Archive for July 2019
Optimizing Operations with Cubing and Weighing Equipment
Debra Schug, Contributing Writer In the supply chain, knowing exactly what you are shipping and storing is vital. By understanding the size and weight of your inventory, your operation’s visibility increases. This enables your facility to achieve a higher velocity, as the warehouse can be used more efficiently. Cubing and weighing, often a pretty mundane-sounding…
Read MoreAutomated Storage & Retrieval Systems Optimize Goods-to-Person Order Fulfillment
Automated Storage and Goods-to-Person Modern distribution centers, as well as production kitting operations, are realizing greater productivity and efficiency with improved worker ergonomics by combining automated storage with goods-to-person processes. “Goods-to-person” means that the order picker stays at a workstation, and the automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) brings the goods or SKUs (the stock…
Read MoreSafety in Automation: for Ergonomics’ Sake
Authored By: Miia Vironen, Contributor Most traditional warehouses require employees to manually lift, carry and lower often-heavy containers of goods. With repetitive twisting, turning and reaching, these actions put warehouse staff at constant risk of injury, as well as potential long-term damages due to years of prolonged physical stress. For instance, such continued stress on…
Read MoreErgonomics and Automation: The Future of Cart Systems
Boyd King, Senior Account Manager, Jtec Industries, Inc. Q1. How does the CarryMore® Tugger Cart System differ from your competitors’ systems? A. Our CarryMore system is very unique in that it is the only fully-mechanical loading and unloading mother/daughter cart system in North America where each daughter cart rides completely off the ground during transport…
Read MoreRack Engineering Division Introduces Their New Slit Coil Storage Racks
Rack Engineering Division, a manufacturer of custom storage and material handling products specifically designed for high weight capacities and heavy use, today released information about their Slit Coil Storage Racks. These Slit Coil Storage Racks come in various sizes and versions including stationary, mobile and portable. Each unit provides optional rubber runners for additional material…
Read MoreIN PERSPECTIVE: Handling & Shipping Hazardous Chemicals
WMHS recently sat down with the folks at CHEMTREC to talk about how companies can stay up to date with their hazardous materials training, and much more. Read on for this exclusive, in-depth interview. Q. CHEMTREC provides information and support for shippers of hazardous material. What types of support do you offer? A. The U.S.…
Read MoreErgodyne Launches New Line Of Ultra-Comfortable Hard Hats
Ergodyne announced a major addition to their Skullerz® lineup of personal protective equipment with the launch of their new hard hats, available in both full-brim or cap style and Class C or Class E protection. This line of hard hats is a first for the company. “We’ve gotten some great feedback from our field testers…
Read MoreHunter Industrial Expands Leadership Team
Hunter Industrial, a division of the Hunter Fan Company, has named Mark D’Agostino its new Senior Vice President (SVP) and General Manager (GM). D’Agostino previously served as Vice President of Industrial Sales for the company. As SVP and GM, D’Agostino will oversee all facets of Hunter Industrial, including operations, sales, marketing and finance. For more…
Read MoreLifting Gear Hire Reveals New Branding as Part of Ambitious Global Expansion
Established lifting equipment rental specialists, Lifting Gear Hire, announces the launch of its new corporate name, refreshed logo and global website. The new branding unifies LGH’s international businesses as it positions itself for future growth. As part of the global rebranding, Lifting Gear Hire has revealed its corporate name change to LGH, adding a dynamic,…
Read MoreRockford Systems Launches New Remote Safeguarding Assessment Service
Rockford Systems, a premier provider of machine safeguarding and combustion safety solutions, today announced the expansion of its RS360™ workplace safety portfolio with a new Remote Safeguarding Assessment service. The Remote Safeguarding Assessment is designed for customers with less complex machine safeguarding requirements that need to be evaluated for CFR OSHA 1910, ANSI B11 series…
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