Dan M This week on the Bahrns blog: There are dozens of different types of work glove you can choose. So how can you make sure you pick the exactly right glove for every job? We’ll show you how! Have you heard of omni-channel fulfillment yet? If not, you will soon, says one leading materials handling industry … Read more
How do Chinese forklift companies cultivate public support? By hosting opera concerts on state television, of course. That’s what the Ningbo Ruyi Joint Stock Co., Ltd., did January 11 when it hosted a performance by the China Central Television Opera (CCTV), featuring traditional Chinese opera performed by some of that county’s favorite performers. The show … Read more
Chaintec, a leading supplier of leaf chains for forklifts in the UK, is warning companies to make sure their chains are etched with fully traceable information so they can be assured of where they were manufactured. International quality standards for leaf chains, clevises and sheaves require that chains be marked with the manufacturer’s name or … Read more
Central States Trucking has been purchased by Forward Air Inc. for $95.6 million, according to a company news release. Forward Air — an air cargo transportation services provider based in Greeneville, Tennessee — bought CST on a cash-free debt basis with an adjustment for working capital. The sale will be finalized during first quarter of … Read more
A manufacturer of excavating equipment and other heavy duty vehicles announced that it is building a new $49.2 million championship golf course next to its world headquarters in order to boost sales and raise its brand’s global profile. JCB — formerly known as JC Bamford Excavators Limited — is a British multinational corporation that is … Read more
Seegrid Corp., the Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of Automatic Guided Vehicles, announced that is is launching two new products. The first, called the GT4, is a low-capacity tow tractor that automatically moves flatbed cars and trains. The second new product, the GWSL3, is an robotic walkie stacker that transports palletized goods. Both products are designed to reduce … Read more
Seasonally adjusted truck tonnage volumes ended 2013 up 0.6%, hitting an all -time and adding to November’s 4.7% jump, according to statistics released by the American Trucking Association. December 2013’s truck tonnage was up 8.2% compared to December 2012. The grou’s figure is calculated by adding up all the monthly tonnage data reported by its … Read more
Here’s a sneak peek at what you will find on the Bahrns blog this week!: Need to make more room in your warehouse or factory? The solution could be as simple as moving non-essential inventory and materials outdoors. We’ll show you how! What do golf and heavy machinery have in common? A major manufacturer in … Read more
When it comes to running a business profitably, every penny counts. Every square foot of interior work space needs to add to the bottom line. Paying to keep inventory or supplies in a heated and maintained indoor facility may not be the most cost effective use of your resources. Moving materials such as lumber, inventory, … Read more
Enterprise Research Planning is a set of business processes that allows companies to provide their customers with products or solutions on time, economically, and as quickly as possible. Many of today’s most successful companies incorporate ERP into their planning to optimize resources such as materials, labor, equipment, tooling engineering specifications, space and financial resources. ERP targets what’s required to … Read more
