Ergonomics testing reveals workers are injuring themselves quicker than ISO guidelines suggest
November 19, 2019
Early findings indicate ISO push/pull standards need to be reevaluated and more testing is needed.
Vac-Con’s rolling ladder improves employee safety
November 18, 2019
The ladder protects employees as they complete tasks throughout the company’s renovated campus.
3PL implements distribution center reconfiguration
November 18, 2019
The reconfiguration has helped improve the 3PL’s operational efficiencies.
Daimler Trucks Components & Logistics uses new workstations
November 18, 2019
The workstations have increased the parts sub-assembler’s production efficiency by 30%.
Pet Science uses G2P to increase plant capacity
November 18, 2019
The full G2P automation has also significantly enhanced labor productivity.
Puma’s storage configuration leads to order fulfillment upsurge
November 18, 2019
The configuration features 171,000 bins, 170 robots and 23 carousel ports.
Denali Ingredients expands with pushback rack
November 18, 2019
The rack has offered the food manufacturer durability and high-density storage.
Braman Motorcars implements a vertical lift module
November 18, 2019
The 40-foot-tall module has considerably improved the dealer’s tool storage.
Retailer eases labor shortages with auto-boxer
November 18, 2019
A large general merchandise and e-commerce retailer has also noticed shipping and material cost savings.
Adhesive improves Cargill’s shrink wrapping process
November 18, 2019
So far, Cargill has reduced its stretch film usage by 50%.
Pharmaceutical company maximizes payload capacity with reusable shippers
November 18, 2019
As a result, the company reduced its freight costs by 32%.
NRF and Dept. of Commerce report October retail sales gains
November 15, 2019
Commerce reported that October retail sales, at $526.5 billion, were up 0.3% compared to September and up 3.1% annually. NRF reported that October retail sales were up 0.2% from September to October on a seasonally adjusted basis and up 4.2% on an unadjusted basis.
Deloitte: Manufacturing at continued risk for disruption
November 15, 2019
Outlook provides insights to help leaders navigate uncertainty and increase operational flexibility for the future amid ongoing volatility. in costs and policy decisions
Teradyne completes acquisition of AutoGuide Mobile Robots
November 15, 2019
AutoGuide provides autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material transport of payloads up to 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) for the manufacturing, warehouse and logistics markets.
Accenture to acquire consulting firm Silveo
November 15, 2019
The acquisition is expected to support manufacturers whose customers are demanding increasingly more personalized products and services.
DecoPac increases packaging savings for subsidiary
November 15, 2019
Through an end-to-end, data-driven system, the organization has reduced its courier charges by 28%.
Bottomley Evergreens adds managed recovery to storage partnership
November 15, 2019
With recovered pallets on hand, Bottomley has improved its efficiency.
Toysmith implements new WMS
November 15, 2019
As a result, the toy manufacturer’s fill rate is now 83%, a rise of 15%.
Pet specialty retailer implements multi-carrier shipping software
November 14, 2019
The retailer reduced shipping costs, increased carrier compliancy and enhanced customers’ experiences.
Buy Auto Parts’ WMS increases its picking efficiency
November 14, 2019
As a result, the company has optimized its warehouse’s inventory, space and resources.
