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Manufacturers: Congressional action needed to aid COVID-19 response
Manufacturers seek to confidently increase new production of 'even more desperately needed' equipment.

ProGMA announces the publication of ANSIMH31.1-2019
The Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA), an industry group of MHI, has published an American National Standard to address performance and testing of steel mesh containment panels used in pallet rack and vertical storage system applications.

Other Voices: Secure RFID access control solutions reduce equipment-related risks
Combined with telematics, radio-frequency identification (RFID) help companies ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and significantly reduce risks for materials handling and construction operations.

Rack and shelving market reaching new highs
Focused on maximizing existing floor space and going up as high as possible, companies are poised to keep rack and shelving providers’ order pipelines brimming during the year ahead.

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.

Simple or state-of-the-art, fleet safety comes first
Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and a focus on safety is the best way to keep up.

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

Chemical company purchases new safety gates
The gates have improved employees’ safety on the mezzanine level.

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.

Vac-Con’s rolling ladder improves employee safety
The ladder protects employees as they complete tasks throughout the company’s renovated campus.

Other Voices: How to help your manufacturing business navigate economic downturns
A comprehensive review of worker activity, safety and attitude is an important element to optimizing labor value and surviving an economic downturn.

Work the Bugs Out of Supply Chain Pest Management
During this session Glen Ramsey, Orkin’s Technical Services Manager and board-certified entomologist, will help you assess your own operations for vulnerabilities and recommend tactics to shore up any weak points when it comes to pest management.

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

Other Voices: A primer on high-velocity, low-speed (HVLS) fans
How the right HVLS solution can radically transform a company's wellness standards while boosting its bottom line.

ALAN urges preparations for Hurricane Dorian
American Logistics Aid Network releases statement with resources for logistics community.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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.