In 1976, I received the rank of eagle scout. Achieving the rank of eagle required a lot of work and preparation. I still remember most of what I learned including the motto “be prepared.” Being prepared is important in all stages of life. Whether you are a…
Maybe the photo shows you in a bar, and your friends from church just wouldn’t understand. Or maybe the picture of you suntanning at the beach reveals a little more skin than you would like your co-workers to see. Billions of photos have been posted to social…
Hackers around the world have stolen personal information, held data for ransom and in at least one case took an entire nation offline. One of their next targets could be self-driving vehicles. While self-driving cars are now in the testing phase, they will be hitting the streets…
I truly believe that most well run companies have exemplary process control. I am also convinced that successful companies will adhere to a quality system that requires established processes. The ISO standards suggest that continuous process improvement is a hallmark of a strong quality management system. Improvement…
The following content was provided by WSPA’s Livin’ Upstate. The completion of Greenville Textile Heritage Park is one step closer to reality with the receipt of a $30,000 grant from The John I. Smith Charities. The grant will go toward construction of the Textile Heritage Museum at the…
The following content was provided by WSPA’s Livin’ Upstate. The National Historic Landmark plaque on display in the Piedmont Community Building declares the historic significance of this unincorporated community on the banks of the Saluda River. But like many textile towns across the Upstate, the silencing of the…
The following content was provided by WSPA’s Livin’ Upstate. He holds the third-highest lifetime batting average in Major League Baseball at .356. And even though it was back in 1911, he still holds Major League’s highest batting average for a rookie at .408. This amazing player was…
The following content was provided by WSPA’s Livin’ Upstate. Fans of Shoeless Joe Jackson have just a few more days to visit his museum in Greenville before it closes on Saturday, December 7, in preparation for its move to a new location at the opposite end of Field…
SCMFG is passionate for all things South Carolina. Because of this passion, we are producing a new feature called “Discovering South Carolina”. The brief commentary will highlight prominent people, places and things in the Palmetto State from yesterday and today. Who Was Carroll Campbell Jr? He was born in Greenville on July 24, 1940 and attended […]
Ongoing War for Talent Drove Three Quarters of U.S. Employers to Increase Pay and More than Half to Enhance Medical Benefits! 73% of employers increased employee compensation! 52% enhanced medical benefits this year! See how you compare to your peers! On behalf of South Carolina Manufacturing, we’re…