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MHI launches new ergonomics and safety blog
The EASE and ProGMA Industry Groups of MHI collaborated on the creation of this new informational and news resource for manufacturing and supply chain professionals.

Optronics acquires USA Harness
Creates industry’s newest integrated full-line lighting and harness supplier.

ICWM group creates application photo library
The library is currently free and can be utilized to source casters and wheels for a variety of applications in the Industrial, Institutional and Medical categories.

Versatile carts selected for two new manufacturing plants
New carts designed for rapid reconfiguration support, flexible operations.

Custom mobile computers support the visually impaired
Android-based mobile computers with WMS modernize warehouse operations with flexible and customizable interfaces.

Other Voices: Why ergonomic initiatives fail and how to improve them permanently
Desirable, usable equipment can ensure workers commit to maintaining ergonomic initiatives.

Young Windows switches to ergonomic workbenches
The mobile, height-adjustable workbenches offer flexibility and improved lighting.

Modern Materials Handling 2020 Casebook Collection
Modern Materials Handling Magazine's Editors have put together a collection of case studies from around the industry to highlight new innovations in the warehouse and how they have improved productivity within their respective companies.

Marshall Retail Group installs commercial duty ceiling fans
As a result, worker comfort and productivity have improved considerably.

Ergonomics testing reveals workers are injuring themselves quicker than ISO guidelines suggest
Early findings indicate ISO push/pull standards need to be reevaluated and more testing is needed.

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.

Hunter Fan Co. acquires Jan Fan
Acquisition brings fixed and rolling mount caged fan products to Hunter customers.

Pelican Products celebrates Manufacturing Day with local high school students
Pelican Products, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging systems and advanced portable lighting systems, celebrated National Manufacturing Day on Friday with local high school students.

Other Voices: Play it safe with automation
Automation supports reinvention of the warehouse worker and helps meet the rising demands of order fulfillment.

Putting the power of the packing station into users’ hands
As the demands of e-commerce, omni-channel and a tight labor market continue to impact companies across most industries, the packing station becomes a focal point for efficiency and worker ergonomics in warehouses and DCs nationwide.


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Warehousing Outlook 2023
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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.
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