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Other Voices: Getting to know the next generation of warehouse workers
Businesses must prepare to respond to ecommerce demand while ensuring the health and safety of their essential warehouse workers.

Combilift receives second Red Dot design award
Judges stated the "compact, multi-directional forklift truck is characterized by its extraordinary maneuverability and high traction as well as emission-free operation."

Workplace safety survey illustrates uncertainty amid efforts to ensure customer and employee safety
Responses highlight practical steps to counter uncertainty.

GS1 US, FoodLogiQ, IBM Food Trust, ripe.io and SAP complete food traceability proof of concept
Project to define and validate industry data requirements before exploring use cases leveraging traceability standards and any industry-specific requirements to enable interoperability at that stage.

Is your automation technician certified?
Probably not unless your company developed a course, taught it and certified the graduates. But now, an alternative path exists. A national certification for automation techs does all the hard work for you, and it has three levels that allows techs to develop skills and their career path.

Are exoskeletons the X factor for industrial workers?
You might know the exoskeleton from Iron Man, but this emerging technology may offer relief to persistent, and costly, injuries.

SIERA.AI: Forklifts with artificial intelligence can can prevent warehouse accidents
Invisible “co-pilot” can help protect forklift operators, nearby employees, product and infrastructure.

PERC reinforces safety, celebrates National Forklift Safety Day with new resources
New safety resources from the Propane Council aim to support those working with or around propane forklifts nationwide.

Seventh Annual National Forklift Safety Day reinforces importance of industry safety
Government officials, safety experts and industry representatives discuss subjects including pedestrian safety, temporary employee safety and the need for operator training across all aspects of the industry.

Taking a lot of heat from lithium-ion batteries
Special packaging is needed to protect in transit lithium-ion batteries that have been known to self-ignite.

Toyota Material Handling addresses new safety challenges during National Forklift Safety Day
TMH dealers across the United States and Canada will offer no-cost forklift site consultations for customers.

Crown Equipment celebrates NFSD by emphasizing integrated approach to safety
Crown Equipment releases new e-book, “An Integrated Approach to Forklift Safety,” and introduces a new safety and support display in its virtual trade show.

EnerSys recognizes 2020 National Forklift Safety Day
Annual event especially unique due to the circumstances surrounding COVID-19, further validating the importance of safety and operator training.

Other Voices: The evolution of safety for forklift operators and technicians
From small adjustments to organization-wide messaging, ensuring safety amid a pandemic will take vigilance.

Toyota observes National Forklift Safety Day
National Forklift Safety Day is a yearly reminder to be steadfast in creating a culture of safety.


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.
 


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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
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Warehousing Outlook 2023
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Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
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