Pioneering excellence and redefining customer service. In today’s business world, a company’s longevity often speaks volumes about its ability to adapt, innovate, and deliver consistently. Wist Business Supplies & Equipment is one of those companies. The company, a family-owned business led by Ian Wist, owner and general manager, is a distribution leader in the Southwest ...
A year of growth and innovation. As I look back on my time as ISSA president, I remain incredibly grateful to have had this opportunity to serve and work with so many tremendous professionals in our industry. I’m proud of the growth, innovation, and resiliency we’ve experienced in the global cleaning community this past year. ...
Do it like the Olympian you are. While Olympic athletes compete in more than 30 sports, following established rules to reach a goal or finish line, cleaning operations perform at least 30 functions adhering to set guidelines and rules, with the goal of removing unwanted matter. See sidebar “30 Functions of Cleaning.” Just as judges ...
Insights from Jim Collins’ Level 5 leadership model. In previous articles, we explored how to design and populate a strategic and tactical data repository with information to make management decisions. Initially, these discussions formed a comprehensive set of information that companies need to collect to make robust decisions. However, while writing the final article on ...
The cleaning industry’s feedback sparks changes. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a worldwide green building certification program with over 100,000 certified commercial and institutional buildings, as well as more than 500,000 certified homes worldwide. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), it includes rating systems for designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining ...
Welcome to the latest ISSA Legislative & Regulatory Update, a biweekly roundup of the public-policy issues currently impacting the full cleaning supply chain. This update touches on an upcoming free ISSA webinar on what Tuesday’s election results mean for the cleaning and facility-solutions industry, the latest Cleaning Is Essential podcast, advocacy activities as part of ...
Hospeco Brands Group, a leading distributor of cleaning and hygiene products serving customers in a diverse set of end markets, including healthcare, foodservice, industrial and safety, and facility services, is pleased to welcome Robert (Bob) Kibbe to its executive team. Effective immediately, Kibbe will assume the role of CEO of Tranzonic Companies and its Hospeco Brands ...
Essendant, an industry leading wholesale distribution and fulfillment services company, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the Purchasing Association of Cooperative Entities (PACE) for the distribution of office products, furniture, janitorial supplies, and foodservice supplies and equipment. Essendant currently holds an office supplies and furniture contract with PACE, a group purchasing ...
Join ISSA Hygieia Network for an In-Person Panel Discussion Mentors and allies play a pivotal role in developing inclusive leadership and empowering individuals in the cleaning and facility solutions industry. Join our 30-minute panel discussion, Building Inclusive Leadership: The Role of Mentors and Allies in the Cleaning and Facility Solutions Industry, presented by ISSA Hygieia ...
Biofilms are often referred to as “cities of microorganisms” that can adhere to and form on almost any surface. They are increasingly recognized as a critical global health issue across a multitude of industries, with estimated economic costs reaching US$5 trillion annually—the equivalent of $1 million multiplied by 5 million. Biofilms present a significant challenge ...
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