Following the lead of such major retail powerhouses as Wal-Mart and Costco, an increasing number of companies are opting for block pallets over the more traditional stringer pallets. Both types of pallets are made of wood, but stringer pallets have three “stringer boards” that form its base while block pallets typically are composed of nine … Read more
When you need to access items that are located on the back of a pallet, it can be inconvenient and time-consuming. But product developed by King Industries, in Australia, provides an innovative solution. The Roto-Picker allows pallets to be easily picked up and spun around on a turntable so that users have access to cartons … Read more
Honeywell International, the giant technology and manufacturing company, has hired robotic automatic guided vehicles to assist in operations at its alarm system and structured wiring products plant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Honeywell purchased the automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Seegrid, a Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of robotic materials handling equipment., The driverless GP8 pallet trucks will be … Read more
Summer has (finally) arrived and with it come warm temperatures, sunny days and easier living. But summer also signals the arrival of insects and other pests that can make your dock area a living nightmare. Fortunately, there are several products that are designed to protect your dock from insects, birds and even human invaders such … Read more
A company that makes storage racks has teamed with a tube manufacturer to create a new type of rack that is designed to withstand earthquakes and heavy impacts from forklifts without spilling the products that are stored on it. Hannibal Industries and Twinlode Corp. unveiled the new Gen 2 racking product during the Modex materials … Read more
Simple robots — such as the six-axis arm robotics used in automobile assembly lines and elsewhere — have been a common part of the workplace landscape since at least the 1970s. But ever since their first introduction, robots have always been viewed with suspicion by their human co-workers who fear they might one day be … Read more
A recent survey conducted among shippers indicated that Transportation Management Systems were a good investment because over time they lowered freight costs enough to more than pay for themselves. More than 40% of the transportation professional polled said TMS systems saved them between 5% and 10% on their freight costs. And 23% said their total … Read more
A new 145,000 square foot distribution center operated by the state of Wyoming’s Department of Revenue Liquor Division features a voice recognition system that allows workers to use voice-activated controls to speed up the picking process and dramatically cut fulfillment times. The facility, located in Cheyenne, allows workers to use smart phones to communicate with … Read more
Most warehouses and distribution centers rely on pallet racks to store loads of products until they are ready to be used or moved to another location. But a damaged or overloaded pallet rack can result in disaster, including damaged property, lost products and even injury or death. One of the tenets to maintaining a safe … Read more
Getting products to consumers as quickly as possible is essential to maintaining high customer satisfaction, efficient resupply and increased profits. But manual picking fulfillment procedures is slow, cumbersome and inefficient. Automating simple picking processes is one of the best way to streamline the supply chain for businesses such as pharmacies, discount stores and other line-level … Read more
