Posts by Preston Barta
We Were BUILT for This: Making Your Business “2021-Ready” with Quest
– January 12, 2021 – 2020 was a year of challenges that hit every industry differently and from every angle imaginable. From the COVID-19 pandemic to political upheaval, businesses have had to constantly dodge curveballs as fast as they’ve come at them. Just keeping the doors open became a real goal in 2020. At Quest,…
Read MoreThe Secret to Carbon Neutrality Is in Your Dumpster
– November 10, 2020 – According to TheClimateGroup.org, the transportation sector is the fastest-growing contributor to climate change, accounting for 23% of global energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Efforts to achieve carbon neutrality are everywhere you look. Between countries announcing ambitious goals for the next decade, and some of the world’s largest companies (including Ikea, Daimler,…
Read MoreManaging Your Vendor Network: The Key to Economically Sustainable Operations in the COVID Era
During the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent quarantine, most restaurants are just working to keep their doors open. One thing that is not typically top-of-mind during the quarantine is sustainability, even though sustainability could mean the difference between success and failure. Keep in mind, sustainability has three elements: social, environmental, and economic. The economic aspect of…
Read MoreHow to Sanitize to Prevent COVID-19 – and Decontaminate After Exposure
Every industry is struggling to keep up with the constant changes caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. These are unprecedented times with unique problems. One constant in this torrent of new challenges is that safety is priority one right now. Food manufacturers are a critical element of the food supply chain in the U.S. and have…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons Quest is the Best Used Oil Collection Company
Choosing the right vendor can often times mean the difference between success and failure for any business. In the automotive repair world, the most critical vendor you use is your used motor oil collection company. Just one day of not being able to do oil changes can have vast financial impacts on your business, so…
Read More5 Things to Expect from Your Environmental Services Company
Choosing vendors is a critical aspect of any business as they perform essential support functions. You can have the best technicians and equipment, but the companies that provide the environmental services that keep your business running can bring all of that to a halt. You wouldn’t put cheap fuel into a race car, so why would…
Read MoreThe REAL Cost Of A Missed Used Motor Oil Disposal Service
The real cost of a missed used motor oil disposal service is staggering. You have worked to build a team of the best technicians, purchased all of the top-of-the-line equipment, and put in place the most efficient procedures in place, but oftentimes the success or failure of an auto repair center also depends on the…
Read MoreHow to Manage Supply Chain Sustainability During COVID-19
At the beginning of 2020, sustainability was one of the hottest topics in logistics. Consumers and shareholders alike are paying closer attention to the environmental impact of the companies they support and invest in, and that scrutiny gets passed down through the supply chain to the logistics companies that distribute food. Now, not even six…
Read More5 Things to Look for to Evaluate Commercial-Grade Disinfection and COVID-19 Decontamination Services
No matter what type of business you operate, essential or not, a confirmed case of coronavirus COVID-19 will bring your operation to a screeching halt. In that scenario, you essentially have two choices: Shut down your business for up to 4 days to let the virus die off, or Get a team of professionals to clean…
Read MoreRestaurants Best Practices: What To Do To Address a COVID-19 Test Positive
According to the restaurant National Association, “The restaurant industry, more than any other industry in the nation, has suffered the most significant sales and job losses since the COVID-19 outbreak began. So far, more than 8 million restaurant employees have been laid off or furloughed, and the industry will lose $80 billion in sales by…
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