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Conflict will inevitably happen at a jobsite. However, it is not about avoiding conflict but figuring out how to handle the conflict. Brian Niccum is the director of site management at Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS). Niccum provides insight for conflicts that can arise on sites and how to deal with them properly and professionally to ensure a project gets completed safely.

“Having the smaller issues resolved in the beginning works to deescalate the larger conflict” said Niccum. Larger issues that arise in conflict require parties to remain deescalates and logical when working towards conflict resolution. The neutral space allows for mediators to not take sides and emphasize common ground. As people work together on projects the more growth will happen which then produces resiliency towards the obstacle’s teams face. Each party/trade requires an empathic approach when issues arise between multiple departments. Misinterpretations may be common among different perspectives. Therefore, all parties much be present to ensure equality and clarity among the parties.

Site Mangers and every employee partake in a disk assessment at Designed Conveyor Systems which determines a fit between your personality and work style in order to create teams that are more compatible when working closely on projects together. “Onsite confclit doesn’t necessarily make it all the way up to leadership and senior leadership” Said Niccum. Designed Conveyor Systems gave teams a two day training on conflict resolution that now has equipped members thus far with skills to address conflict and resolved issues safely and effectively.

Conflict will inevitably happen at a jobsite. However, it is not about avoiding conflict but figuring out how to handle the conflict. Brian Niccum is the director of site management at Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS). Niccum provides insight for conflicts that can arise on sites and how to deal with them properly and professionally to ensure a project gets completed safely.

“Having the smaller issues resolved in the beginning works to deescalate the larger conflict” said Niccum. Larger issues that arise in conflict require parties to remain deescalates and logical when working towards conflict resolution. The neutral space allows for mediators to not take sides and emphasize common ground. As people work together on projects the more growth will happen which then produces resiliency towards the obstacle’s teams face. Each party/trade requires an empathic approach when issues arise between multiple departments. Misinterpretations may be common among different perspectives. Therefore, all parties much be present to ensure equality and clarity among the parties.

Site Mangers and every employee partake in a disk assessment at Designed Conveyor Systems which determines a fit between your personality and work style in order to create teams that are more compatible when working closely on projects together. “Onsite confclit doesn’t necessarily make it all the way up to leadership and senior leadership” Said Niccum. Designed Conveyor Systems gave teams a two day training on conflict resolution that now has equipped members thus far with skills to address conflict and resolved issues safely and effectively.

Technology is integral to staying relevant in modern supply chain logistics, especially in markets that are always on the move and projected to evolve. A Licensed engineer and Designed Conveyor Systems’ President, Matt Ferguson, has witnessed this critical phenomenon firsthand.  Throughout his career, he’s observed how – when properly implemented and progress is identified – tech can be the key to achieving a customer’s goals.

But he also understands there are some difficulties and hurdles to overcome in the process.

“One of the biggest challenges with applying new technology is defining what good performance looks like,” Ferguson explained.

Join him and On Time in Full host Tyler Kern as they examine the convergence of value and technology when developing industry-specific logistics automation. They also explore how DCS creates and integrates new technology to impact their customers’ productivity as well as some of the trials involved.

With a background in systems integration, Ferguson is helping design equipment that uniquely fulfills customer needs, allowing them to actualize success and reach new levels of accomplishment.

“Let’s discuss how we can win in small ways, demonstrate that technology is going to actually solve the problem, or discover ways that it compliments how you do things now,” Ferguson said, “and then let’s begin to iterate – let’s continue to give technology a chance to improve and evolve because it has done so very rapidly over the past couple years.”

Find out how DCS is boldly pushing partners into the future so they can realize new levels of expansion.

Technology is integral to staying relevant in modern supply chain logistics, especially in markets that are always on the move and projected to evolve. A Licensed engineer and Designed Conveyor Systems’ President, Matt Ferguson, has witnessed this critical phenomenon firsthand.  Throughout his career, he’s observed how – when properly implemented and progress is identified – tech can be the key to achieving a customer’s goals.

But he also understands there are some difficulties and hurdles to overcome in the process.

“One of the biggest challenges with applying new technology is defining what good performance looks like,” Ferguson explained.

Join him and On Time in Full host Tyler Kern as they examine the convergence of value and technology when developing industry-specific logistics automation. They also explore how DCS creates and integrates new technology to impact their customers’ productivity as well as some of the trials involved.

With a background in systems integration, Ferguson is helping design equipment that uniquely fulfills customer needs, allowing them to actualize success and reach new levels of accomplishment.

“Let’s discuss how we can win in small ways, demonstrate that technology is going to actually solve the problem, or discover ways that it compliments how you do things now,” Ferguson said, “and then let’s begin to iterate – let’s continue to give technology a chance to improve and evolve because it has done so very rapidly over the past couple years.”

Find out how DCS is boldly pushing partners into the future so they can realize new levels of expansion.

Technology is integral to staying relevant in modern supply chain logistics, especially in markets that are always on the move and projected to evolve. A Licensed engineer and Designed Conveyor Systems’ President, Matt Ferguson, has witnessed this critical phenomenon firsthand.  Throughout his career, he’s observed how – when properly implemented and progress is identified – tech can be the key to achieving a customer’s goals.

But he also understands there are some difficulties and hurdles to overcome in the process.

“One of the biggest challenges with applying new technology is defining what good performance looks like,” Ferguson explained.

Join him and On Time in Full host Tyler Kern as they examine the convergence of value and technology when developing industry-specific logistics automation. They also explore how DCS creates and integrates new technology to impact their customers’ productivity as well as some of the trials involved.

With a background in systems integration, Ferguson is helping design equipment that uniquely fulfills customer needs, allowing them to actualize success and reach new levels of accomplishment.

“Let’s discuss how we can win in small ways, demonstrate that technology is going to actually solve the problem, or discover ways that it compliments how you do things now,” Ferguson said, “and then let’s begin to iterate – let’s continue to give technology a chance to improve and evolve because it has done so very rapidly over the past couple years.”

Find out how DCS is boldly pushing partners into the future so they can realize new levels of expansion.

Trade shows are back, and after virtual environments and solutions showed people the various ways they can engage with their industries, colleagues and communities, it’s as important as ever to ensure a premium experience for attendees. But what about the vendors exhibiting the show? Experience isn’t a one-way street for just "end users;" the show exhibitors need to see the benefits, too. Gary Church, Strategic Accounts Executive at Designed Conveyor Systems, joined Tyler Kern on this episode of On Time In Full to lend his expertise on timely tips for creating an unforgettable trade show experience for exhibitors and attendees.

Church remarked that attendance for trade shows is ramping up again after two years of the pandemic, and attendees are excited to come out and see what exhibitors have to offer. He cautioned, though, that companies shouldn't magically expect to generate sales just by being a vendor that sets up an exhibit.

“If you’re going to exhibit at a show, you’ve got to work on strategy, structure, and then implementation. And you’ve got to build it internally," Church said.

No matter the size of the event or the strategy an exhibitor maps out, trades hows are a prime selling opportunity, and vendors need to take every advantage a show affords and make the most of them. Church said that the pre- and post-show events could be just as, or even more important than, the main show.

Some of the same strategies and thought processes that go into a vendor’s role in a trade show apply to attendees.

“If you’re an attendee, what you want to ask yourself and for your company is number one, ‘why are we going to this show,’ Church said. “What are our goals, and what exhibitors, vendors, and suppliers do we really want to get to and talk to?”

When attendees complete a show, they should walk away with new information and contacts that can benefit their company and their customers.

Trade shows are back, and after virtual environments and solutions showed people the various ways they can engage with their industries, colleagues and communities, it’s as important as ever to ensure a premium experience for attendees. But what about the vendors exhibiting the show? Experience isn’t a one-way street for just "end users;" the show exhibitors need to see the benefits, too. Gary Church, Strategic Accounts Executive at Designed Conveyor Systems, joined Tyler Kern on this episode of On Time In Full to lend his expertise on timely tips for creating an unforgettable trade show experience for exhibitors and attendees.

Church remarked that attendance for trade shows is ramping up again after two years of the pandemic, and attendees are excited to come out and see what exhibitors have to offer. He cautioned, though, that companies shouldn't magically expect to generate sales just by being a vendor that sets up an exhibit.

“If you’re going to exhibit at a show, you’ve got to work on strategy, structure, and then implementation. And you’ve got to build it internally," Church said.

No matter the size of the event or the strategy an exhibitor maps out, trades hows are a prime selling opportunity, and vendors need to take every advantage a show affords and make the most of them. Church said that the pre- and post-show events could be just as, or even more important than, the main show.

Some of the same strategies and thought processes that go into a vendor’s role in a trade show apply to attendees.

“If you’re an attendee, what you want to ask yourself and for your company is number one, ‘why are we going to this show,’ Church said. “What are our goals, and what exhibitors, vendors, and suppliers do we really want to get to and talk to?”

When attendees complete a show, they should walk away with new information and contacts that can benefit their company and their customers.

Trade shows are back, and after virtual environments and solutions showed people the various ways they can engage with their industries, colleagues and communities, it’s as important as ever to ensure a premium experience for attendees. But what about the vendors exhibiting the show? Experience isn’t a one-way street for just "end users;" the show exhibitors need to see the benefits, too. Gary Church, Strategic Accounts Executive at Designed Conveyor Systems, joined Tyler Kern on this episode of On Time In Full to lend his expertise on timely tips for creating an unforgettable trade show experience for exhibitors and attendees.

Church remarked that attendance for trade shows is ramping up again after two years of the pandemic, and attendees are excited to come out and see what exhibitors have to offer. He cautioned, though, that companies shouldn't magically expect to generate sales just by being a vendor that sets up an exhibit.

“If you’re going to exhibit at a show, you’ve got to work on strategy, structure, and then implementation. And you’ve got to build it internally," Church said.

No matter the size of the event or the strategy an exhibitor maps out, trades hows are a prime selling opportunity, and vendors need to take every advantage a show affords and make the most of them. Church said that the pre- and post-show events could be just as, or even more important than, the main show.

Some of the same strategies and thought processes that go into a vendor’s role in a trade show apply to attendees.

“If you’re an attendee, what you want to ask yourself and for your company is number one, ‘why are we going to this show,’ Church said. “What are our goals, and what exhibitors, vendors, and suppliers do we really want to get to and talk to?”

When attendees complete a show, they should walk away with new information and contacts that can benefit their company and their customers.

On this episode of On Time In Full, Tyler Kern was joined by John Knudsen, Project Director, Designed Conveyor Systems, to discuss equipment lead times. Global supply chains have struggled with many challenges throughout the pandemic including fluctuating lead times throughout the industry. Knudsen shared various challenges that the industry faces highlighting sourcing material, extended lead times, labor, resources, and transportation to sites as severe issues within the material handling world. Knudsen speaks to the “perfect storm” Covid created throughout the industry that includes an unmotivated workforce.

Knudsen discussed  how planning projects ahead of time and defining clear goals for operations are two of the best practices a company can employ during these pressing times. Planning ahead of time allows companies to be prepared to address unexpected challenges  While there is a long wait on lead times, planning in advance can aid in dealing with the changes found in today’s supply chain. Additionally, planning for capacity can save many headaches in how to deal with them. Lastly, companies want to assess and define their goals to ensure they are aligned to support a company’s desired future state.  Goals allow for structure with flexibility when needed to support positive outcomes.

Knudsen shared more insight into making the planning process more effective for companies. He shared that augmenting the current process by adding off-the-shelf equipment with a short lead time and using equipment until you get the point for installation were methods to address the planning process.

Listen in to learn more about solving supply chain issues with industry expert John Knudsen.

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On this episode of On Time In Full, Tyler Kern was joined by John Knudsen, Project Director, Designed Conveyor Systems, to discuss equipment lead times. Global supply chains have struggled with many challenges throughout the pandemic including fluctuating lead times throughout the industry. Knudsen shared various challenges that the industry faces highlighting sourcing material, extended lead times, labor, resources, and transportation to sites as severe issues within the material handling world. Knudsen speaks to the “perfect storm” Covid created throughout the industry that includes an unmotivated workforce.

Knudsen discussed how planning projects ahead of time and defining clear goals for operations are two of the best practices a company can employ during these pressing times. Planning ahead of time allows companies to be prepared to address unexpected challenges. While there is a long wait on lead times, planning in advance can aid in dealing with the changes found in today’s supply chain. Additionally, planning for capacity can save many headaches in how to deal with them. Lastly, companies want to assess and define their goals to ensure they are aligned to support a company’s desired future state. Goals allow for structure with flexibility when needed to support positive outcomes.

Knudsen shared more insight into making the planning process more effective for companies. He shared that augmenting the current process by adding off-the-shelf equipment with a short lead time and using equipment until you get the point for installation were methods to address the planning process.

Listen in to learn more about solving supply chain issues with industry expert John Knudsen.

More Episodes In This Series

The Keys for Maintaining System Uptime in Material Handling

Opportunities in the Material Handling Industry