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Sunday, July 01, 2012

Traditionally viewed as restrictive, new finance practices tailor leases to customer needs.

Reverse logistics service converts used packaging waste into a valuable asset.
Posted on 07/01 at 05:43 AM
ColumnsSustainabilityPackagingJuly 2012Reverse LogisticsPackaging CornerRehrig PacificPermalink


Friday, June 01, 2012

Ruggedized mobile computers improve productivity on or off the lift truck.
Posted on 06/01 at 06:41 PM
ColumnsLift Truck TipsMobileLift TrucksForkliftsJune 2012Lift Truck TipsXplore TechnologiesPermalink


There’s a significant trend that has been unfolding over the first half of the year that’s given me hope that the economy has finally turned the corner: Professionals representing all facets of supply chain management are starting to step out of their facilities and offices to attend live trade shows and events.
Posted on 06/01 at 07:39 AM
ColumnsThis Month In ModernAutomationJune 2012EducationRetailThis Month In ModernPermalink


When applying stretch wrap to a unit load applying stretch wrap to a unit load, many facilities rely on manpower. But wrapping by hand has its downsides, increasing the risk of worker injury and inefficiently using stretch film, says Steve Fleming, director of sales at the Wulftec/M.J. Maillis Group.
Posted on 06/01 at 06:58 AM
ColumnsPackagingJune 2012StretchwrapStretch WrapperPackaging CornerWulftecPermalink


Tuesday, May 01, 2012

I can’t think of a better System Report to grace the cover of this Special Technology Issue than Musikhaus Thomann, one of Europe’s leading retailers of musical instruments and accessories.

Habits of the recession can prove costly as recovery takes hold.
Posted on 05/01 at 09:13 AM
ColumnsLift Truck TipsMay 2012Lift TrucksForkliftsMCFALift Truck TipsPermalink


Although the shift to lean, just-in-time practices on the assembly line is well documented, the pursuit of expense elimination in warehouses and DCs continues.
Posted on 05/01 at 09:06 AM
ColumnsMay 2012PackagingStorageTotes And ContainersPackaging CornerLewisBins+Permalink


Sunday, April 01, 2012

New California battery charging regulations could foretell industry-wide shift.

To combat waste in the food supply chain, packaging companies are employing technology to monitor goods.
Posted on 04/01 at 11:49 AM
ColumnsRFIDPackagingPalletsApril 2012Automated Data CaptureFood And BeverageIGPSPackaging CornerPermalink



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