Thought Leadership

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Five Reasons Why the Right Strategy Leads to the Success of Digital Transformation Implementation

The past few years have proven that digital transformation (DT) is more than just a trend. It is becoming one of the frontrunners for ensuring business continuity through modernizing times. However, despite being an essential component for adaptability in a competitive industry, not all companies would consider their DT implementation a success.

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May 17, 2022

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The Supply Chain Professional’s Elevated Role in Today’s Environment

Market constraints highlight the importance of supply chain and distribution experts. Here are four ways those experts can help mitigate the current crisis.

Supply Chain Thought Leadership

May 2, 2022

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Thirty-nine Years of Experience Offer Key Takeaways for New Industry Professionals

Steve McJones shares his insights on the oil and gas industry.

General Thought Leadership

April 6, 2022

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Hybrid Work is Here to Stay: Expert Advice and Industry Input

COVID-19 has forever changed the way we work.

Thought Leadership

April 6, 2022

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An Introduction to Axial Flow Check Valves

Check valves are self-actualizing devices that respond to both pressure and flow changes in a piping system.

Thought Leadership Valves

April 6, 2022

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The Fundamentals of Gate Valves

The venerable gate valve remains a primary choice for many service applications.

General Thought Leadership Valve Basics Valves

April 6, 2022

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Inspection and Maintenance Can Alleviate Supply Chain Woes

As industrial companies confront the challenges posed by global supply chain constraints, extra attention should be paid to maintenance as a strategy for minimizing the need for new equipment and components.

MRO Supply Chain Thought Leadership Valves

January 25, 2022

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Understanding Torque for Quarter-Turn Valves

Valve manufacturers publish torques for their products so that actuation and mounting hardware can be properly selected.

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January 11, 2022

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Dealing with Sand Erosion in Control and Choke Valves

Sand erosion in control and choke valves is a significant consideration offshore.

General Thought Leadership

January 11, 2022

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Harnessing the Hidden Power of Data to Drive Operational Certainty

Data is quite possibly the largest untapped resource that exists in our world today. The problem is not a scarcity of raw data, but rather a vast gap between raw data and the people, processes and tools required to turn the information into actionable insights that can enable data-driven operational certainty.

General Manufacturing Thought Leadership

January 11, 2022

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Market Outlook 2022 Additional Industries Covered

VMA’s 2021 Market Outlook Workshop included these four remaining sectors: Pharmaceutical; Electricity; Packaging, Tissue and Paper; and Commercial Construction.

General Thought Leadership

November 1, 2021

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Valve Packing Sealing for Emissions Service

Methane (CH4) is the second-largest greenhouse gas emitted in the United States. In 2019, CH4 accounted for approximately 10% of all U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. Methane’s lifetime in the atmosphere is much shorter than carbon dioxide (CO2), however, it is significantly more efficient at trapping radiation.

General Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

November 1, 2021

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