SALT gives us the ability to look far back in time.

The defining factor should be a supplier's ability to eliminate or reduce downtime, which is the biggest cost factor for a contractor.

It concerns us nationally that we don't have in real time the ability to check a validity of a license before us. That is what we are working on with great speed to accomplish.

He shows us the ability to throw strikes any time in the count. He has a high level of concentration on every pitch, and that's something we like. Because of his experience, he has an excellent chance to be in the rotation. The ball is really in his court.

Having that control gives us greater ability to mitigate safety risks.

The next time you want to hires someone and are evaluating performance and skill sets, look at the person's ability to get ready fast. When has she been really surprised (positively or negatively)? How long did it take her to integrate it and navigate a positive response?