Dan M Soon the plastic used to make the air conditioning units, storage bins, and wiring harnesses in Ford vehicles could come from an unlikely source: Jose Cuervo Tequila. The giant Dearborn, Michigan, based automaker announced July 12 that it was partnering with the Mexican tequila company to explore ways agave plants left over from the spirits-making … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find coming up soon on the Bahrns blog: Ford Motor Company has found an unusual source for some of its new auto parts: The Jose Cuervo Tequila factory. Yes, really. We’ll explain … In the Know: Powered Industrial Trucks and some of … Read more
The growth of “cobots” — or collaborative robots that work side by side with human workers — in the material handling industry will be phenomenal in the next six years, according to a new report. The report, titled “Global Material Handling Cobots Market by End-User, Application, and Region: Analysis and Outlook 2016 to 2022”, found … Read more
Daimler, the world’s largest truck maker, announced last week that it soon will begin printing spare parts for its vehicles on three-dimensional printers rather than building them in a factory and shipping them wherever they are needed. The announcement marks a breakthrough in the new 3D printing technology, the first of many that are expected … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories coming up on the Bahrns blog: An auto part on one of your delivery trucks needs to be replaced. But rather than going down to the auto parts store, you simply go to your laptop, hit the print button and take the part off … Read more
While the number of people smoking in the US has dramatically decreased in the past decade, there are still millions of smokers who are risking their health and life as a result of their addiction to nicotine. They also could be costing your business real dollars and cents. According to a survey of more than 29,000 … Read more
Workplace accidents are bad for business. Not only can they result in hospital bills, reduced productivity, and a disruption in the workflow, but they also can attract attention from federal safety officials, demoralize other employees, and create a toxic work environment. Avoiding workplace accidents like vehicle collisions with people and property and tip over accidents … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find coming soon on the Bahrns blog: Collisions between vehicles and property, vehicles and people, and vehicles and other vehicles are among the leading causes of injuries and property damage at US businesses. We’ll tell you about five affordable, fast and easy … Read more
Consumers in the US are accustomed to getting what they want when they want it. And that trend is expected to continue as businesses like Amazon and Wal-Mart introduce same-day delivery using pilot-less drones, according to a new study of retail trends. The Future of Retail 2016 study, conducted by the consulting group Walker Sands, … Read more
Desks, chairs, cubicles, lighting and other office environmental details are something most workers take for granted. But office furnishings can often have a profound effect on both business productivity and workplace morale. Existing employees are less likely to call off as frequently and more likely to work harder and longer if you provide them with modern, … Read more
