http://www.theconcreteproducer.com/tom-johnson.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm771762534http://www.theconcreteproducer.com/testing/when-bad-testing-happens-to-good-people.aspx?rssLink=When+Bad+Testing+Happens+to+Good+PeopleApparently the topic of cylinder testing gone wrong struck a chord with TCP readers, who wrote back to share stories similar to the one in last month’s blog. Following are just two humorous examples.Thu, 16 May 2013 11:47:29 EST Testinghttp://www.theconcreteproducer.com/concrete/if-concrete-test-cylinders-could-talk.aspx?rssLink=If+Concrete+Test+Cylinders+Could+TalkAs uncertainty continues in the concrete market, one thing that remains constant is the use of test cylinders.Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:20:34 EST Concretehttp://www.theconcreteproducer.com/readymixed-concrete/knowledge-equals-profit.aspx?rssLink=Knowledge+Equals+ProfitTwo events early in my ready-mix sales career motivated me to learn all I could about the science of concrete design and placement. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:33:49 EST Ready-Mixed Concretehttp://www.theconcreteproducer.com/management/who-is-running-your-company.aspx?rssLink=Who+is+Running+your+Company%3fMost of the time, a ready-mix producer operates under the direction of the owner or general manager. These leaders guide the dispatch manager, who decides which customers will receive concrete on a particular workday. However, in some companies, the dispatch manager receives little guidance or information from management about which customers should be a higher priority, and how much variance from a promised delivery time is allowed.Tue, 12 Feb 2013 04:59:51 EST Management