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The Glacier Blog is Back – Win an Android Tablet

Just a quick note to inform everyone that the Glacier Blog is back.  We were down for a few months but everything appears to have been corrected. Please check back for  updates on new product announcements.  We are also giving away  a rugged Android ta …

Glacier Technology Tuesday: Quantum Computing

Image credit: physicsworld.com Quantum computing uses atomic level particles to do the heavy lifting, where speed and power could be significantly greater, superior to any current ‘super computer.’  So the desire to design a full sized quantum computer …

Need to Jump Start A Project? Try This.

Jon Bell over at medium.com has presented an interesting solution to an often vexing problem.   The problem is “getting started.”  Trying to get your team, or just yourself, out of the gate and moving forward.  Whether you are in  search of a new idea, …

Being A Good Neighbor Just Makes “Cents”

Being a good neighbor to the communities you operate in makes good business sense.  If being cost-conscious improves that relationship then that is even better. Take recycling for example.  There are several forms of “recycling” you can employ that are …

Glacier Technology Tuesday – US Navy to Deploy Lasers on Ships

Image Credit: Fox News How about laser weapons mounted on Navy vessels?  The Navy announced that is is prepared to deploy Laser Weapons to the US Fleet.  These infrared blow torches are 12 for 12 in taking down targets so next year the Pentagon plans t …

Inventory Management vs. Inventory Control

“Purists like to argue about the differences between the two.  But we say the distinctions are artificial contrivances, and if pursued, can take your eye away from the ball.” Read more at DC Velocity

What’s In Your Mobile Work-Force?

You’ve heard about it.  The global mobile workforce.  Well it’s growing. The number of mobile workers across the globe will reach 1.3 billion by 2015 but research commissioned by ClickSoftware Technologies indicates that companies are not ready to tap …

Your Boss Has No Idea…

Supply Chain Digest has a story on the CBS show “Undercover Boss,” that hits close to home.  A CEO of a large company spends some ‘quality time’ at one of his Distribution Centers (DC), only to find out that it’s really hard work.  We do a lot of work …