Ideas for optimizing the flow of materials through distribution centers and manufacturing facilities and tips for making the best use of labor and mechanical and automated equipment—delivered through news and feature stories, case studies and columns. en-us http://www.mmh.com/community/Services+and+Best+Practices/48543.html?nid=4132 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:10:40 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6616560.html?nid=4132 John J. Farrell announced as new vice president and general manger of RFID division. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6616778.html?nid=4132 APICS defines the essential terms operations management, supply chain and materials handling professionals need to know in its Body of Knowledge framework. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6616363.html?nid=4132 Successful warehouse management system implementation takes planning, training and budgeting. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6615170.html?nid=4132 After being acquired in May, engineering and automation firm Blesco will move forward under the name of parent company and AS/RS supplier viastore. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6614741.html?nid=4132 Increased adoption across new industries will help lower costs for RFID technology. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6613738.html?nid=4132 Jerry Welcome named president at RPA; Joe Pajer named president of supply chain business at Vocollect; Don Wilson promoted at Hytrol. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6613068.html?nid=4132 The September booked orders index went up 28 points, according to CEMA. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6613497.html?nid=4132 Whether you’re shipping pallets, cartons or pieces, follow these best ways to get your product onto the truck. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6613502.html?nid=4132 High-speed sortation systems save space, improve accuracy and increase productivity in shipping. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6613520.html?nid=4132 In a tough economic environment, a transportation management system is one sure-fire way to get a fast ROI. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6613569.html?nid=4132 Learn how one consumer packaged goods company improved its shipping accuracy and eliminated charge backs. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6612986.html?nid=4132 More widely available, methanol fuel cells provided by Oorja are being used to power lift trucks at six commercial partners. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6613193.html?nid=4132 HighJump continues its growth in the direct store delivery software market with the acquisition of BelTek. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6612522.html?nid=4132 The Transportation Management Systems market grew almost 10% in 2007, expected to exceed $1.6 billion by 2012. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6612195.html?nid=4132 On the heels of a suit by Datalogic against a Honeywell subsidiary, Honeywell alleges copyright infringement against Datalogic. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6611836.html?nid=4132 The non-manufacturing index dropped 5.8 percentage points, to 44.4%, after two months of slight growth. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6611105.html?nid=4132 The manufacturing sector’s PMI hit its lowest level in 26 years at 38.9%. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6611301.html?nid=4132 The Italian palletizing systems provider acquired C&D Robotics, and will be known as C&D Skilled Robotics. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6611134.html?nid=4132 Over the past 40 years, U.S.-based organizations have seen a dramatic percentage increase in output. Even better, there hasn't been a similar increase in the resources employed to create that output. This is called productivity improvement. It accounts for the overall increase in American prosperity. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6611135.html?nid=4132 If this country's economic malaise makes you worry about your kids' future, there's a line of work you can direct them to that seems to be recession-proof. It's in the warehouse. The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) recently released its 2008 study of warehousing salaries and wages, and warehouse workers enjoyed a 7. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST