One way we make things easier for the customer is when we run wireway in our panels. We like to squeeze our ducts really small, but we leave the customer’s ducts large. Let’s say we have four strips we need to wire in to the panel. We’ll use the pattern small-large-small-large and we’ll take the small duct. Saving the large wireway for our customers will make it easier for them to wire on their end.
Read MoreOne of the safety angles we diligently pursue here at UCEC is the correct torquing of our terminals. There’s a fine line between having a too loose wire or a too tight wire. Incorrectly torqued terminals can cause the connection to arc and spark, starting a fire; or it can make the components work harder than they should, which leads to an overall component degradation.
Read MoreSo, how can we battle complacency? I’ve put together a quick list that has helped UCEC. Maybe one or two will ring true for your job or business.
Read MoreBut what if the win doesn’t come that day, or more importantly, our team is not winning much at all?
Read MoreIt might sound corny, but the acronym TEAM - Together Everyone Achieves More, actually works. There will be times when a Team member is traveling, sick, or “not firing on all cylinders” and can find solace in knowing that another member of their Team will be there to take care of their job or the customer needing help.
Read MoreTim Smiley was the best teacher I ever had, and the one that influenced me the most. He was my chemistry teacher at Pomona High School in Arvada, Colorado. He was super smart and he pushed his students to excel. Learning from him opened my eyes to so many things.
Read MoreI make a task list at the end of each day. The next morning, I try to tackle the hardest things on the list. I’m definitely a morning person, so jobs that are difficult and need a higher attention to detail are the ones grabbing my attention first thing in the day. I also visualize where I want to be at the end of each day. What project needs attention or where do I need to shift resources? I find that when I visualize myself being efficient, the actual behavior follows.
Read MoreFor UCEC Credit Manager Laura Pinkston, financial organization and acumen have been a part of her professional life for nearly 25 years. She’s worked in financial positions including credit investigator, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing and collections in a variety of settings such as finance companies and medical offices, as well as another control panel manufacturer.
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