Category: Quality
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VBI – Un travail d’équipe réussi pour de très bons résultats et un partenariat durable
La mise en œuvre de nouvelles solutions et de nouveaux processus demande du temps et des efforts. Une communication efficace avec les équipes du projet est également essentielle, de même que la détermination d’objectifs clairs, la planification et le respect des engagements. L’équipe de projet chargée de la mise en œuvre de deux de nos…
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Great Teamwork Concludes in Great Results and a Lasting Partnership
Implementing new solutions and new processes takes time and effort. Effective communication within project teams is key. Determining clear goals, coming up with a plan, and honoring the commitments made are the ingredients to success. The project team for the implementation of 2 of our software solutions at VBI Huissen is the textbook example of…
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Cost Control and Environmental Benefits Thanks to Software Integration
Sustainable production, the ability to respond more flexibly to changing circumstances, in a more manageable process and at a lower cost: it sounds almost too good to be true. For VBI, however, this is daily reality. Due to the integration of quality control software and mixer control from Command Alkon into VBI’s own ERP system,…
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Nieuws update: Specialisten die elkaar versterken: Rotonde & Command Alkon!
Specialisten die elkaar versterken! Zo ervaren wij de samenwerking tussen Rotonde International B.V. en Command Alkon. Al ruim 18 jaar werken wij samen aan projecten en zijn we volledig op elkaar ingespeeld. Rotonde biedt compleet turn-key geleverde mengerijen voor betoncentrales en prefab fabrieken. Maar bijvoorbeeld ook opvoersystemen, betontransport met kubels en portaalkranen, menger- en kubelreiniging…
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Mix Design Survey Highlights
Mix Design Survey Highlights January 28, 2013 About a month ago I posted a Mix Design Method Survey online. The purpose of the survey was to determine methods used by concrete producers to design their mixes. I have ended the survey, but not before 131 people responded to it. I would like to thank everyone for their…
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Thereby Hangs A Tale
Thereby hangs a tale January 14, 2013 Last week I was in Nebraska speaking at the Nebraska Concrete & Aggregate Association’s “Quality Concrete Conference”. (“Thanks” to the members of the NC&AA who showed me the best of Nebraska hospitality.) My topic was “Everything Old is New Again” and I spoke about the “stories” behind some of…
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Perfection Not Required
Perfection Not Required December 31, 2012 Before I get started on today’s blog, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone “Happy Holidays”. I would also like to wish everyone a happy, peaceful and prosperous New ear. As part of our Christmas festivities this year, our whole family went down to the new…
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The ABCs of EPDs
The ABCs of EPDs December 17, 2012 Odds are, many of you have already heard about EPDs, Environmental Product Declarations, and PCRs, Product Category Rules. For those who haven’t, an EPD is sort of like a food nutrition label, except it lists things like CO2 generation, heavy metals content and waste water generation. The purpose of…
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Spiderman, MacGyver and Concrete
Spiderman, MacGyver and concrete November 5, 2012 I’ve heard it said that, “A Swiss Army knife can do a thousand and one things, but none of them well.” Trying to make one thing serve two purposes usually means that one purpose gets the short end of the stick. Spiderman is a hero, while Peter Parker…
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Of Gods and Monsters
Of Gods and Monsters October 22, 2012 I was supposed to be at the ACI convention in Toronto, but a nasty virus decided I should stay at home. I wanted to talk about the great things would hear about at the convention but since it was just starting, that wasn’t going to happen. Next I thought I would try…