 spent some time providing emotional and spiritual support to them, the roommates were able to process their sadness and grief in a better way and hang in there. It’s always tough on the other residents, when someone passes away, because they are also very sick or elderly. So, the CNA taking the time to talk with them and give them a warm hug and wishes for peace, hopefully made a difference in how they grieved over the loss of their roommate and friend. Hopefully, they experienced a glimpse of the little boy, Jesus’ light, love and peace, which he gave to the Magi in that first epiphany experience. At the very least, they did experience God’s presence, compassion and peace for them through the CNA’s respect and care for them.
I think that my stories about the nursing work have much relevance for the Church and what God calls us to do as Christians, especially as Deacons and Elders. Deacons are called to visit the sick, elderly, and needy and provide them with emotional, spiritual and practical support. Elders are called to provide counsel and emotional and spiritual support to the members, whenever needed. As a part of our ordination or installation of Deacons and Elders, we ask that they promise to share the love and justice of Jesus Christ. All members are called to share the love and Word of Jesus Christ with others. So, actually there is much overlap between the nursing work and the work of church leaders and members! We have some very caring, wonderful Deacons and very caring, wise Elders in this church, and many caring members, so I hope that you will be inspired by the nursing stories and the story of the Magi to help people today, to continue having those epiphany experiences of God’s light and love, as Pastor Barbara Brown Taylor said!
May we be Christians and a church, who continue to share in small and big ways, the light, love and peace of Jesus, so that the Epiphany is not just a nice, ancient story, but one that continues to have relevance because people are still having revelations of Jesus’ presence and light! Amen.A high-functioning distribution center is a crucial part of any supply chain. It plays a significant role in receiving inventory, expediting shipping processes, getting things where they need to go and keeping inventory moving.
When distribution centers are inefficient, the whole system fails. That’s where supply chain optimization comes in.
The first step of any optimization project is to thoroughly assess your current operations. This will help you identify any bottlenecks or inefficiencies in your facility. Below are five areas to evaluate when looking to increase efficiency and productivity within your warehouse operations.
If your facility isn’t designed with your workers in mind, it can lead to a number of problems. For example, if your workers must walk long distances to retrieve items or struggle to find them, that can decrease productivity over time.
Your distribution center should also be designed to promote safety. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 4.8 out of every 100 warehouse workers suffer from work-related injuries each year. This can lead to lost workdays, low morale and higher workers’ compensation costs.
Your facility’s processes may be invisible, but they’re a key aspect of your operations. When your processes are inefficient, they can lead to serious problems down the line.
Are items being stored in the most efficient way possible?
Can items be picked and packed more quickly?
Is there a way to reduce the number of steps or touches involved in each process?
By evaluating your processes, you can make changes that will lead to more efficient warehouse operations.
If your assets don’t properly serve your space and operations, they can lead to inefficiencies and wasted time. For example, if you’re working with outdated technology or improperly sized racks or aisles, you might be facing the risk of higher costs, more errors and continued delays.
It’s also important to consider how your assets are being used. Are they being used in the most efficient way possible? Can they be better utilized? These are the types of questions an experienced consultant will look to answer when examining your facility’s assets.
Your warehouse’s systems also play a vital role in its operations. They help you manage inventory, track orders and communicate with customers.
When examining your systems, you should ask yourself if they are meeting your needs. Do they provide end-to-end visibility across all systems? Are they intuitive? Are they up to date? If not, it may be time to make some changes.
This is where a supply chain consultant can be beneficial. They will have a deep understanding of the latest warehouse technology – not just the outdated systems you’ve been using for the last 10 years. Using this knowledge, they’ll help you select and implement the right systems for your unique needs.
The layout of your distribution center plays a significant role in its efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, many warehouses are still using outdated layout designs, which makes it challenging to meet the demands of today’s consumers.
In many cases, companies realize they need to update their distribution operations to keep up with changing order volumes and profiles. This may involve adding new technology, expanding the facility or making other operational changes to help support your current and future requirements.
At Tompkins Solutions, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. We work with every client to develop a customized design and implementation plan based on their unique operations. Our unbiased approach ensures you receive the best solutions tailored to your specific requirements. Contact us today to learn how to increase efficiency and productivity within your warehouse operations.Graduated in Labour Relations from the University of Vigo, with more than 14 years of experience in the area of labor law and Social Security. She specialized in business advice. She graduated in Labor Relations.
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The survival prospects of the tree-leaping marsupials were boosted when Bush Heritage joined the Department of Parks and Wildlife in translocating 30 phascogales to the reserve in 2010.
The animals were provided with wool-lined boxes to protect them from predators and they are now breeding successfully.
Bush Heritage ecologist Angela Sanders said the artificial habitat was vital to ensure the survival of the marsupials in a translocation.
"The phascogales are so tiny we could not determine where they are living and study their behaviour without the nest boxes," she said.
"We have also been able to put remote cameras on the breeding sites to find out so much about them."
Because of their breeding success, Bush Heritage is planning to add 30 more boxes to a wider area, increasing the total number of nesting sites to 60.
Spokeswoman Annette Ruzika said the woodlands were a prime conservation reserve and it was positive to see a stable population that was breeding and continuing to use the boxes five years on.
"It could feed into the next translocation initiative; this project is part of a 10-year research plan across the country to address species extinction," she said.
"This could have great implications for future reintroduction programs, in some cases that is what these animals need, they need to be reintroduced into habitats where it is safe for them to survive."
A more extensive trap-and-release monitoring system is being planned for later this year to determine if the phascogales have moved beyond the Kojonup reserve.
The project is a part of Bush Heritage Australia's science program that will bring together 55 conservation research projects across a broad range of ecological sciences and conservation fields.Hi all, I'm an engineer/analyst who does a lot of kludging around and managed somehow to start making trail maps in the evenings after work too. I'd been looking around for a GIS forum and just stumbled upon y'uns.
I'll be continuing to try to do the best I can with carto/GIS as an "other duty as assigned", with only an ArcView license level and without the $$$ for even a Maplex extension, wishing I had the artistic sensibility of many of you.
Someone nabbed me recently to interview me about the recreational mapping side of what I do.
Since I'm sure I'll be blundering about hereabouts for a while figured I might as well introduce myself. Thanks in advance for your hoped for patience!
Peter Fleszar
Harrisburg PA area
I only know enough to be really dangerous
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Welcome to Cartotalk, Peter. Look forward to seeing your posts and comments!
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Montreal
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0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous usersWe are living in times when almost everything is required at the finger tips. Gone are the days when we would want to wait for certain things that were so called “good”. Is it the same when we talk about the plastic molding dies? Well, the advanced technology has made it possible to get the most efficient plastic mold according to the specific custom