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• Safety: Swine flu awareness for supply chain managers
  
  Sean Murphy, Associate Editor, November 17, 2009
  Risk management consultant company Marsh Inc. discusses what the H1N1 pandemic means to the business world and supply chain managers.
  
• MHPN Product of the Day: Zinc-plated vehicle restraint resists corrosion
  
  Staff, November 15, 2009
  The zinc-plated PowerHold vehicle restraining system is highly resistant to corrosion from weather and dirty dock environments.
  
• MHPN Product of the Day: Affordable, high performance bar code printing
  
  Staff, November 14, 2009
  The affordably priced EZ1105 thermal transfer bar code printer is a factory-direct model for maximum cost savings.
  
• Sunbelt Furniture Xpress transforms its crossdock
  
  By Maida Napolitano, Contributing Editor, November 11, 2009
  Want to get more efficient? Here's how a carrier serving the new furniture industry re-invented crossdocking.
  
• MHPN Product of the Day: High-capacity spiral conveyors
  
  Staff, November 6, 2009
  To handle taller units and heavier loads, high capacity spirals are engin-eered to carry 75 pounds per linear foot of conveyor at speeds up to 200 feet per minute.
  
• MHPN Product of the Day: Cubing, weighing systems
  
  Staff, November 5, 2009
  The 265R and 480R automated dimensional weighing systems for parcel and SKU manifesting are quiet, laser-free and ergonomic.
  
• MHPN Product of the Day: RFID tags work with metal
  
  Staff, November 4, 2009
  Using non-contact, ISO 15693 compliant passive data carrier technology, the M-M RFID direct metal-mount system allows the tag to be mounted directly on any alloy or metal surface without interference or loss in range.
  
• Ohio awards Intelligrated $24 million incentive package
  
  Staff, November 4, 2009
  Details include low-interest loans, job creation tax credit
  
• Merger completed, KardexRemstar introduced
  
  Staff, November 4, 2009
  KardexRemstar is a leading provider of automated storage and retrieval systems for manufacturing, distribution and warehousing applications. 
  
• MHPN Product of the Day: Vertical rail lifter for low headroom use
  
  Staff, November 3, 2009
  Intended for use in low headroom applications, the vertical rail lifter manipulator consists of a rigid vertical beam with moving rollers to create a stable lifting platform and eliminate swinging cables or chains.
  
• MHPN Product of the Day: Small character printer with smart ink cartridges
  
  Staff, November 2, 2009
  The 1510 small character continuous ink jet printer includes an intuitive user interface and simplified fluid replacement with a Smart Cartridge microchip-enabled bottle.
  
• Supply chain and logistics: Logistics leader is honored for industry and humanitarian contributions
  
  Staff, November 2, 2009
  Terminal Corporation's chairman Menzies is named 2009 Person of the Year by the University of Maryland Business School.
  
• Economy: ISM manufacturing report shows growth
  
  Sean Murphy, November 2, 2009
  New orders, production and employment all grew sharply, along with ISM's PMI, the index the institute uses to measure the manufacturing sector as a whole.
  
• Logistics news: ISM takes steps to re-launch Logistics and Transportation Group
  
  Jeff Berman, Group News Editor, November 2, 2009
  Organization takes a fresh approach to revive its group focused on logistics-related opportunities and endeavors.
  
• MHPN Product of the Day: Gain control of high-volume, fast-movers with WMS
  
  Staff, November 1, 2009
  Targeted to fast-moving, high-volume warehouses, eWareNavi warehouse management software directs equipment and people simultaneously while providing control, flexibility and visibility of warehouse inventory operation.
  
• MHPN Product of the Day: Electric-powered cart, lift for light handling
  
  Staff, October 31, 2009
  The electric EJ20 utility cart and EJ15 ride-on lift enhance efficiency and worker safety in light materials handling applications.
  
• Materials handling education: Material Handling Student Design Competition winners named
  
  Staff, October 30, 2009
  Annual competition gives student teams an opportunity to design a manufacturing or distribution facility.
  
• MHPN Product of the Day: Portable, motive battery charger
  
  Staff, October 30, 2009
  The Dynapulse248 motive battery charger conserves energy and reduces environmental waste.
  
• Supply chain: Supply Chain Risk Mitigation e-learning course launched
  
  Staff, October 29, 2009
  Online program is an interactive e-learning opportunity.
  
• MHPN Product of the Day: Shelving easy-to-build, efficient to ship
  
  Staff, October 29, 2009
  For easier handling and installation, the 8000 series shelving now features horizontal back panels compared to the original vertical back panels.