Safety netting eliminates loose box falls
December 2, 2020
The netting’s installation was simple, enabling the usage of internal labor only.
School Health uses innovative labels
December 2, 2020
Due to the labels’ adhesive, they can be fully removed without any leftover residue.
Prologis report dives into automation drivers in supply chains
December 2, 2020
Report from real estate investment trust company Prologis examines drivers behind increased automation in logistics operations
Manufacturing growth remains intact in November, says ISM
December 1, 2020
In its monthly Manufacturing Report on Business, ISM said that the report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 57.5 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), which was 1.8% below October’s 59.3, while the overall economy expanded for the seventh consecutive month.
Cutter & Buck’s new DC implements carton flow beds
December 1, 2020
More than 4,000 wheel beds are used to ensure the operation is wrinkle-free.
Stemilt Growers implements automated storage for its new DC
December 1, 2020
Productivity has risen considerably, as quality inspectors can now inspect 40 pallets an hour.
Wildkamp’s VBMs save space and increase efficiency
December 1, 2020
The 36-foot-tall VBMs are controlled by inventory management software.
Handheld applicators ease frozen food processor’s PSA application process
December 1, 2020
Pressure sensitive adhesive patterns are faster and cleaner to apply than hot melt.
KION Battery Systems starts production of lithium-ion batteries
December 1, 2020
New joint venture between KION GROUP and BMZ Holding commences operations to produce lithium-ion batteries for lift trucks
Zalando SE increases throughput with tandem labeling system
November 30, 2020
The system can print and apply 2,200 labels an hour.
Pallet bands enhance Fastmile Logistics’ storage savings
November 30, 2020
The company has saved more than $5,000 annually as a result.
Western Scale’s unique solution for produce-processing
November 30, 2020
The solution offers users 205 and 225 indicators, along with floor scales.
RGG’s auto-boxing solution reduces labor requirements
November 30, 2020
The solution can auto-box more than 500 parcels an hour, while using only one operator.
Team Corp. uses 5,000 pallets annually
November 30, 2020
The manufacturer has since expanded work with a major supermarket company.
AV mounting solutions manufacturer streamlines picking process
November 30, 2020
By using a task management solution, the manufacturer also automated its inventory counts.
Retailer optimizes storage
November 30, 2020
As a result, it doesn’t have any empty space in totes or overstuffing.
JRH Brewing increases its efficiency through a control system
November 30, 2020
The craft brewer has also improved its brewing precision and quality control.
Scanner can complete 4 scans per second
November 30, 2020
Productivity has risen as the furniture producer’s cycle time is 6 seconds.
Blokker integrates e-commerce and retail operations into one DC
November 30, 2020
The store chain implemented a shuttle system for the integration.
Younique’s new order fulfillment system breaks performance barriers
November 30, 2020
Multimodal, batch picking carts pick as many as 43 orders on a single trip.
