After many years in the packaging machinery industry, I’ve realized something: having the most technically skilled team doesn’t necessarily make for the best work environment. Often, it’s the simpler, more focused teams that create the happiest and most productive workplaces. The teams where people channel their energy into doing the work—not forming cliques or stirring […]

Imagine this scenario: You’ve finally invested in a shiny new food conveyor belt for your production line. Everything seems perfect—until the problems start. First, it’s constant adjustments, then maintenance nightmares, and eventually, a dreaded recall due to contamination. But how did things go wrong so quickly? Let’s peel back the curtain on some dark industry

2025 has been a turbulent year for tariffs. Initially, since March 2025, the United States imposed additional tariffs ranging from 15% to 25% on Chinese imports, briefly surging up to 145%. However, by May, the U.S. and China reached an agreement, reducing the maximum rate to 30% (with 24% temporarily suspended for 90 days). These