Now there's help for companies that want to identify, analyze, and implement ergonomic solutions for manual materials handling problems in their operations.

The Ergonomics Toolbox is an interactive multi-media CD with four key components. The introduction is an overview of the relationships between ergonomics and materials handling.

The section on hazards defines the characteristics of primary tasks with video and text. Task evaluation is an analysis tool that allows users to input job criteria and receive materials handling parameters.

Finally, the equipment recommendation section provides users with a list of devices and solutions that will reduce risk for their specific ergonomic challenges.
EASE Council
704-676-1190

If you're looking for prospective logistics and shipping companies, check out the new 2001 edition of the National Third Party Logistics Directory.

The largest edition ever at 604 pages, the book is packed with comprehensive information on U.S. and Canadian providers of third party transportation and logistics services. Information includes classification, services offered, equipment available, and contact information.
The directory is available for $110.
Leonard's Guide
800-574-5250

The third edition of the Warehouse & Logistics Software Directory offers a thorough list of warehouse management systems (WMS).

Included is a listing of WMS and enterprise resource planning solutions that have a warehouse module with radio frequency data communication capabilities. Other types of software covered include slotting optimization, labor management systems, and yard management.

With the many appendices and industry orientation, you can build a list of possible software solutions early in your search.
Single copies are $100.
Industrial Data & Information
918-464-2222