Search Industrial equipment supply chain learning curve blog I started this blog to discuss information I've picked up in my new role, which might be useful for someone starting out in an industrial equipment supply role. blog Problems You May Encounter With Your Commercial Air Conditioning Pump 15 June 2017 Categories: , Blog Your commercial air conditioning's pump functions to facilitate the movement of fluids through chillers, boilers and water towers to ensure efficient heating and cooling of your premises. If the constant flow of these fluids is interrupted due to problems with your pump, you will begin to experience disparate temperatures in the building or even entire malfunctioning of your HVAC system. Thus, it is important to know what issues your pump is susceptible to and have them remedied as soon as the symptoms start to manifest to prevent having to replace your commercial air conditioning. Read More Why You Should Consider Engineering Plastics Over Metal for Your Industrial Applications 28 November 2016 Categories: , Blog Efficiency and better thermal and mechanical properties are among the top considerations when choosing materials for industrial and manufacturing applications. Metals have long been among the most preferred materials for industrial applications. However, here are reasons why the highly modified engineering plastics offer an edge over metals. Engineering Plastics Have a Higher Chemical Resistance Engineering plastics can withstand the exposure to harsh chemicals without the need for special handling such as surface treatments. Read More Ways to Tackle Carbon Emissions in the Cement Industry 16 August 2016 Categories: , Blog Across the world, the cement sector is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases, releasing around 2 Gt of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year, which works out at about 5 percent of the global total. Cutting emissions in the cement industry is vital to meeting Australia's target of reducing carbon emissions by 30 percent from their 2005 level by 2030. So how can cement processors achieve this goal? Read More Reasons Why You May Be Experiencing Pool Pump Problems 13 July 2016 Categories: , Blog If you have a swimming pool, ensuring that your pool pump is working at optimum is crucial. These pumps do not only function to keeping contaminants out of your pool water. They also work to keeping your pool water balanced so as to prevent any skin irritations developing on the people who use the pool. It should be noted that there are seasons when you will use your pool more frequently due to favourable weather. Read More Benefits of Using Recycled Concrete For Your Project 6 July 2016 Categories: , Blog Concrete is one of the most popular materials used in construction, from building structures to driveways, flooring, pavements, and even countertops. Most concrete structures eventually have to be repaired or replaced. Have you ever wondered what happens to all the concrete after a structure is demolished or replaced? In the past, all the concrete would end up in landfills and, concrete being a non-biodegradable material, take up a lot of space. Read More «« « 1 2 3 4 5 » »» About Me I have always worked in the supply chain department, but since moving to an industrial equipment supplier, I've been on a steep learning curve. We have so many pieces with multiple names or similar names, and I need to be able to work out which pieces can be substituted in an emergency and which pieces are not similar. It's been tricky for me to get my head around, so I started this blog to discuss some of the information I've picked up in this role, which might be useful for someone else just starting out in an industrial equipment supply role. Latest Posts Problems You May Encounter With Your Commercial Air Conditioning Pump 15 June 2017 Why You Should Consider Engineering Plastics Over Metal for Your Industrial Applications 28 November 2016 Ways to Tackle Carbon Emissions in the Cement Industry 16 August 2016 Reasons Why You May Be Experiencing Pool Pump Problems 13 July 2016 Benefits of Using Recycled Concrete For Your Project 6 July 2016 ©2017 Industrial equipment supply chain learning curve