Topic: Warehouse

Here’s how manufacturers of carts, tuggers and casters are helping companies navigate the complexities of a labor shortage, a global pandemic and the ongoing e-commerce boom.

The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite.

PACT’s acceptance to the organization comes following the successful launch of its Thermo Shield, a paper-based, fire-resistant shipping wrap designed to prevent catastrophes caused by battery explosions during transport.

There’s no time quite like peak, regardless of how long it lasts. Upfront maintenance planning is essential to making it through with as little downtime as possible. And so is ownership of the challenge by your tech teams to keep all equipment—from lift trucks to automated systems—humming when the orders never seem to stop.

Your life at home and the office is highly digital already. Maintenance is rapidly getting to the same point. It starts with training and extends all the way to well-maintained equipment. Don’t miss the turn.

If you’re a fan of fresh veggies in a convenient package, you’re not alone, because it’s a growth food niche. For Appleton, Wisc., based OH SNAP! Pickling Co., product growth has been so strong the company deployed two new high-speed packaging machines to keep pace.

As e-commerce and the resulting need to process many small orders has grown, so have pick-to-light systems. However, the technology has evolved in multiple ways to become easier to deploy for different workflows. Trends include wireless display modules, lights that illuminate an entire compartment and mobile carts with lights.

It’s no small feat to protect sandwiches, snacks and other single-serving food items on their way to a store. But it’s an even better story when the mini plastic containers providing the protection are part of a sustainable, circular supply chain.

This tool is a searchable database for users to access comprehensive information on warehouse guarding products.

Pack Expo Connects adds additional international live demos and extends event hours.

ISM reported that the report’s key metric, the PMI, was 56 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which topped July’s reading by 1.8%.

Many of today’s mobile barcode scanners can read 1D or 2D barcode images up to 50 feet away or more. This means workers can quickly and safely scan bulk locations without leaving their lift trucks.

Pack Expo Connects (Nov. 9-13) will replace the in-person event that was scheduled in Chicago,

Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) will publicly announce a new, industry-led, nationally portable "Certified Technician in Supply Chain Automation" (CT-SCA) hands-on training and certification program.

By acquiring CAI Logistics, NFI expands its suite of supply chain services, specifically enhancing its brokerage, intermodal, and global freight forwarding capabilities across North America.

Gartner annual survey finds increase for women in top supply chain leadership, but slight drop at VP level. Findings on gender diversity in chief supply chain office roles.

New materials handling tools and approaches help this complex supply chain operate efficiently.

This webinar will detail critical information participants should consider when using or personally handling steel drums.

PMMI Media Group launches new live, web-based event: PACK EXPO Connects 2020

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