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News, tips, software updates, advice and insight on operations
management from a technology innovator.

May 1, 2018

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Similar to every other industry - the commercial laundry industry is undergoing a technology transformation. If you're not riding the technological wave you're likely falling behind your peers.

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April 13, 2018

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According to a 2013 Gallup poll, more than 70% of American workers are not engaged at work. With the increase of distractions and the demands of personal lives, employees find it hard to focus to produce their best work. Creating an environment for motivating employees is a constant challenge, but when done correctly it becomes the holy grail for productivity.

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March 22, 2018

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Would you watch your team's basketball game without a scoreboard? No way!

 You would be missing the score, the time-clock, and updating your bracket would be impossible!

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May 24, 2017

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Introducing Spindle's NEW Internet of Things Kit!

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May 8, 2017

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There are many ways to measure employee performance in food processing, commercial laundry or industrial environment… most of which can be boiled down to several essential categories.

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April 17, 2017

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SpindleLIVE 2.1.0 was released 4/15/2017.  The enhancements include:

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April 4, 2017

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Everyone is looking to increase productivity, and we know of no better way than implementing a visual workplace. Visual Workplace is a feature of our SpindleLIVE software that will increase

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April 4, 2017

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Creating an environment for motivating employees is a constant challenge and sometimes seen as the holy grail of productivity. In order to encourage employees, we must understand the inherent motivational triggers and then design programs to support them.

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April 4, 2017

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Investing in new equipment to keep operations running smoothly is a constant financial trade-off decision. Making equipment investment decisions should not be void of data. Are you using your current equipment to full capacity? What efficiencies are gained with new equipment versus minimizing downtime with your current equipment.

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March 16, 2017

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Food processing plants contain hazards unique to their industry – more than the typical manufacturing environment. These often include

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February 20, 2017

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 The US food industry is made up of an approximately 21,000 companies with an estimated $750 billion in revenue. Worldwide processed food sales are about $2 trillion.

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February 16, 2017

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Your operations process is a combination of moving parts armed with a steady flow of constant information. Relying on outdated software and old operations processes can quickly leave your company behind. The world has gone digital, it’s important to stay up-to-date, but connecting and integrating data for all your equipment and labor productivity is cumbersome and time consuming. If only there was a better way...

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February 2, 2017

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 Your operations process is a combination of moving parts armed with a steady flow of constant information.  Connecting and integrating data for all of your equipment and labor productivity is cumbersome and time consuming.  If only there were a better way... 

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January 18, 2017

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‘ A high performer can deliver 400% more productivity than the average performer.’ –Harvard Business Review

At Spindle we pride ourselves in our ability to help companies improve productivity and exceed business goals. However, our software is only a piece of the efficiency puzzle. It all starts with people. Building a strong high-performance workforce is vital to the success of your manufacturing operations.

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January 11, 2017

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How to Cut Manufacturing Costs

As a manufacturing plant manager your goal is to run a successful and efficient operation. We’ve put together some ideas to help you cut manufacturing costs by focusing on four areas of your operation: Labor Costs, Energy Consumption, Material Costs, and Capital Investment.    

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January 3, 2017

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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2015 there were approximately 2.9 million workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers.

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