An essential tool in the day-to-day operation of a warehouse is the pallet. However, there is a problem when it comes to storing them. It isn’t unusual for even the tallest order pickers to have difficulty reaching or bending to fetch these bulky items resulting in ergonomic issues that threaten the health of workers. Moreover, … Read more
Office furniture is something many businesses take for granted. From a financial perspective, investing in things like ergonomically correct chairs or updating desks and shelving wouldn’t seem to pay long-term dividends. But if you look a little more closely at it, you can see that buying new office equipment can actually benefit your business in … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find coming soon to the Bahrns blog: Ergonomic office furniture may cost you a little money in the short term, but can pay huge dividends for many years to come. We’ll tell you why … Ergonomics in the warehouse by new machinery … Read more
If you are building, renovating, or reconfiguring your manufacturing facility, shop, or warehouse, one of the most important things to consider is how you are going to move the heaviest objects. Things like machinery, equipment, bulk supplies, and other items can weigh hundreds of tons. So changing their location isn’t always as simple as it … Read more
You may have noticed that more and more businesses and industries are switching to heavy duty plastic bulk containers over cardboard, paper, plastic, and disposable or recyclable packaging materials. There’s a reason for that. In fact, there are several. In this article, we will explain the many benefits of reusable bulk containers and why your … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories coming soon on the Bahrns blog: Reconfiguring your warehouse? If you have to move heavy machinery or other very bulky items, it could require some pre-planning. We’ve got some ideas … Have you noticed that more businesses are switching to reusable plastic bulk containers … Read more
People have been talking about self-driving vehicles for years as companies like Google, Uber, and even Ford and Mercedes-Benz develop the futuristic driving technology. But when the first self-driving truck actually took to a Colorado last week, the future arrived like the resounding blast of an air horn. On Oct. 25, a driverless truck owned … Read more
Here is a special sneak preview of some of the stories coming soon to the Bahrns blog: Self-driving trucks are no longer something out of science fiction. We’ll take you to Colorado, where a driverless beer delivery truck made its first run and the future arrived sooner than you thought … Have an outdoor canopy … Read more
Every fall, thousands of farms begin the process of harvesting millions of tons of corn, wheat, oats, barley, soybeans and other agricultural products. It’s an annual tradition that has been the backbone of the US agricultural industry since the country began. But working with grain has its risks and every year agricultural workers are injured … Read more
A few years back, ride-sharing startups like Uber and Lyft changed the way many people got around, especially in big cities. They also decimated the taxi cab industry. A few years later, the Airbnb startup changed way travelers found accommodations in different cities. It also ate into the market share of local hotels. Now, a … Read more
