In a recent OpExChange plant visit, peer manufacturing and distribution professionals had the privilege of exploring some cutting-edge advancements made this year at Sumter Packaging in Sumter, South Carolina. The event began with a presentation from Tom Lawrence, Quality Manager, followed by a personalized plant tour, and…
What does a sewing machine mechanic do? They fix sewing machines, naturally. How important is that though? That is a question that isn’t typically considered by either consumers, or by manufacturers that do not have sewing machines. How does it impact your supply chain? What does can…
What would happen if the Easter Bunny, Cupid, Jack Frost and other members of the Council of Legendary Figures suddenly began losing their powers? Find the answer in Santa’s Legendary Solutions, the third and final release in a series of children’s holiday books published by Carolina Handling. In…
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (VR) is often referred to as the “best-kept secret” in the realm of workforce development and employee retention for South Carolina businesses. As October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), OpExChange celebrated the month’s conclusion with an event at VR’s…
Two BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) sites located in Converse and Seneca are both holding hiring fairs this week. They are hiring full-time production technicians and full-time apprentices. BASF ECMS Seneca Apprentice Hiring Fair – Virtual Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 9 a.m. – 12 p.m….
Fear is an emotion everyone experiences in their lifetime. A perceived threat that activates fear can be physical, psychological, or emotional. It can also be real or imagined. We often think of emotions like fear or anger as bad, but every emotion serves a purpose. Fear activates…
Introduction In the heart of Fort Mill, South Carolina, a beacon of innovation and sustainability shines brightly. Schaeffler, a renowned motion technology company with a legacy spanning 75 years, recently opened its doors to some of their peer manufacturers across the Carolinas. The occasion was the September…
In today’s digital landscape, establishing a strong and effective online presence is crucial for businesses to be successful. In fact, according to Gartner for Marketers, “By 2025, 80% of B2B sales interactions between suppliers and buyers will occur in digital channels. B2B buying behaviors have been shifting…
Carolina Handling has been named a Top Overall Sales Organization by RepVue, receiving seven total Reppy Awards for the second half of 2023. An online platform for B2B sales professionals, RepVue collects data each year from almost 20,000 users about culture, overall employee experience and more. Companies…
A frequent topic of discussion during OpExChange plant visits is the scarcity of skilled workers. How do you effectively preserve the valuable knowledge and expertise possessed by long-serving employees, ensuring it can be passed down to newer generations of workers? During a recent visit to the Stanley…