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The Transition from an Equipment Dealership to a Technology Platform Our new guest writer Alex Kraft Started as an equipment salesperson for Flagler Construction Equipment (Volvo heavy dealer in Florida) in 2004. He worked in various positions at Flagler, ultimately serving as Chief Operating Officer from 2017 to early 2020 when Flagler was sold to […]
The current crop of Dealer Management Systems (DMS) mostly provides process management tools rather than business improvement tools. This appears to be the continuation of the evolution of systems from the service bureau days when computers were overly expensive and out of reach for most dealers. The system would put the image of the “old” […]
We comment on a series of subjects related to the capital goods industry supply chain; from parts to service to management and to my take on filosophy. I am introducing a new one this week – Technology. I will attempt to address various areas of the use of technology in the capital goods supply chains […]
Resource Revolution: Optimizing Your Workforce Guest writer Dale Hanna takes a look at the year ahead and all of its challenges in “Resource Revolution: Optimizing Your Workforce.” As the calendar turns to 2024, the landscape of the construction industry reflects an ongoing challenge — a significant labor shortage. In an era where leaders face the […]
Equipment Labor Shortage Challenges and Solutions for 2024 Guest writer Greg Grady writes today about the new year just around the corner in “Equipment Labor Shortage Challenges and Solutions for 2024.” Finding out how technology, including automation, can help address heavy equipment workforce shortages in 2024 and beyond. In 2024, the heavy equipment rental and […]
Top Three Reasons to Skip the University System Guest writer Isaac Rollor shares some different options in 2023 for high school graduates in “Top Three Reasons to Skip the University System.” Top three reasons to skip the university system and pursue a heavy equipment career in 2023. Imagine yourself as an 18-year-old high school graduate […]
Hiring for Skills VS. Experience: A Contemporary Approach This week, our guest writer Sara Hanks tackles some of the ways in which we shortchange candidates and ourselves in the hiring process with, “Hiring for Skills VS. Experience: A Contemporary Approach.” On September 26, 2023, it happened; I was asked a question while on stage for […]
A Changing Mindset on Training: Activate the “Hidden Workforce” Guest writer Ed Gordon comes back this week with valuable advice on employee development in, “A Changing Mindset on Training: Activate the ‘Hidden Workforce.’” At long last, there are signs that companies are increasing employee training and participating in talent development programs. Why is this finally […]
Skilled Labor Jobs Provide Great Opportunities for Students Guest writer Steve Johnson shares a blog post this week on a topic that has been of great interest to our industry: Skilled Labor Jobs Provide Great Opportunities for Students. The need for more workers in the skilled trades is not a new topic. I have been […]