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How Can Managers and Leaders Improve Efficiency in a Manufacturing Environment?

Strategy Driven

In this article, there is a focus on managers and leaders who work in a manufacturing environment. However, managers and leaders should ensure that there are well-developed maintenance schedules in place so that downtime can be limited and planned into the manufacturing processes.

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New Material Aims To Make Drugs Cheaper

The Horizons Tracker

Despite the Covid pandemic showing that vital treatments can be developed quicker than is often the case, medicines remain extremely expensive to produce, which inevitably limits global access to them. They have developed a material that uses electrical signals to first capture and then release biomolecules.

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Green Space Can Slow Biological Aging

The Horizons Tracker

“However, our research shows that the environment we live in, specifically our community and access to green spaces, is also important for staying healthy as we age.” DNA methylation-based epigenetic age refers to modifications in the chemical composition of DNA that may exert an influence on various age-related health outcomes.

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First Look: Leadership Books for July 2023

Leading Blog

But solely prioritizing accountability can create toxic work environments that drive away good talent. Martin, A Game of Thrones * * * Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for additional leadership and personal development ideas. On the other end of the spectrum, being too nice can compromise performance and productivity.

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Charting The Flow Of Knowledge Between Regions

The Horizons Tracker

Finally, we look at spillovers from private and university research and development activities,” the researchers explain. The results showed that the local environment remained important across all sectors. “Universities provide the core research that is needed for the chemical industry to work. Knowledge transfer.

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The New Wearable That Can Detect Fatigue In Real-Time

The Horizons Tracker

As such, the material is ideal for biosensors that aim to detect very small changes in chemical concentration. The team built on this initial work and have been further developing the concept. The device was designed so that it could successfully absorb sweat and detect a number of analytes in it, including lactic acid and glucose.

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Red Lines and Policies – A Last Resort for Leaders

N2Growth Blog

By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. response to Syrian chemical weapons dominates this week’s news. As a rule, good behavior thrives in an environment of initiative and trust. We draw these lines for a variety of reasons but mostly because it’s easy. Follow me on Twitter @brianlayer.

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