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Warranty claim packet builder for appliance repair shops

Warranty claim packet builder for appliance repair shops

A new workflow tool for independent appliance repair shops is being tested to streamline warranty claim documentation and reduce rework.
Phone-based injury-risk movement screening for hiring

Phone-based injury-risk movement screening for hiring

A new approach using phone cameras and pose estimation aims to remotely assess injury risk during pre-employment screening for physical labor jobs.
Change-order risk detector for landscaping contractors

Change-order risk detector for landscaping contractors

A new workflow tool for landscaping contractors aims to flag scope creep and change-order risks in quotes, enhancing margin control amid project uncertainties.
Trade and supply-chain operations signal monitor: Chicago, Illinois weather forecast: Tornado Watch issued for parts of area | Radar

Trade and supply-chain operations signal monitor: Chicago, Illinois weather forecast: Tornado Watch issued for parts of area | Radar

A tornado watch issued in Chicago has triggered a supply-chain operations signal monitor, highlighting real-time weather impacts on trade management.
Purchase order exception tracker for small manufacturers

Purchase order exception tracker for small manufacturers

A new purchase order exception tracker for small manufacturers is set for initial testing to improve handling of supplier issues amid supply volatility.