What is strategic sourcing? Process, costs, and how it saves money
Strategic sourcing is a long-term, total-value approach to buying, one that selects suppliers on the full cost of a relationship rather than the lowest quoted price. It is a discipline within procurement, and procurement is a function within supply chain...
HVAC Strategies to Control Airborne Pathogens
Influenza, COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses can spread from one person to another via airborne pathogens. People who are infected may expel pathogenic material into the air by coughing,...
Heat related illness prevention: a workplace safety guide
In 2018, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded 3,120 heat exposure cases that resulted in days away from work. That same year, the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries attributed 49...
Sustainability at Work
When you distribute hundreds of thousands of items worldwide like Grainger does, the hidden health, environmental and social implications can feel overwhelming. It’s easy to talk about environment, sustainability and...
Safety Habits and the Benefits They Bring
“Safety should be a habit.” It’s an admirable idea, and it’s frequently stated as a goal. But what does it really mean? In this article we’ll look at good safety habits...
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