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(41) --- [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hubfs/SMO_Works_Sep2018/Images/logo_smo-wht.png)](http://smoworks.com) [![Supreme Maintenance Organization](https://content.smoworks.com/hubfs/SMO_Works_Sep2018/Images/logo_smo.svg)](http://smoworks.com/) Keeping Facilities Clean & Healthy Since 1989 [Call Today! 800.717.4766](tel:18007174766) [Request More Information](http://smoworks.com/get-more-info) - [LOCATIONS](http://smoworks.com/locations) - [CAREERS](http://smoworks.com/careers) - [CONTACT](http://smoworks.com/contact) - [TEAM LOGIN](https://smo.teamehub.com/ehub/account/login?ReturnUrl=%2Fehub%2F) - [ICARE AWARD](https://content.smoworks.com/icare) - [HOME](http://smoworks.com/) - [OUR SERVICES](http://smoworks.com/our-services) - [Janitorial](http://smoworks.com/janitorial) - [Industrial](http://smoworks.com/industrial) - [Educational](http://smoworks.com/educational) - [Property Management](http://smoworks.com/property-management) - [Commercial & Corporate](http://smoworks.com/commercial-and-corporate) - [Healthcare](https://smoworks.com/healthcare-janitorial-services) - [Special Services](http://smoworks.com/special-services) - [Green Cleaning](http://smoworks.com/green-cleaning) - [Disinfecting Services](http://smoworks.com/disinfecting-services/) - [WHY CHOOSE SMO?](http://smoworks.com/why-choose-smo) - [Our Values](http://smoworks.com/our-values) - [Experienced Leadership](http://smoworks.com/experienced-leadership) - [SMO University](http://smoworks.com/smo-university) - [CIMS Certification](http://smoworks.com/cims-certification) - [ABOUT](http://smoworks.com/about) - [Professional Associations](http://smoworks.com/professional-associations) - [Our Team Members](http://smoworks.com/our-team-members) - [Managed Implementation](http://smoworks.com/managed-implementation) - [Community Participation](http://smoworks.com/community-participation) - [Innovation](http://smoworks.com/innovation) - [Quality Assurance Program](http://smoworks.com/quality-assurance-program) - [Corporate Sustainability](http://smoworks.com/corporate-sustainability) - [NEWS & INSIGHTS](https://content.smoworks.com/blog) ### David Murphy - [![Smart Technology For Cleaning Operations](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Smart%20Technology%20For%20Cleaning%20Operations.jpg?width=239&name=Smart%20Technology%20For%20Cleaning%20Operations.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smart-technology-for-cleaning-operations) ## [Smart Technology for Cleaning Operations](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smart-technology-for-cleaning-operations) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - October 30, 2018 The proliferation of "smart" technology and its evolution into the "Internet of Things" (IoT) has impacted virtually every industry. This has included Building Service Contractors as well as internal cleaning operations. As the... 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We would like to take a moment to recognize those who will be celebrating a work anniversary in November 2018. We are very appreciative... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-members-anniversaries-october-2018-0) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![SMO Team Member Birthdays November 2018](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SMO%20Team%20Member%20Birthdays%20November%202018.jpg?width=239&name=SMO%20Team%20Member%20Birthdays%20November%202018.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-october-2018-0) ## [SMO Team Member Birthdays November 2018](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-birthdays-october-2018-0) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - October 25, 2018 It's your birthday! It's your birthday! We would like to wish the following SMO team members a very happy November birthday. 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He was nominated by his Account Manager, who said: “Willie has a... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/smo-team-member-of-the-month-july-2018) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) Share this post - - - [![ieving Cleaning Operation Efficiency](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ieving%20Cleaning%20Operation%20Efficiency.jpg?width=239&name=ieving%20Cleaning%20Operation%20Efficiency.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/keys-to-achieving-cleaning-operation-efficiency) ## [Keys to Achieving Cleaning Operation Efficiency](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/keys-to-achieving-cleaning-operation-efficiency) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - October 16, 2018 How efficient is your cleaning operation? In an increasingly competitive marketplace Building Service Contractors are looking for ways to improve operational efficiencies in ways that will improve quality of service while also... 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She was nominated by her Account Manager, who said “Silvia has a great... 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Prevention of occupationally induced injuries and illnesses is of such consequence that it will be given precedence over operating... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/safety-huddle-avoiding-struck-by-injuries) - [SMO Company News](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/smo-company-news) - [Cleaning Safety](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-safety) Share this post - - - [![tycd-logo](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tycd-logo.png?width=239&name=tycd-logo.png)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/thank-your-cleaner-day-october-17-2018) ## [Thank Your Cleaner Day October 17, 2018](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/thank-your-cleaner-day-october-17-2018) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - October 03, 2018 The annual Thank Your Cleaner Day will occur on October 17th. This is a day allocated for the recognition of the work and dedication provided by cleaning services providers across this nation. 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