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RCM and the Myths of Human Error
I enjoyed reading Shane Bush’s article, “The Myths of Human Error,” in the July/August 2019 issue of Paper360°. (Read the article here.) Bush points out, “most of the influences on human error come from organizationally-controlled processes—for example, procedures, tools, or communication.”
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Anheuser-Busch and Sustainability
With more than 100 brands—including Michelob ULTRA, Busch, Stella Artois, Goose Island, and of course, Budweiser—no North American brewer is associated more closely with American beer (and Clydesdale horses) than Anheuser-Busch. The company was founded in 1852 and now has about 18,000 employees and 23 breweries that span the continental US from Los Angeles, CA, to Baldwinsville, NY. As a high-profile company that depends on natural resources, Anheuser-Busch takes sustainability very seriously.
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The Circular Economy: A Mindset Companies Need As Well
The Circular Economy: A Mindset Companies Need As Well
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Enlist Opinion Leaders to make change happpen
Many people believe you must persuade the majority for change to occur. This is a myth. Instead, we should focus our efforts on a small but influential subgroup known as Opinion Leaders to get a new idea adopted.
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To Canfor, Pulp Is Much More than a Commodity
The following is an excerpt from the Sept/Oct issue of Paper360°, and is offered here as a special “sneak peek” for Ahead of the Curve readers. For the full article, the latest issue of Paper360°, and much more content, visit www.tappi.paper360.org.
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Safety: A Call to Action
During the recent Pulp & Paper Safety Association (PPSA) meeting in San Antonio, TX, a Call to Action Panel discussed the possibility of what could be seen as a sea change in the safety arena: to stop using the recordable incident rate as the be all and end all of how to judge safety performance.
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Sustainability Push Is Leading To Packaging Materials Transition
Making packaging more sustainable through the use of new and transitioning materials is a significant industry trend, according to new research, which reveals that the force and influence of users and consumers in the market is increasing dramatically. This is driving demand for choice, functionality, quality, and environmental sustainability in packaging. In response to sustainability concerns, industry leaders, brand owners and retailers are making a significant proportion of packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable, as well as increasing the use of recycled content.
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UMaine Earns Three Guinness World Records With 3-D Printer
What might you wish to bring if you were going to be marooned on a deserted island? If you had the space—and a very long extension cord—you may want to stop at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center and ask to borrow their 3D printer. In October, the UMaine Composites Center was awarded three Guinness World Records: the world’s largest prototype polymer 3D printer, largest solid 3D-printed object, and largest 3D-printed boat.
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Finnish Forest Companies and IT Leaders Plant a SEED
Finnish IT and forest companies plan to begin working in close cooperation to position their facilities as a platform for innovation. The following information was first published in November on the blog of VTT, a research and development organization that operates under the mandate of the Ministry of Employment and the Economy.
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What is E-Media Doing to our Health?
The following article first appeared on the blog page of Two Sides North America, a global initiative by companies from the graphic communications industry (including forestry, pulp, and paper) to promote the sustainability of that industry and dispel common environmental misconceptions.