Temperatures already are dropping and wintry weather is just around the corner. Is your business prepared? Forecasters at Weather Services International predict that the first part of the winter season will bring colder than normal temperatures to the Midwest, the mid-Atlantic and the Southeast. This temperature drop is expected to last throughout November and into December, according … Read more
One of the most effective and affordable ways to manage your manufacturing or warehouse facility is through the use of floor striping tapes. These bright, easy to see tapes are used to create distinctions between various parts of a warehouse or factory floor and can be used to designate everything from storage space, safety zones, … Read more
An examination of the ergonomics of workers’ movement can improve productivity, reduce the amount of workplace injuries, and lower costs, according to a report compiled by the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Whenever materials are handled in a warehouse, manufacturing facility or other workplace, there is always the opportunity for wasted energy, wasted time, … Read more
If you are looking for ideas to improve the efficiency of packaging, manufacturing or over materials handling, you need to look no further than your computer’s mouse. If you turn over a mechanical computer mouse, you will find is operated by a small rubber or plastic trackball that controls where the cursor on your computer screen is located. Apply … Read more
Looking like a cross between R2D2 from “Star Wars” and Number 5 from “Short Circuit”, ADAM, the newest robot from RMT Robotics was rolled out, literally, during this year’s PROMAT trade show in Chicago. ADAM, an anagram for “Autonomous Delivery and Manipulation”, is a highly dynamic autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that is designed to improve productivity by robotically … Read more
When trucks and other transport vehicles pull up to a loading dock, there is always a chance that an accident can occur if the is not properly secured during the unloading and loading process. Now the Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers (LODEM), an industry trade group affiliated with Materials Handling International, has released a new report called … Read more
Having a planned replacement strategy for your fleet of lift trucks and other materials handling equipment is the key to maximizing your fleet’s value and reducing overall operating and maintenance costs. Generally, lift trucks have a useful life of about 10,000 to 12,000 operational hours, depending on maintenance practices, operating conditions and the type of … Read more
Wrapping pallets and other materials in stretch film can save your company money, cut down on product loss and damage, and improve operational efficiencies. Stretch Film Saves Money Using stretch film is a great way to save money. It can be used to consolidate loads, making them less time intensive than handling loose boxes. This … Read more
A new lift table introduced by Southworth Products, of Portland, Maine, lowers to just 3-1/2″ above the floor and can accommodate any skid or pallet, including closed bottom designs, up to 2,200 pounds. The LiftMat comes with an optional diamond-plate ramp that allows workerst o feed and offload it using a hand pallet jack or … Read more
Did you ever walk into a chain pharmacy or discount store wonder how in the world they can keep track of the tens of thousands of separate products they offer for sale? Typically, central distribution centers will warehouse nearly all of their products — such as toilet paper, gum and both prescription and over-the-counter medications — and … Read more
