Realizing Intelligent Efficiency, The Keys for Effective Training, and more...


This week's article compilation discusses key reason why companies are hesitant to invest in energy tracking solutions, an EnergySMART customer interview, keys to effective training programs, and our personal takeaways from last week's GE IP event. Also included is a book on quality management that takes an alternative approach to outlining the benefits experiences through implementation. 

Rejected Energy Management 310 221What’s Holding Back Intelligent Efficiency Solutions?

In this post, GreenTech Media outlines a few reasons why companies are hesitant to invest in the wide array of technologies for tracking energy usage. It seems quite ironic that the top challenge in this space can actually prove to be the solution: measurement (or lack thereof) of energy metrics. Stephen Lacey adds insights from EnerNOC and LNS Research in his discussion of what is keeping companies from pulling the trigger on efficiency solutions. Read more.

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describe the imageSpeaking of EnerNOC and gathering energy data, an interview published by Robin Deliso on Friday discussed how Jackson Family Wines of beautiful Sonoma has utilized technology not only for real-time insights but also to uncover potential areas of saving. For the full interview: Customer Spotlight [Jackson Family Wines].

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Positive Quality Management for a Change

A motivating report on practical experiences in designing and implementing a (quality) management system

Quality Digest published an interesting article regarding Gottfried Giritzer’s book, Positive Quality Management for a Change. A spin on the traditional themes of discussion, Giritzer uses a fictional story to share his experiences and expertise in quality. This “manual” offers a detailed approach to configuring an appropriate quality management system, and displaying how effective it can be. More on this book.

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7 Traits of an Effective Training Management System

It is no surprise that training new employees uses many internal resources. That being said, the faster and more efficient the training process, the less resources needed to bring the newest addition up to speed on his or her organizational responsibilities. How do you know if your system is working properly? In a recent article, EtQ provides characteristics that are critical to a worthy training management system, such as: employee data, document control, automated testing, integrated reporting, and more. Read about these traits.

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Key Takeaways from GE IP’s ‘Connected World’ Event

During GE’s Connected World event, which was held on October 15 in Chicago, IL and streamed lived in Foxboro, MA and Houston, TX, the focus was on how the Industrial Internet and a more connected world will impact the way industrial companies pursue operational excellence. A few of the LNS Research members were in attendance, and they have shared their experience in a recent blog post. Key Takeaways.

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