by Zach Taylor | Oct 12, 2020 | Safety
Whether it’s a case of lost productivity or a greater likelihood of suffering an injury while on the job, fatigued workers are a real problem in today’s business environment. In fact, according to the National Safety Council, it’s estimated that the...
by Zach Taylor | Oct 7, 2020 | Innovation of Work
Robin Fleming’s guest on this episode of the Innovation of Work podcast is Abby Ferri, CSP. Abby Ferri is a practical, creative, and influential safety and risk management consultant, podcaster, and author. She leverages social media, voice, and the latest...
by Zach Taylor | Oct 7, 2020 | Blog, Safety
Workplace safety is the most important thing managers need to consider, but how is workplace safety managed for mobile workers and lone workers who work in remote environments? Thousands of lone workers and mobile workers travel to remote job sites every day,...
by Zach Taylor | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog, Quality
Quality is everything these days, as consumers aren’t looking for short-lived or poor solutions – they want something that meets their needs both in the near-term and the long-term. It’s why it’s important to consider the total cost of quality,...
by Zach Taylor | Oct 1, 2020 | Blog, Quality
In today’s digital world, quality management has evolved into paperless processes. Taking a digital approach and investing in a quality-focused software, like Anvl’s, not only yields high ROI but also supports the frontline worker throughout the process with...
by Zach Taylor | Oct 1, 2020 | Blog, Feature
Digital Transformation is a heavily used phrase. Simply put, it is a shift to utilizing technology in order to boost business performance. Seems like an easy concept right? Often, however, it is overlooked, or not given the attention it needs in order to be...
by Zach Taylor | Sep 25, 2020 | Blog
Work permits are important and required for a reason. They ensure that your workers are performing the job in the safest manner possible, and serve as a guide to prevent violations or injury. Paper work permits have been the go-to for decades. It’s considered...
by Zach Taylor | Sep 16, 2020 | Blog, Safety
Many businesses have already taken their first steps at digital transformation in a variety of ways. However, there is still a great need to make digital transformation a proactive development within a business rather than seeing it as a checkbox on a list of “to-do”...
by Zach Taylor | Sep 14, 2020 | Innovation of Work
Robin Fleming’s guest on this episode of the Innovation of Work podcast is Chet Brandon, Division Director of Global HSE at Special Metals. Chet Brandon, CSP, CHMM, attended Marshall University in Huntington WV, graduating in 1991 with a Bachelor of Business...
by Zach Taylor | Sep 11, 2020 | Blog, Manufacturing, Safety
COVID-19 has posed many risks to a variety of industries and businesses. Manufacturing employees, in particular, suffer a higher risk during pandemic conditions because they are considered essential, which puts them in the path of virus transmission. In this article,...
by Zach Taylor | Sep 11, 2020 | The Team
“Anvl is a great team to work with- there’s a lot of positive energy, and I love the variety of exposure you get in a startup environment.” Tell me a little more about what you do in your role as the Head of Customer Success at Anvl. My role at Anvl is multi-faceted....
by Zach Taylor | Sep 8, 2020 | Blog, Manufacturing, Quality
Though all businesses strive to improve quality, learning new ways to effectively manage it is often overlooked or shrugged off as an additional, and perhaps even an unnecessary expense. While companies may state and communicate its importance and their commitment to...
by Zach Taylor | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog
Evolution of Training and Engagement Methods Older generations are aging out of the skilled trade workforce, with 31 million jobs expected to be vacant due to retirees by the end of 2020. However, after COVID-19, the nation has seen a surge in early retirement....
by Zach Taylor | Aug 31, 2020 | Blog
So you’ve made the decision to digitally transform your company and make the transition to go from paper operations to digitization. If you do it right, it’s going to be a great move that continues to ensure you’re competitive in your respective...
by Zach Taylor | Aug 28, 2020 | Blog, Safety
The US Department of Labor notes that a company who invests in the safety of their workers will see a reduction in fatalities, injuries, and illnesses. By making this investment, employers can expect company savings such as lower workers’ compensation costs and...
by Zach Taylor | Aug 27, 2020 | Innovation of Work
Robin Fleming’s guest on this episode of the Innovation of Work podcast is Doug Pontsler, Chairman and Managing Director at COVE. Launched in 2018 by the Toledo Museum of Art, COVE is dedicated to the application of visual literacy for industrial and service...
by Zach Taylor | Aug 26, 2020 | Blog
The drive for digital transformation is not going away, nor is it slowing. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the process as face-to-face business operations are being digitally transformed through a growing digitally connected and remote workforce. A new...
by Zach Taylor | Aug 24, 2020 | Blog, Safety
With Anvl’s prioritization on workplace safety, we have developed a blog series that investigates the various costs of a workplace accident or injury. These fall into two categories: those that incur direct costs you can account for; and, indirect costs that aren’t...
by Zach Taylor | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog, Safety
A Call to Leadership After reading the first article in this series, it is evident that psychological wellbeing is essential to prioritize in any business. But, it may be difficult to find a good place to begin an effort to improve on emphasizing the importance of...
by Zach Taylor | Aug 17, 2020 | Blog, Manufacturing
Although making the paper-to-digital transformation may seem expensive and daunting—particularly in manufacturing where documentation is an integral part of day-to-day work—going paperless can actually turn an impressive ROI in terms of efficiency, reliability,...
