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Packaging Corner: Shelf bins help kanban principles go small scale
May 1, 2012
Although the shift to lean, just-in-time practices on the assembly line is well documented, the pursuit of expense elimination in warehouses and DCs continues.
Office Depot reduces packaging waste
April 4, 2012
Greener Office delivery service implements reusable plastic containers
Automation: Don’t forget the basics
March 6, 2012
Even in the best of DCs, the little things can trip you up.
Modex 2012: Komyo crate combines flexible pallet alternative, storage and racking
February 8, 2012
Komyo Logistics (Booth 1520) showcased its line of crates, a reusable metal pallet alternative offered in both standard and custom sizes at a booth visit with Modern on Wednesday.
Packaging Corner: The container inquisition
February 1, 2012
Answer these 10 questions to find the best fit for your operation.
Shipping Pallets: Who invented the pallet?
January 24, 2012
The invention of the pallet and the lift truck went hand in hand
Nashville Wire Products acquires AWP
January 6, 2012
The acquisition, which was finalized on December 30th, establishes Nashville Wire as a leading manufacturer of wire decking for pallet rack and wire containers.
Modex 2012: Reusable Packaging Association looking for end users
January 6, 2012
RPA’s conference program is designed to educate attendees who are considering implementing reusable packaging solutions in their supply chains as well as those who already deploying reusables.
Other Voices: How green is your transport packaging?
January 5, 2012
Here’s what a New Hampshire-based manufacturer discovered when it performed a lifecycle assessment of its packaging products.
Modex 2012: Show Preview
January 1, 2012
Modex 2012, slated for February 6-9, will showcase more than 500 exhibits and include a comprehensive educational conference. The event, to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, will offer an array of products to help improve productivity at your company.
Container maximizes warehouse space
January 1, 2012
American Plastics Group uses new pallet-sized, collapsible containers with an integrated pallet-and-lid system to save storage space and improve efficiency.
Storage: Dividers multiply storage capacity
January 1, 2012
A major military aircraft manufacturer retrofits its vertical lift units with a parts divider and containment system, saving money, floor space and retrieval time.
Packaging: Orbis acquires Corbi Plastics
December 22, 2011
Acquisition includes Cartonplast LLC’s interest in the CORBI Plastics LLC joint venture.
Packaging: Bielomatik becomes 50th member of RPA
November 29, 2011
Bielomatik, a manufacturer of plastic welding systems, has become the 50th member of the Reusable Packaging Association.
Color-coded bin system increases efficiency
October 22, 2011
After a manufacturer of earth-moving equipment experienced a spike in demand, it sought a heavy-duty plastic bin system and supplier. The solution addressed the company’s concerns about small parts inventory, organization and distribution throughout its manufacturing facilities. The company explained its need for a new inventory system consisting of a very large variety of bin sizes and colors to sort, organize and transport literally millions of small parts. The supplier’s ability to meet deadline commitments was crucial. If...