Archive for October 2019
Pennsylvania Scale Adds U6600 Bulk Container Scale to Its Productivity Series
Pennsylvania Scale Company, a U.S. manufacturer of scales and scale indicators, has announced the latest addition to its Productivity Series—the U6600 Low-Profile Bulk Container Scale. The U6600 provides no-ramp weighing of bulk containers and irregularly sized loads to save space and improve efficiency in lean manufacturing environments. To eliminate the ramp and save floor space,…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Sortation Systems to Meet Fulfillment Needs
Dan Vessell, Contributor When sortation systems no longer work to address certain throughput scenarios, things can start to go awry, until the problem is addressed. These can include slow-moving orders, unmet demands, accumulated errors and heightened labor costs. Therefore, it is of great importance to make appropriate considerations when determining the right system for your…
Read MoreAn Innovative Building Solution for Warehousing
Nicholas St. Pierre, Contributor Warehousing requires a reliable, well-designed structure to ensure optimal functionality and efficiency. Traditional buildings, constructed with wood and concrete, have long been the first choice for companies needing a warehouse, despite their high costs and long construction times. However, there is an alternative structure that provides the same utility as a…
Read MoreMoving On Up: Advancements in Overhead Material Handling Improve Safety and Efficiency
Liz Cuneo, Contributing Writer Moving product, equipment or other heavy items around the warehouse can be tricky business. While the main goal is to move product from point A to point B, it’s essential to do so without damage to the product, the facility and—most importantly—without injury to workers. There are many ways to do…
Read MoreCaster Conundrums: Simple Solutions for Major Transport Problems
Manual carts and casters might make material transport possible, but it doesn’t always make it safe or optimal. That’s something many material handling operations unfortunately find out the hard way—after employees have already begun to suffer carpal tunnel or back pain; medical costs and insurance premiums have spiked; and productivity has waned. One of the…
Read MoreVoluntary Use of Respirators: Making Sense of OSHA Regulations
It is not uncommon for employees to approach their supervisor or safety manager and ask about wearing a respirator, just because they will “feel more comfortable” doing the work. It is also not uncommon for the supervisor or safety manager to be unclear on whether to allow this type of voluntary use and, if so,…
Read MoreRunning Out of Storage Space?
Consider the Pros & Cons of New Construction vs. A Retrofit Derek Rickard, Contributor With the growing popularity of e-commerce and consumer demands for greater variety, many warehouses and distribution centers now have to store more products in their inventory than ever before. Such SKU proliferation means some facilities that once housed a few hundred…
Read MoreBeyond Gloves: Seven Things to Do to Keep Your Hands Safe at Work
Your hands are used in just about every facet of your work and daily life. But they’re also one of the most exposed and vulnerable parts of your body. Whether you spend all day writing reports and e-mails, or whether you handle materials and use construction tools after punching the clock, keeping your hands safe…
Read MoreHand Injuries are Preventable! If only…
Donald F. Groce, Contributor Even after many years, a hand injury can be life-changing. In one quick, distracted instant, a slip of the untrained hand on a first job left permanent damage. A person might never see his/her hand again without seeing the nasty scar, which is an ever-present reminder of how dangerous improper handling…
Read MoreRightHand Robotics Establishes Japan Entity
RightHand Robotics, a leader in providing autonomous robotic piece-picking solutions, has announced the establishment of a new corporate entity in Japan, RightHand Robotics GK. The subsidiary will enable RightHand to better serve the fast-growing demand for robotic piece-picking in Japan and the rest of Asia Pacific. As the world’s second-largest retail sector as well as…
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