There’s an old phrase some say originated in the rural South, and others attribute it to Thomas Bertram Lance, (Bert Lance), Director of the Office of Management and Budget in Jimmy Carter’s 1977 administration: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” While that ideological phrase and thinking may hold water in some situations, —it’s detrimental in a world where time, speed, convenience, and ubiquity...

From electric vehicles and portable off-grid battery systems to smart solar trackers and air quality monitoring solutions—sustainable technologies are leading the way in innovation. It’s no surprise as rising temperatures, harmful chemicals, air contaminants, and other hazards continue to wreak havoc on our health and planet. With tightening environmental legislation and shifting consumer...

As we bid farewell to 2022, let’s take a moment to look back at key industry topics that were top of mind for our readers along with a few of Arena’s highlights and milestones.  Since the pandemic, supply chain disruption still tops the list. Many industries continue wrestling with inventory challenges, product availability, higher prices, labor shortages, political and industry mandates, or...