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Latest posts about Lean

Don’t Blame Lean Production Methods for Shortages
Inventory is not necessarily good or bad. It depends.

Knock at the door: AI and IoT are ready for your warehouse
Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are making their initial forays into warehouse operations. The expected outcome is DCs able to respond dynamically to current supply chain conditions not pre-set rules. Look for newfound flexibility and an ability to respond to specific customer demands.

Lean thinking + Carts = Major efficiency & productivity gains
Here’s how one global oilfield service and equipment company replaced its forklifts with carts to achieve major efficiency gains and cost savings while also improving worker safety, engagement and ergonomics.

How manufacturing employers are getting lean
Comprehensive survey illustrates trends in utilization of lean programs and pay rates for lean champions.

University tours Crown manufacturing facility
Annual summit includes all-day tour for Fisher College of Business researchers and industry leaders.

Other Voices: Lean thinking in the industrial battery room
How to identify and reduce the six types of waste common to every battery room.

Other Voices: Lean manufacturing as a way to eliminate waste
With a willingness to change, managers will find how quickly the little things add up.

Latest Resources

The Paccurate Report
Paccurate put together this report to support your cost-saving and sustainability initiatives this year.
The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Warehouse Travel
Top 5 Tips to Maximize Forklift Tire Safety and Efficiency
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Latest Resources

2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join...

Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.