Wow, we’re into the 2nd quarter of 2021 and let’s just say everyone is learning that half of business is staying in the game and the other half is innovating so you can continue growing. What a roller coaster ride. So with all of these changes, there are a few trends, that in my opinion, may be here to stay. Let’s look into these.
In December of 2019, while “chatting” on Twitter, an unlikely source, Chris Astley-Stone of Burley Appliances Ltd., a UK manufacturer of the world’s most efficient & cleanest wood-burning stoves, gave us an idea. It was an idea that we should host a USA Manufacturing Chat, one similar to their UK Manufacturing Chat. Since this chat is pretty time-consuming to manage, I volunteered to start it but only if I could get some help.
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So let’s just say the obvious! 2020 reminds me of that game you play in the carnival called Whac-A-Mole. You know the one were moles pop up out of nowhere and if you make contact with them you win a point. Nationally and Globally many of our partners, clients and friends where in the same boat. Personally and professionally I learned many lessons. Believe it or not, some positive events took place too.
Not that I have not had near death experiences before, there was one in 2020 that really threw me for a loop. There are plenty of people who have been in more horrific predicaments; so please this does not take anything away from any of you. This just taught me, along with the year 2020, that you just never know what to expect and how to react.
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As mentioned before, a Global Economy has and always will be essential. By all means, there are certain products that I buy from other countries. Let’s just say I have a taste for German Chocolate, Italians make super cool shoes etc. But I still try my very best to support the USA and make an extra effort to allow my spending dollars to stay here.
If you have not read our blog on Work Ethic, please do. Today I want to talk about something known throughout the ages as the Last Ditch Effort. According to Grammar Monster (www.grammar-monster.com), “A last ditch attempt is a last-minute attempt or an attempt to do something at the final opportunity to do so. This term has its origins in a speech by King William III of England in the late 17th Century. He called upon all Englishmen to “fight and die in the last ditch” to defend England.”
It is my belief that work ethic comes from a place of positivity. From the time I could actually “talk” and “walk” my Mom and Dad gave me chores. These changed as my capabilities and age progressed. I was highly rewarded for extraordinary accomplishments, not just expected activities. I’ve had times wherein I “raged” against this concept with lazy tendencies or rebuttals. However, I came right back around to this way of life for a variety of reasons. Let me share those with you.
After a few decades in the manufacturing and distribution industry, I have seen many shipping trends come and go. Let’s face it, I was here when the Internet was referred to as the World Wide Web. Right now, we are facing challenging times that affect how goods are supplied. However, it is my prediction these shipping methods and changes will stay.
Everyone needs to work from home sometimes. We’ve discussed how to best present and prepare in this post and the same goes for working remote. Whatever the case, there are definite do’s and don’ts of working from home in order to stay productive and the golden rule is “don’t do anything at home you wouldn’t in your office”. Let’s take a look!
