by Zach Taylor | Aug 17, 2020 | Blog, Quality, Safety
Many companies seem to mentally compartmentalize safety, quality and operations into separate areas. Those in charge of safety in the plant may connect with management about potential hazards, but they may not connect daily with those in charge of quality control or...
by Zach Taylor | Aug 14, 2020 | Blog, Safety
Why Psychological Safety is Important at Work When I say the phrase “safety at work,” what is it the first thing that pops into your mind? Is it risk prevention? Maybe you are thinking about being confident that the machinery you are about to use is up-to-date...
by Zach Taylor | Aug 12, 2020 | Blog
Disengaged workers cost businesses a lot more than they might realize. Those employees are what the Gallup organization defines as “unhappy and unproductive at work and liable to spread negativity to coworkers.” Their loss of productivity, quality defects, and other...
by Zach Taylor | Aug 10, 2020 | Blog, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety
The idea of a paperless workplace is older than the first Star Wars movie (a little older, actually—an article called “The Office of the Future” appeared in Bloomberg Businessweek in 1975 touting paperless operations). Yet, it has taken manufacturers much longer to...
by Zach Taylor | Aug 7, 2020 | Blog, Mining, Safety
Mining is one of the world’s most dangerous industries. Workers face life-threatening hazards daily, both above and below ground. Mining companies have turned to digital transformation and the latest developments in machine automation, artificial intelligence, machine...
by Zach Taylor | Aug 6, 2020 | Blog, Safety
It’s common for many businesses, especially those in high-risk industries, to develop stringent safety guidelines that they expect their workers to follow. These guidelines are designed to minimize the risk of workplace injury and fatalities. And while safety...
by Zach Taylor | Jul 31, 2020 | Blog
There’s digital transformation… and then there’s digital innovation. There’s no question that going digital has its benefits, and usually these benefits are realized in terms of improved productivity and a greater overall return on investment...
by Zach Taylor | Jul 30, 2020 | Blog, Manufacturing, Quality, Safety
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” ~ Vince Lombardi Every manufacturing business will eventually encounter quality problems, but all can take steps to identify quality issues before they become serious problems. In...
by Zach Taylor | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog, Logistics
Like many industries, the trucking industry has had to adapt in very specific ways in response to COVID-19. However, the industry was already struggling with driver retention, decreases in flexibility, and increases in demand. The sudden demands placed on the trucking...
by Zach Taylor | Jul 23, 2020 | Blog
Leading Indicators Today The term “leading indicators” is often used when discussing the technical observations of risk predictors within a company. Some examples of leading indicators include a ratio of safe to unsafe observations, the number of inspections...
by Zach Taylor | Jul 14, 2020 | Blog, Energy
Electrical work poses many risks and hazards to its frontline workers on a daily basis. It is up to electric companies to mitigate these risks and incorporate new technologies that help reduce the need of onsite manual labor and increase the use of automation and...
by Zach Taylor | Jul 10, 2020 | Blog
Here at Anvl, we are proud of the revolutionary technology we have developed to provide a one-of-a-kind experience to you and your business. In particular, we are especially inspired by one of our most innovative creations- Anvl Workflow. Since this product is so...
by Zach Taylor | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Manufacturing, Quality
Of course, every organization is really concerned about manufacturing quality, not just quality inspections. A rush to meet quality inspections, or a concern about random inspections, should never be the focus. Instead, companies should seek to get ahead of quality...
by Zach Taylor | Jun 19, 2020 | Press Release
FISHERS, Ind. (June 19, 2020) — During TechPoint’s 21st annual Mira Awards gala, Anvl received the Innovation of the Year award for Automated Offline-capable Hazard Identification capabilities. Due to COVID-19, the awards gala was postponed from the spring and...
by Zach Taylor | Jun 12, 2020 | Articles
Read the full post on Construction Executive. “Digital transformation” could be in the running for buzzword of the year, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, digital solutions should be a top priority with a renewed focus on worker, vendor...
by Zach Taylor | Jun 10, 2020 | Blog, Safety
Mobile device usages has soared, outpacing laptop, desktop and tablet usage as of March 2020 following the COVID-19 pandemic. Mobile app spend was the highest in history in Q1 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone in the world is now more accustomed to mobile...
by Zach Taylor | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, Manufacturing, Quality
In the world of manufacturing and construction, safety, quality, and productivity are inextricably linked. It’s impossible to sacrifice one without sacrificing the others. When organizations put better care into maintaining their safety, quality, and...
by Zach Taylor | May 20, 2020 | Press Release
FISHERS, Ind. (May 20, 2020) – Recently featured in an independent research firm report on health and safety mobile applications, Anvl looks to deliver needed support for workers as businesses reopen across the country. In response to COVID-19, workers need...
by Zach Taylor | Apr 20, 2020 | Blog, Safety
Safety should never be an afterthought. Employees and managers are not able to achieve a safe work site if safety isn’t prioritized. If the budget — and, indeed, the entirety of the project — hasn’t been planned around safety, it’s unlikely that the...
by Zach Taylor | Apr 9, 2020 | Blog, Safety
It’s undeniable that management has a significant impact on safety programs. Management provides more than the core programs that make up safety processes—they also provide vision and leadership. Managers need to lead by example, provide the required resources,...
