Duration: 29 minutes
Safety Updates
A coaching reminder was issued regarding a recent driving incident. The standard guidance remains: maintain 12 months of safe driving to clear internal records.
The team also discussed installing an after-hours security camera to monitor the shop yard.
Quality & Warranty
Grizzly Rock Screen Unloading Issues
A Grizzly unit was mishandled during unloading, improperly lifted from the top crossbar by the customer and dropped.
Preventive Measures:
- “LIFT HERE / LIFT FROM BASE” labels will now ship with every Grizzly Rock Screen.
- A short “How to Unload Your Grizzly” instructional video will be produced.
- An automated email will accompany every Grizzly order explaining rigging points, proper unloading techniques, and a do/don’t list.
Custom Rake Return
A heavy-duty rake returned with bent tines and broken welds, likely caused by side-loading through rock.
The team is evaluating:
- Whether the tool should be repaired or rebuilt
- Potential design improvements, such as shorter, stouter tines or added gusseting
Production, Materials & Equipment
- Inventory Cleanup: A list of slow-moving or aged items will be created for potential sale or auction.
- Concrete Washout Tubs: One 1-CY tub remains in stock.
- Plasma Table Computer: In transit with expected arrival around October 21.
- Skid Steer Snow Pusher Production: Cutting edges for all models, including 6-ft units, have arrived. Snow pushers will enter production once the lead fabricator returns. Engineering notes will be captured during assembly.
- Steel Storage Rack: Decision postponed until an onsite review in early November.
Team & Inventory Management
Purchased-Goods / Resale Items
The team is reconciling auction-sourced items versus in-stock resale items to ensure accurate valuation across Fulcrum ERP and Shopify.
Process Improvements:
- All items with SKU prefix “99-” will now receive Fulcrum barcode labels upon receipt.
- Goal: Full Shopify integration to allow staff to scan, check out, and manage resale inventory using mobile devices.
Security Update:
Plans for an exterior yard camera were supported, partly due to ongoing wildlife activity in the yard.
Old Business
- Roll-off Concrete Washout Tub marketing photos have been published; monitoring lead activity.
- Engineered trench box discussion deferred to ownership only.
- Snow pusher design revisions pending evaluation during the current build cycle.
New Business
Wyoming Grizzly Rock Screen Bids
A state agency inquiry suggests new bid opportunities for Grizzly Rock Screens. The team will explore the new “Public Bids” government portal to identify multi-state opportunities for Bear Iron Works’ products.
South Carolina Delivery Logistics
A shipment to the Charleston region is scheduled for October 27. A delivery-day offload recording will be captured for training and marketing.
MSHA Part 48 Compliance
A mine-site visit for a Concrete Washout Tub inspection requires proper MSHA Part 48 certification. No shortcuts will be permitted; compliant training paths are under review.
Key Decisions
- “LIFT HERE” labels will be applied to all Grizzly shipments.
- Move forward with the Grizzly unloading video and automated customer email.
- Steel rack purchasing remains on hold pending onsite assessment.
- Returned rake will be handled as both a warranty evaluation and an R&D opportunity.
Action Items
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#
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Action
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Owner
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Due
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|---|---|---|---|
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1
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Compile slow-moving inventory list
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Ops Team
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Oct 21
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2
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Retrieve unloading mishandling footage for training
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Ops Team
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Oct 23
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3
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Produce “How to Unload Your Grizzly” video + auto-email
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Media/Engineering
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Nov 1
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4
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Apply “LIFT HERE” labels to all Grizzlies
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Shipping
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Ongoing
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5
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Begin Snow Pusher build and document drawing changes
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Production
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Upon lead’s return
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6
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Register for Public Bids portal and review WY opportunity
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Sales
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Oct 25
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7
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Reconcile purchased-goods inventory for ERP/Shopify sync
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Accounting/Ops
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Oct 24 → Oct 27
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8
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Apply Fulcrum barcode labels to all 99- SKU items
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Ops
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Oct 20
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9
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Develop yard security camera plan
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Ops
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Oct 30
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10
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Coordinate SC shipment and delivery-day video capture
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Shipping/Media
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Target: Oct 27
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11
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Evaluate custom rake: repair vs. redesign
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Engineering
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Oct 31
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12
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Outline MSHA Part 48 training path
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Safety
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Oct 24
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Additional Notes
- Sales attribution review showed no issues.
- Onsite operational audit scheduled for November 3–10, including inventory management and steel rack assessment.
