featured-july2023

Are You Using the Right Lift for the Job?

July 10, 2023

By: Shana McGuinn, Contributor Turning radius. Horizontal reach. Platform height. Load capacity. These are all factors to take into account when selecting aerial lifts, or mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP),…

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New Hearing Protection Options for Workers With Hearing Loss

July 10, 2023

By Robert M. Traynor, Ed.D., MBA, FNAP and Garry G. Gordon, M.S. In today’s global environment, the ramifications of excessive noise exposure could not be more apparent. According to the…

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Three Keys to Keep Lithium-Ion Battery Storage Risks Contained

July 10, 2023

By: Mandy Marxen, Contributor Lithium batteries have revolutionized how we live and work. They are a clean, powerful source of power to a wide variety of tools and material handling…

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What is HazCom?

July 10, 2023

This article first appeared on the Graphic Products blog.[1] “HazCom” is short for “Hazard Communication,” which works to keep people safe by providing information about potential sources of injury —…

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Tight Spaces, Tough Terrain, Long Routes: How to Maximize Labor in Direct-Store Delivery

July 10, 2023

By: Mark Koffarnus, Contributor In today’s hyper-competitive consumer markets for food, beverage and retail, companies are constantly challenged to meet escalating demand for greater product variety and broader package assortments,…

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Busting the Myths that Keep SMBs from Automating Warehouse Processes

July 10, 2023

By: Colman Roche, Contributor Goods-to-person automation technology has revolutionized item picking by allowing e-commerce companies to dramatically increase pick speeds, reduce their vulnerability to labor shortages, increase warehouse density and…

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Leverage Labeling Software to Improve Procure-to-Pay Processes

July 10, 2023

By: Amin Sikander, Contributor Supply chain disruptions continue to create headaches for businesses, and it is expected that these disruptions—like raw material shortages, labor supply problems and transportation snafus—will persist…

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Selecting the Right Electric Tugger for Your Application

July 10, 2023

By: Ray Erbe, Contributor Today, companies are struggling to increase productivity, while dealing with a shrinking and older labor force. In the world of material handling, these factors are driving…

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How Collaborative Robots Can Free Workers from Harmful Palletizing Work

July 10, 2023

By: Joe Campbell, Contributor The process of stacking, loading and securing high quantities of goods onto a pallet, with the aim of safely storing or transporting them, has existed since…

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