FYI

By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 4/1/2000

Supply chain management

The book, 21st Century Logistics: Making Supply Chain Integration A Reality, is written specifically for managers who face the challenge of developing corporate competitiveness through the power of supply chain management. A framework is presented which helps to recognize and overcome common obstacles that challenge integration of value-added logistics operations. Although the book is based on empirical research, it is presented as a readable narrative that interprets the research findings.
Council of Logistics Management
630-574-0985

Impacting the supply chain

Reviewing the impact of information and technology on the supply chain within a firm and on the extended supply chain between the firm and its trading partners is the focus of the book, Information & Technology in the Supply Chain from PricewaterhouseCoopers. It looks at how to drive competitive advantage from current applications within the supply chain. It also evaluates the impact of emerging technologies and the Internet.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
617-428-8400 

Reduce industrial injury

Palamatic Handling Systems has released a 15-pg brochure that offers solutions to reducing industrial injury with the widest range of vacuum and air powered lift assists for the industry. Solutions for lifting and handling problems comply to the latest LOLER (lifting operations, and lifting equipment regulations), provision, and use of work equipment regulations and manual handling regulations in line with CE directives.
Palamatic Handling Systems
610-701-6350

A safer, more productive workplace

Communicate efficiently and effectively with your employees through Brady Signmark' s new Visually Instructive Plant (VIP) Program. The program utilizes safety and facility identification to put information where it' s needed. With consistent, visible, and comprehensive markings, VIP helps employers reduce errors and training time and create a safer, more productive workplace.
Brady Signmark
414-253-6933

Heavy duty lift trucks

A new eight page brochure describes the G/D40S series lift trucks. These Heavy duty lift trucks have carrying capacities ranging from 8,000-10,000 lb. The brochure describes and illustrates new design features of the series including a heavy duty transaxle and two-speed, electric shift transmission; self-adjusting hydraulic shoe brakes; and a combination creep/brake pedal.
Daewoo
800-DAEWOO2

Professional shop service

A wide variety of jack and lifting equipment designed for use by the professional service shop technician is available in this new product service equipment catalog from Gray. A complete line of air end lifts, wheel lifts, floor jacks, forklift jacks, and a full line of environmental parts are included in this free catalog.
Gray
800-821-7320