The construction industry holds a dubious distinction. Since 1995, no industry has been worse at improving productivity. Partly to blame is the industry’s aversion to raising fixed costs in the form of tech investments. Most companies would rather hire workers because, when the market dives, they can cut their workforce. To mitigate downside risk, the […]
The Oklahoma Aquarium celebrated its 15-year anniversary with more than a few splashes of color at its new exhibit, The Polynesian Reef. The exhibit, an exotic South Pacific coral reef boasting 75 different species of fish, is set among a backdrop of colorful vinyl graphics. Aquarium staff built the reef structure themselves, but they called […]
ARC’s Customer Web Review Process Since the end of March, we’ve been asking for reviews from our customers. No Starbucks card, no discounts, no special incentives; just a simple request. We wanted to find out what our customers would say about us if we weren’t in the room. We also wanted prospective customers to hear […]
The construction industry’s relationship status with technology is… complicated. U.S. construction spending now is at an all-time high. Despite having weathered the storm of the Great Recession, the construction industry is still facing challenges, both new and old. For example, 90% of infrastructure projects around the world are either late or over budget. It’s clear: […]
Work-From-Home Print Ecosystem Lockdowns and social distancing measures implemented to stop the spread of COVID-19 have fundamentally changed how our customers print. Until now, they could rely on being surrounded by the technology their companies spent years investing in. From printers and plotters to SmartScreens and multifunction devices, everything was at their fingertips. But that’s […]
ARC’s Mobile Print app ARC’s Mobile Print app was upgraded recently with an E-commerce system to quickly order safe signage. We have a collection of hundreds of signs that can assist our customers to reopen their businesses and keep their staff and customers safe. Available in multiple languages, sizes, and finishes, we’ll produce your graphics […]
Employees Back to the Office When we start returning to our offices, social distancing, protective equipment, and sanitation guidelines will be in place, among other rules. To follow these guidelines, your office must be equipped with the right tools and resources. Beyond that, it will also be on employers to prove to both existing and […]
Retail-Past, Present & The Future Amazon, iTunes, eBay … names that strike fear into the hearts of the owners of brick-and-mortar stores. As physical retailers struggle with the accelerated growth in online shopping, the forecast seems to be saying that you should pack up your offline shop and head for the virtual hills. This fear […]
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the health of our customers, employees, and communities comes before anything else. So to ensure we’re doing everything we can to stop the spread, we’ve been carefully following the CDC’s latest guidance on social distancing. To adhere to that guidance, and help others adhere to that guidance, we’ve also rolled […]