Special delivery: Automated manufacturing helps Valpak
Each month, a familiar blue envelope stuffed full of money-saving coupons and promotions arrives at more than 45 million U.S. and Canadian households from Valpak, a Cox Target Media Company and North America's leading cooperative direct marketer. Do the math and that works out to more than 500 million envelopes, and more than 20 billion coupons, mailed annually by Valpak.
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Manufacturing: Valpak's automated DC delivers
Direct marketer reduces handling: What used to be touched 10 to 12 times is now only touched once.
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Salary Survey: Weathering the economic storm
The results are in: Materials handling professionals are satisfied and salaries are stable, but budgets are tight in this challenging economy.
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Goods-to-person picking: Delivering the goods
You might be able to increase productivity by turning your picking formula on its head and using automated storage, conveyance and data collection technologies to bring goods to your picker.
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AS/RS: Transform order assembly
A medical supplies wholesaler saved time and space, and increased productivity by installing an automated storage and retrieval system.
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Real-time locating systems basics
You may be able to use RTLS technology to gain visibility and find efficiency in your operation.
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Safety Tip: Outfitting your DC workers
Here's a look at ways to equip your workers to handle the most common distribution center hazards and a few tips to help you choose the right gear.
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