February retail numbers up slightly from January
April 1, 2010
A full economic recovery is not yet underway, but data released recently by the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation (NRF) data indicate that consumers are slowly coming out of their bunkers, with both organizations reporting increases in February retail sales.
WMS Support offers workshop for WMS users
April 1, 2010
Don Benson, one of the originators of the WMS industry and the founder of Warehouse Management Systems Support, will host a six-hour interactive workshop for WMS users.
Crateamp;Barrel: The Sustainable distribution trendsetter
April 1, 2010
Crate and Barrel's Tracy, Calif., distribution center achieved Gold designation from LEED and merged the retailer's sustainability and distribution initiatives
Breaking down the unit load
April 1, 2010
At the end of the line after the materials handling is done, you still need pallets, slip sheets, totes and containers, stretch wrap, shrink wrap and banding, and dunnage to create the optimum unit load
Cleveland Clinic’s health care reform
April 1, 2010
One of the nation's premier medical centers transformed a manual, paper-based warehouse into a state-of-the-art facility using automated materials handling technologies to optimize the delivery of food, supplies, medications and surgical tools to more than 14,000 locations
Wood pallets cited as cause for McNeil’s Tylenol recall
April 1, 2010
Wood pallets have been blamed for the recent product recall, but sources agree that more information is needed
CEMA: The conveyor industry is growing again
April 1, 2010
The conveyor industry is back on the mend, with members of the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA, [url=http://www.cemanet.org]http://www.cemanet.org[/url]), expecting a return to growth in 2010.
Label Conscious; more than getting the right label on the right box
March 1, 2010
In the world of print and apply, success is more than getting the right label on the right box.
RedPrairie to be acquired
March 1, 2010
Last December, RedPrairie ([url=http://www.redprairie.com]http://www.redprairie.com[/url]) filed a registration statement with the SEC for a proposed IPO
NA 2010: Turn 20,000 cardboard boxes into a 1 ton bundle
March 1, 2010
Continuous baler transforms 20,000 corrugated boxes into a single, compact bundle.
NA 2010: Lift large loads up to 18 feet
March 1, 2010
The BFL series of platform scissor lifts simultaneously move large items or multiple pallets from one floor to another floor.
NA 2010: Drawers provide secure, dust-free storage
March 1, 2010
AkroDrawers keep supplies and parts secure, dust-free and neatly organized.
NA 2010: Forks with rollers eliminate pallets
March 1, 2010
RollerForks lower handling costs by eliminating or reducing pallet use in favor of slipsheets cartons, intermediate bulk containers and corrugated bundles.
NA 2010: Enhanced supply chain software released
March 1, 2010
Supply Chain Advantage product suite offers improved implementation quality and speed, graphical business data, and customization.
NA 2010: Leveler lifts, transports, and positions 3,000 pound loads
March 1, 2010
The PalletPal mobile leveler allows workers to lift, transport and position loads up to 3,000 pounds on pallets or skids.
NA 2010: Automatic guided cart for automotive assembly lines
March 1, 2010
New automatic guided cart system of vehicles navigates around a fixed guide path of two complete loops while various seat models are assembled onboard the traveling cart.
NA 2010: Alert personnel about forklift/trailer status
March 1, 2010
The Rite-Vu light communication system alerts loading dock personnel to stay clear of dock openings while any trailer is in service for improved safety and productivity.
NA 2010: Secure shipments without void fill
March 1, 2010
The patent-pending, all-paper pack packaging system eliminates void fill, replacing it with a cohesive paper that secures the product in place within the package.
NA 2010: Kit adjusts pick window of automated storage system for flexibility
March 1, 2010
A pre- or post-installation pick window modification kit for the Shuttle vertical lift module helps companies quickly meet changing product characteristics.
NA 2010: Repair damaged rack without unloading product
March 1, 2010
Capable of fitting any manufacturer's rack system, a turnkey rack repair kit fixes damage to uprights and columns from forklifts and other materials handling equipment.