Modern Materials Handling - October 2, 2001
- Casebook Directory
- Data Capture
- Retailer automates packing process
- Fixed Path
- Workstation cranes, lifters ease handling
- Remote control safety
- AGVs move sheet steel for DaimlerChrysler
- Hoists, cranes raise roof on productivity
- Airline repair parts fly on a monorail system
- Yard/Plant
- Over/under workstation eases seat assembly
- Ceiling fans cool down a very hot plant
- Casebook Directory/ Case Studies
- Data Capture
- From port to auto dealer in 90 days
- WMS trims labor costs for Panasonic
- Software manages online grocer's order picking
- Kohler cuts data capture time 80%
- Inventory control system tracks tooling
- RF tags pinpoint vehicle locations for Ford
- Fixed Path
- Vacuum lifter eases assembly tasks
- Tech Data gears up for growth with automation
- Controls add to performance
- Cross belt sorter speeds up Timberland's orders
- Vertical conveyors are built for heavy duty
- Simulation proves out sortation strategy
- Quiet rollers last longer
- Adjustable conveyors speed changeovers
- Lift Trucks
- Narrow-aisle truck does double duty
- Forklifts load fresh salad products fast
- Aerial lift with obstruction sensor finds a home
- Lift Truck Selection Guide
- Narrow-aisle sideloader has rack-to-truck capability
- Sealed batteries cut down on labor, maintenance
- Forklifts foster high efficiency in new DC
- AC-drive electric pallet trucks do heavy duty
- GM Canada deploys fast-charge technology
- Forklift battery keeps going and going
- Forklift fleet cuts distributor's costs
- Handle long poles? No problem
- Packaging
- Sargento's stretchwrapper speeds output
- Shrink wrappers: cool move for ice cream maker
- Off-line printing shines at Sunnyside
- Stretch wrappers protect grocer's pallet loads
- Specialized packaging protects PCs for Gateway
- Storage/Staging
- Racks get cushy job
- Carousels improve picking efficiency
- Wines age well in wire containers
- Carousels, NA rack revitalize KaVo America
- Tool crib system organizes items efficiently
- Systems concept improves throughput
- Rack supplier re-engineers DC
- Carousels give a big lift to Boeing C-17 project
- Vertical carousels save space, offer flexibility
- New DC handles 30 million items a year
- Unit load AS/RS systems buffer WIP
- Mezzanine triples Ethan Allen DC space
- Horizontal carousels hike picking efficiency
- AS/RS serves as automated library
- Redesigned DC packs more into smaller footprint
- Yard/Plant
- Knockout doors stamp out damage at USPS
- Dock upgrade improves shipping efficiency
- Near miss leads to dock safety upgrades
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