Jim's Articles

Week of 5 Nov. 12: Don't forget the spouses

Nov 01, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

We recently produced a show over on Pulp & Paper Radio International called: "The New Consultant and their Spouse." It has been listened to many, many times. Doi.... Read More

Week of 29 Oct. 12: Pulling Together

Oct 25, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

One of the biggest challenges to effectively operating any large facility is keeping the employees engaged. In pulp and paper mills, I can usually determine fairly q.... Read More

Week of 22 Oct. 12: Fewer employees

Oct 18, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

The trend toward fewer employees in our pulp and paper mills started many years ago. It was originally driven by cost and quality. Employees obviously cost mon.... Read More

Week of 15 Oct. 12: It's the culture, stupid

Oct 11, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

The older I get and the more I visit businesses, and these can be any kind of businesses, not just pulp and paper mills, the more I am convinced the largest difference bet.... Read More

Week of 8 Oct. 12: Meet Baxter

Oct 04, 2012 at 11:01 am by admin

On 18 Sept 12, Rethink Robotics of Boston, Massachusetts, introduced an industrial robot named “Baxter.” This is not just another industrial.... Read More