New Media

By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 2/1/2001

Web portal provides solutions

A comprehensive educational Web portal identifies and solves materials handling problems in distribution, order fulfillment, and manufacturing. The interactive site is available at www.materialhandlinginfo.com or www.mhinfo.com. Visitors can identify problems in their operations, and then research recommended solutions. Data can be entered into interactive worksheets that give users immediate direction based on their specific needs. Special features include movies of systems in action. There are also links to case studies covering a range of industries that demonstrate how some companies have solved their problems. The site also includes a glossary of materials handling terms and a series of informative articles.
Eskay Corp.
801-359-9911

Updated corporate site

Flexibility and efficiency are key elements of the re-designed corporate Web site, www.alvey.com. Visitors can now choose from several different ways to learn about and stay current with the company's products and services. New interactive features allow users to download PDF product and service files, and sign up to receive news and event notices via email. Some of the topics covered on the site are an overview of the markets and industries served, customer case studies, and company history and employment information.
Alvey Systems, Inc., an FKI Logistex Co.
314-993-4700

New online ordering center

If you're looking to order parts, fluids, and accessories, visit the new Customer Center at www.marconidata.com. Customers can access a wealth of information and services, including online viewing of an order, and shipping and payment history. They can also obtain pending shipment information, which eliminates the need to phone or fax orders. The Customer Center is available 24 hours/day, 7 day/week. Features include frequently asked questions about online ordering, and a direct email link to submit questions and receive answers.
Marconi Data Systems Inc.
630-860-7300

Ultimate lift truck guide

Available on CD-ROM and in a printed version, the Lift Truck Evaluator provides comprehensive information about lift truck pricing. The guide gives the fair market value of the leading manufacturers' most important equipment from the past 10 years, focusing on the most widely used machines in the industry. With the CD-ROM version, users can do side-by-side comparisons of trucks, adjust the options and extra amenities of a product to get truer value, and convert the currency to reflect the correct country. Both high and low price figures are offered, taking into consideration the equipment's condition, age, location, and options.
Equipment Data Associates/Randall Publishing Co.
800-633-5953

Improve your order picking

FastPic 4, the latest version of an advanced inventory management software, is available as a downloadable demo at www.FastPicSystems.com. The software is designed for improved speed and order picking accuracy in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. It includes features for managing multiple workzones including shelving and rack, pick-to-light, carousels, and other products. Users can see and zoom in on actual pictures of inventory items to verify picking. The software runs on Windows 95, 98, NT, or 2000.
FastPic Systems
207-854-8663