Dr. Samuel Frimpong, vice provost for graduate education at Missouri University of Science and Technology, was honored with the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration’s (SME) Mineral Industry Education Award during the 2024 SME Annual Conference and Exhibition in Phoenix. “I am very grateful to SME for recognizing my achievements and impact in education, research and scholarship, and my contributions toward…
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Planting Mustard Seeds
Earlier this year, Jessica Palmer, executive director of the South Carolina Aggregates Association, shared an association LinkedIn post, simply titling it “Mustard Seeds.” The post highlights the importance of engaging the next generation and exposing them to the opportunities that exist in the trades. It noted that “change starts with us, and often times, making the greatest impact is as…
Read MoreThe Value of Preventative Maintenance in Achieving Sustainability Goals
By Guilliaume Roeckel Keeping an eye on the wellbeing of your equipment and machines can greatly improve your sustainability efforts. For example, having preventative maintenance schedules in place can lead to up to 20% savings in raw material usage, as well as a 30% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. So, if you’re actively trying to become more eco-conscious in your…
Read MoreIntelliTrans: Revolutionizing Risk Management
In today’s volatile market, even a minor disruption can cripple your supply chain. IntelliTrans, offering multimodal transportation management solutions, discussed the pivotal role of transportation management systems in bolstering supply chain resilience through comprehensive risk-management strategies centralized around a single point of control. A centralized approach enables businesses to proactively identify and mitigate risks across all transportation modes, thereby enhancing…
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