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2 weeks ago | 
eetimes.com | Ainsley Lawrence
//php echo do_shortcode('[responsivevoice_button voice="US English Male" buttontext="Listen to Post"]') ?> The modern supply chain faces constant upheaval. Geopolitical tensions, resource scarcity, and climate events are the new normal. Moving beyond reactive measures, forward-thinking leaders must embrace uncertainty as an opportunity.
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2 weeks ago | 
foundrymag.com | Ainsley Lawrence
You can see the change in metalcasting operations across the country, where computers and automated equipment are everyday tools on the foundry floor. Workers today need skills to handle molten metal and to work confidently with digital interfaces. Meeting this challenge means rethinking how you prepare people for foundry careers by teaching both practical casting techniques and computer skills.
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3 weeks ago | 
wateronline.com | Ainsley Lawrence
By Ainsley Lawrence
Drinking water systems across America face a mounting PFAS threat with starkly different capacities to respond. Large urban utilities typically have ample resources to detect and remove these persistent chemicals from water supplies. Meanwhile, small rural systems operate with tight budgets, skeleton crews, and minimal technical support.
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3 weeks ago | 
planetmainframe.com | Ainsley Lawrence
Mainframe environments remain critical infrastructure for many organizations, processing millions of sensitive transactions daily while facing increasingly sophisticated security threats. These systems require constant monitoring and protection, yet traditional manual approaches to compliance and risk management strain resources and leave gaps in security coverage.
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1 month ago | 
tdan.com | Ainsley Lawrence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how businesses handle their data, and governance practices need to keep up. Many organizations struggle with finding reliable data and analytic content, highlighting the need for company-wide governance backed by tools that manage information assets across all formats.
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1 month ago | 
foodsafetytech.com | Ainsley Lawrence
Protecting cold chain integrity remains one of the most critical elements of food safety and quality management. Temperature-sensitive products require carefully controlled environments to maintain freshness, prevent spoilage, and comply with regulatory standards. Consumer expectations for fresh, transparent products, and climate unpredictability introduce new variables, keeping the cold chain intact demands sharper strategies.
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1 month ago | 
wateronline.com | Ainsley Lawrence
Guest Column
| May 2, 2025
By Ainsley Lawrence
Insights gained from artificial intelligence (AI) herald a high-water mark for public protection.
Water isn’t optional. It’s the foundation of life, industry, and civilization itself. But keeping it clean? That’s a constant fight. Contaminants don’t announce themselves. They slip in through failing infrastructure, industrial runoff, and aging water-treatment systems, often going undetected until the damage is done.
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1 month ago | 
techspective.net | Ainsley Lawrence
Tech companies continue revolutionizing how organizations manage risks and enhance public safety through innovative solutions. Integrating artificial intelligence, IoT devices, and advanced analytics transforms traditional security approaches into proactive, data-driven systems. These technological advancements provide unprecedented threat detection, emergency response, and risk mitigation capabilities across public and private sectors.
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1 month ago | 
catersource.com | Ainsley Lawrence
Catering businesses succeed when they can focus on creating exceptional dining experiences rather than getting caught up in financial paperwork. While nobody gets into catering because they love accounting, smart financial management is imperative to find a path to business growth and stability. Caterers should also note that this industry has recently been plagued by supply chain and labor issues in the wake of COVID-19, which are still having some ripple effects to the present day.
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1 month ago | 
foodsafetytech.com | Ainsley Lawrence
The food industry is challenged with maintaining strict food safety standards while advancing sustainability and reducing waste. Striking this balance is essential for businesses navigating regulatory requirements and consumer expectations. Sustainable food safety integrates environmental responsibility into compliance frameworks, ensuring food production and service remain safe and resource-efficient. Food safety failures have significant financial and reputational consequences.
