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Datacraft Solutions (www.datacraftsolutions.com) has experienced significant growth in the past twelve months by eliminating complicated, expensive, time-intensive software implementations as well as extensive training regiments and the need for internal support. The Datacraft Solutions’ replenishment supply chain digital kanban lean system allows customers access and fully utilize powerful lean benefits immediately for a low, predictable monthly fee. Services are scalable so manufacturers can design a Demand Driven Supply Chain Network. Datacraft Solutions specializes in providing their clients with the tools they need to rapidly replace outdated manual systems with technology that speeds process flow and improves accuracy. Datacraft’s premier product, Signum has been developed around the Kanban concept of replenishment, and provides an invaluable tool for manufacturing companies to monitor process flow, lower administrative transaction costs, and improve decision-making ability.

Datacraft Solutions is pleased to announce that a strategic alliance has been formed with JCIT International, the leader in Demand Flow Technology. According the Datacraft Solutions CEO, Stephen Parker, “JCIT is a world class organization assisting such industry giants like Jack Welch at GE, transform his company into a global leader. We look forward to teaming with JCIT to combine their industry leading consultant knowledge with our market leading software automation solution to the benefit of manufactures and distributors globally”.

David Glennon, vice president of Business Development for JCIT was equally enthusiastic, “We think this is a good fit for both organizations because the Datacraft solution complements JCIT very well for our Supplier Integration service offering. JCIT and Datacraft now provide a complete automated supplier pull execution strategy for our clients.”

About JCIT:

For over 20 years, JCIT International has trained over 90,000 students worldwide in the principles of Demand Flow Technology (DFT). With state-of-the-art training facilities located throughout the United States and overseas, JCIT offers a variety of hands-on workshops and a proven track record of success.

Founded in 1984 by manufacturing expert and industry leader, John Costanza, JCIT International is committed to the development and delivery of the highest quality educational programs within the manufacturing industry. Every workshop and consultation engagement is designed with one goal in mind: providing companies the highest level of customer service and a dynamic set of DFT tools.

Thomas Cutler
http://www.articlesbase.com/technology-articles/datacraft-solutions-digital-kanban-leader-enters-strategic-alliance-80883.html

Lucrative and fun, art workshop centers are the answer to baby boomers who are approaching retirement. Years ago, when our parents and grandparents were retiring, the average life span into retirement was very short. But, we’ve learned how to live better lives. The generation of the baby boomer will live long into retirement. What will they do with all that time? Mainly, they’ll look for an enjoying pastime that can turn a hobby into a supplemental income. In comes the art workshop center as the answer.

Even if you are not an artist, you can run an art workshop center with an artist on your staff. You provide the artist with a studio and an instructional schedule and your art workshop center has the prestige it needs. You are the business person. You have an in-house artist like a golf course has a professional player. Plus, you can enjoy the benefits of working with people and giving them a place to learn as well as exercise their passions for art. Imagine walking through your center in your paint-stained overcoat and shaking hands with others who are enjoying art as much as you are.

It’s a perfect match for an artist and an entrepreneur. Artists have to study business in order to be very lucrative managing artists. But, they normally just want to practice art and teach art while others take care of the backend for them. As the baby boomer looking for a lucrative supplemental income or as the entrepreneur who is taking notice of the baby boomer need for a pastime, you can provide an artist with a great management opportunity.

The artist’s work is sold in your door and you both profit from each sale. When your artist is asked to do a display by the art and culture leaders of your community, you will benefit from the promotion. Let the artist worry about the artistic end and you worry about the business end of everything. It’s perfect for both of you.

Can you imagine a more rewarding endeavor as an art workshop center? Whether you are the baby boomer or just looking at this information for its entrepreneurial value, you can prosper either way. Open an art workshop for people who need art, want art and simply love art. Grab an artist to run the workshops. And you have a pastime that can turn a hobby into a supplemental income. Sometimes that supplemental income can overcome any other and become your main source of income. You just can’t lose!

RivkyShimon
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/art-for-baby-boomers-business-and-pastime-86471.html

Lucrative and fun, art workshop centers are the answer to baby boomers who are approaching retirement. Years ago, when our parents and grandparents were retiring, the average life span into retirement was very short. But, we’ve learned how to live better lives. The generation of the baby boomer will live long into retirement. What will they do with all that time? Mainly, they’ll look for an enjoying pastime that can turn a hobby into a supplemental income. In comes the art workshop center as the answer.

Even if you are not an artist, you can run an art workshop center with an artist on your staff. You provide the artist with a studio and an instructional schedule and your art workshop center has the prestige it needs. You are the business person. You have an in-house artist like a golf course has a professional player. Plus, you can enjoy the benefits of working with people and giving them a place to learn as well as exercise their passions for art. Imagine walking through your center in your paint-stained overcoat and shaking hands with others who are enjoying art as much as you are.

It’s a perfect match for an artist and an entrepreneur. Artists have to study business in order to be very lucrative managing artists. But, they normally just want to practice art and teach art while others take care of the backend for them. As the baby boomer looking for a lucrative supplemental income or as the entrepreneur who is taking notice of the baby boomer need for a pastime, you can provide an artist with a great management opportunity.

The artist’s work is sold in your door and you both profit from each sale. When your artist is asked to do a display by the art and culture leaders of your community, you will benefit from the promotion. Let the artist worry about the artistic end and you worry about the business end of everything. It’s perfect for both of you.

Can you imagine a more rewarding endeavor as an art workshop center? Whether you are the baby boomer or just looking at this information for its entrepreneurial value, you can prosper either way. Open an art workshop for people who need art, want art and simply love art. Grab an artist to run the workshops. And you have a pastime that can turn a hobby into a supplemental income. Sometimes that supplemental income can overcome any other and become your main source of income. You just can’t lose!

RivkyShimon
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-articles/art-for-baby-boomers-business-and-pastime-86471.html

Hard wood floors are a beautiful addition to any home of any style, and besides adding beauty to a home, they add value. There is a wide choice of colors and types of woods to choose from to suit any style of decorating.

Here are just a few of the many types of hardwood flooring that are available today:

- Plank. This is a wide strip of wood, between 3 to 6 inches wide. It easier and faster to install than other types, and suits a certain look like colonial.

- Strips. Smaller strips of wood (about 3 inches wide) serve to make a room appear larger.

- Solid. This is one large piece of wood to cover the entire floor. Usually custom made and very durable.

- Parquet. These are squares of wood about the size of tiles. They can be either glued down or nailed down and are laid in different patterns to create interesting designs.

Hardwood floors are available finished or unfinished. Finished floors have the finish put on at the factory. This makes them easier to install, but it also makes them more expensive. Many people, however, feel the time saved on staining and sanding may be well worth the extra cost.

An unfinished floor is laid down and then the wood is stained, sanded and varnished. Since a number of coatings are required, and each coating must be dried and sanded by floor sander, this takes at least a few days.

IF you are ordering wood flooring for your home, one of the most critical steps is to measure properly. You must make sure the sub floor is perfectly level, or you must place asphalt tiles to level it sufficiently. For a finished, professional look, remove the moldings and baseboards before installation. The boards should be installed starting from the center and working your way out. Using a saw, cut the planks or strips to fit corners. Seams should be staggered as each piece is laid. Whether you are laying hardwood, bamboo, cork or pergo flooring, these steps should be taken.

Hardwood floors should be nailed to the dub floor and into the joists so prevent he floor from moving. This will prevent the floor from squeaking.

The floor has to be sanded after it has been laid. You can rent a floor sander at a rental center or a home improvement store. Be careful to sand evenly by keeping the sander moving; otherwise you may have unevenness.

Take proper care of you hardwood floors by following the manufacturer’s directions. If the floor has a urethane finish, sweep it frequently to remove dust and debris that can cause scratches. Spills should be wiped with a damp towel, not soaked with a mop since excess water can damage the floor.

If your floors are waxed, you will have to wax and buff the floor periodically to maintain the shine. Use area rugs and mats to protect your floors. Also consider putting pads on the feet of your furniture to prevent scratches to the wood.

Leroy K. Calstard
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/hard-wood-flooring-is-a-beautiful-addition-to-your-home-104458.html

Shellac - a woodworker’s best friend and miracle product!!!!

Charles tries to un-confuse the confused woodworker how to thin - cut shellac.

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