically in real time. Executive dashboards serve a specific and important purpose. Top level management in large companies do not have...