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ISSA 2023 Achievement Awards Recipients

By |2024-03-11T17:56:49-05:00February 7, 2024|

The ISSA Achievement Awards annually recognize individuals who are committed to driving the cleaning industry forward through their positive contributions in their businesses and beyond. Five honorees were recognized on November 14 at ISSA Show North America 2023, which took place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The ISSA Honorary Lifetime Achievement ...

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Behind the Scenes at ISSA Show

By |2024-03-21T02:44:05-05:00February 5, 2024|

When you think of exciting and diverse professions, the cleaning industry might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it has its unique charm. This is evident when reflecting on ISSA Show North America 2023 and the celebration of ISSA’s 100th anniversary. Ed Nichols is the director of ISSA Show North America. ...

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Introducing ISSA’s 2024 President

By |2024-03-11T17:56:48-05:00February 2, 2024|

In my business at Midlab, we are constantly seeking to improve, and I am bringing that same mental attitude with me in my role as your new ISSA president of our board of directors. But first, let me introduce myself and give you a glimpse into my world. I am Matt Schenk. Like many of ...

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Artificial Intelligence in the Warehouse

By |2024-03-11T17:56:45-05:00December 6, 2023|

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not magic. From my perspective and in the context of distributors, AI is a combination of software and data to solve and prevent problems. The software is usually a distributor’s ERP (Enterprise Resources Planning) system, modified to include AI logic and formulas, potentially interacting with CRM (customer relationship management) and e-commerce ...

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7 Ideas to Help Discuss Sustainability

By |2024-03-11T17:56:42-05:00November 27, 2023|

These days, many people have an opinion about sustainability that they are prepared to share—sometimes loudly and passionately. As business professionals, our goal is to serve our prospective and current customers, ultimately generating the best profitability for those who employ us. Thus, it is critical to become knowledgeable on important issues such as sustainability and ...

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The Presidential Commentary

By |2024-03-11T17:56:41-05:00November 20, 2023|

ISSA, your worldwide cleaning industry association, is about to enter its 101st year. One of the treasures that is part of ISSA’s legacy is past leadership, specifically those industry professionals who have volunteered their time to serve as presidents of the association. Those who served as presidents usually spent years on the board of directors ...

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The Future of the Industry

By |2024-03-11T17:56:41-05:00November 19, 2023|

It’s a universally accepted truth. No one knows precisely what the future will bring. The future is a mystery that is constantly unfolding and, when it arrives, often catches us by surprise. However, by analyzing our past and present and taking the temperature of innovation, technology, and trends, we can—more often than not—accurately foresee what’s ...

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The Future is Ours to Shape

By |2024-03-20T20:16:20-05:00November 17, 2023|

Welcome to the centennial issue of ISSA Today magazine. While this is the last issue for 2023, it is also the beginning of a new era. The next issue in 2024 will be the first of many for the next 100 years of ISSA. As ISSA celebrates its 100th year, you have undoubtedly enjoyed the ...

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Reflections on a Unique Journey

By |2024-03-20T20:17:22-05:00November 3, 2023|

As I sit down and write my last President’s Message for ISSA Today, which begins to mark the end of my tenure as the president of this association, I can’t help but reflect on what this year has meant to me. The privilege to serve during our association’s significant 100th anniversary is an honor I ...

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