We are all aware of the Supply Chain issues causing unexpected price increases and extending leads times in almost every sector of our economy. smartBOX is pleased to offer four-week lead times on the phoneBOX series and six-week lead times on all workPODS. We have held our pricing stable and source over 90% of our materials in the USA where we manufacture. There is a great article from FAST COMPANY authored by SARAH SCHIFFLING AND NIKOLAOS VALANTASIS KANELLOS: “Supply chain … Read More
How to Design for a Variable Future
Many thanks to Melissa Marsh & Elizabeth Hyde of PLASTARC for their article published in WORKDESIGN MAGAZINE “How to Design for The Variable Future: A Guide to Designing With Pods”. Where smart got its start? We created smartBOX as a well-designed, movable, and affordable solution to the need for quiet, flexible workspaces. Constructed using the highest quality sustainable and recycled materials and completely customizable. To fit into any workplace, smartBOX manufactures fully equipped quiet pods and workspaces at surprisingly affordable … Read More
Made in America
We have talked to many members of the marketplace across the country, and we are hearing the same things. Increased costs, severely increased lead times [up to 26 weeks, in some cases], limitations on finishes and uncertain delivery timelines. The smartBOX product lines are all manufactured in Tempe, Arizona in a state-of-the-art factory. Our lead times are currently 30 days for phoneBOX products and no more than 60 days for workPods and case goods. It would seem that Office Furniture … Read More
THE SMARTBOX COMPANY UNVEILS A FULL LINE OF AMERICAN MADE, SUSTAINABLY MANUFACTURED PERSONAL WORK PODS
Tempe, Arizona, September 21st, 2021: The SmartBOX Company, a U.S.-based manufacturer of office phone booths since 2019, is announcing the release of a full line of personal work pods for multiple uses. Made from eighty percent post-consumer recycled materials, the collection consists of four product groupings, including a first-to-market ADA-compliant work pod. Each unit is equipped with a wide range of standard features and is lined with noise-cancelling acoustic panels that can turn any busy space into a quiet, professional … Read More
10 Things to Know About Creating Hybrid Work Strategies
The pandemic forced companies to adopt remote work to protect employee health. Company leaders soon learned, often to their surprise, that remote work also provided significant benefits. Many organizations saw increased employee engagement, productivity, and a stronger sense of belonging. These benefits happened even though the move to remote work was not focused on improving the employee experience. Moreover, the emphasis on physical isolation eliminated periodic in-person meetings that are a critical component of effective remote work arrangements. While people missed in-person … Read More