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Packaging Corner: Bulk containers deliver parts, cost savings
September 1, 2013
Changes in bulk container size during the recession reduce wasted trailer space and increase efficiency.
Packaging Corner: Technology manages returnable packaging, cuts loss
August 1, 2013
Asset management programs, RFID and GPS solutions are helping companies keep track of closed-loop transport packaging.
Packaging Corner: A rainbow of tote and bin colors organize inventory, fulfillment
May 1, 2013
Manufacturers respond to industry trend to color code bins and totes for inventory management.
Myers Industries acquires Jamco materials handling business
October 3, 2012
Jamco is a leading designer and manufacturer of heavy duty industrial steel carts and safety cabinets used across many markets.
Packaging Corner: Metal containers deliver durable automated storage
October 1, 2012
This alternative material is making inroads into smaller part storage areas where weight becomes a factor.
Packaging Corner: Reduce supply chain costs with modular bulk containers
September 1, 2012
With recent economic pressures forcing companies to seek more ways to drive costs out of the supply chain, the desire to minimize the number of touches throughout manufacturing and distribution has attracted more attention to the advantages of bulk packaging.
Packaging solution drives shipping efficiency, sustainability
August 2, 2012
Behr implements a customized packaging solution to safely and efficiently deliver HVAC parts.
Myers Industries completes acquisition of Brazil’s Plasticos Novel
July 12, 2012
Novel will become part of the company's materials handling segment with Akro-Mils, Buckhorn and Myers do Brasil.
Safeway expands usage of reusable shipping containers for produce
July 3, 2012
Food retailer switches to reusable product containers and removes more than 17 million pounds of corrugated from supply chain.
IFCO opens RPC service center in Portland, Oregon
May 23, 2012
The new facility is IFCO’s fifth U.S. service center, extending the company’s network in North America in support of the continued expansion of RPC use by leading grocery retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Packaging Corner: Shelf bins help kanban principles go small scale
May 1, 2012
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.
Office Depot reduces packaging waste
April 4, 2012
Greener Office delivery service implements reusable plastic containers
Automation: Don’t forget the basics
March 6, 2012
Even in the best of DCs, the little things can trip you up.
Modex 2012: Komyo crate combines flexible pallet alternative, storage and racking
February 8, 2012
Komyo Logistics (Booth 1520) showcased its line of crates, a reusable metal pallet alternative offered in both standard and custom sizes at a booth visit with Modern on Wednesday.
Packaging Corner: The container inquisition
February 1, 2012
Answer these 10 questions to find the best fit for your operation.