How Manufacturers Can Cope With The ‘New Normal’
Conner Industries2020-07-20T15:43:26-05:00The global pandemic has made life interesting for all of us, both on a personal level, and in our work lives. Many companies have had to cope with [...]
How Are Pallets Made?
Conner Industries2022-06-28T16:25:23-05:00If you're not familiar with the commercial wood packaging industry, you may be wondering how are pallets made. Some people imagine that pallets are produced in some kind [...]
13 Must Read Supply Chain Blogs
Conner Industries2023-04-11T13:51:50-05:00Manufacturers and consumers are increasingly putting pressure on supply chain managers to be more transparent, embrace new technologies, and adjust to constantly changing business practices. Keeping up with [...]
Dimensional Wood: Why Are Lumber Sizes So Weird?
Conner Industries2023-02-01T17:15:49-05:00If you’ve ever purchased any type of dimensional wood, a term given to boards cut to standard sizes, then you’ve probably noticed that the actual sizes of dimensional [...]
How to Prevent Return to Work Injuries After COVID-19
Conner Industries2020-06-02T11:38:06-05:00As the country slowly begins to open back up and return to work, manufacturers are pulling their employees off of furlough and returning them to their former jobs. [...]
Crisis Leadership – 5 Tips for Managing the Unexpected
Conner Industries2022-06-28T10:35:36-05:00Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all seen some really great, and some really poor, examples of crisis leadership. Within our own organizations, some unexpected leaders have stepped up [...]
Is it Really Mold? Protecting Pallets and Crates
Conner Industries2025-09-11T15:57:46-05:00Suddenly finding dark spots or discolorations on your pallets and crates can be concerning for many companies, but is it mold or just staining? For some industries, such [...]
What is a skid? A Look at Skids in Industrial Packaging
Conner Industries2025-08-13T08:48:01-05:00If you’re not super familiar with all the packaging options in the material handling sector, you may be asking yourself, “What is a skid?” Fortunately, that is a [...]
13 Freight Terms You Should Know for Supply Chain Management
Conner Industries2023-04-11T13:52:03-05:00Most industries have their own specialized terms, acronyms, and industry-related jargon, and the supply chain sector is no different. When you consider the sheer size and scope of [...]
Meet Our Amazing Front Line Workers
Conner Industries2020-04-27T10:09:18-05:00There's been a lot of discussion and attention in the media on front line workers over the last month. For the most part, those discussions seem to revolve [...]