Material Handling

New Partnership to Improve Client Demand Challenges

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With the increase for client demands in the material handling business, Bastian Solutions has announced a partnership with Seegrid. According to insiders, they both fulfill client demands and both companies are satisfied with partnership. Referencing the partnership, National Account Manager for Seegrid stated “Seegrid is very happy to partner with Bastian Solutions. The innovation and … Read more

New Orders Forecast for Material Handling Equipment

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Material handling equipment new orders grew by over 7% in 2012, and are expected to grow by 5 or 6% by the end of 2013. The growth it is expected to be at 10% by 2014. States MHI executive consultant, Hal Vandiver, “as the current US economic expansion shifts from capital expenditure driven to consumer-led, … Read more

Pallet Management

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We often take pallets for granted, but we shouldn’t. Pallets make it easy to move heavy loads of materials safely and efficiently. Yet they are a relatively new technology in materials handling. While loads of products have been moved on pallets since the development of the lift truck in the 1920s and ’30s, it wasn’t … Read more

All About Casters

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All about castersWhile many people think all casters are the same, in truth there are different types of casters for various jobs. Depending on what your needs are, you may prefer hard rubber casters that provide efficiency and stability in a warehouse setting or you may need softer rubber casters that won’t harm showroom or exhibit hall floors. Buying the right caster for the right job can make all the difference in the world.

When selecting the proper caster for a particular piece of equipment, you need to consider a number of different factors, including:

  • Productivity
  • Safety and Ergonomics
  • Floor Protection
  • Rollability
  • Capacity
  • Floor Obstructions and Operating Environment
  • Cost/Value

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Forklift Safety in Public Places

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Is it legal to operate a forklift on a public road or highway? The answer is “No”. Because a forklift is used for material handling, it is considered a “special purpose” vehicle. As a result, it cannot be driven legally under its own power on public roads or in public parking lots. Forklift safety should always … Read more

Happy National Robotics Week!

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April 6 through 14 is National Robotics Week. This week celebrates the US as a world leader in robotics technology development. The first National Robotics Week was held in 2010 and was created by an Act of Congress. The inaugural week featured 50 separate events throughout the US.  This year the event has grown to include … Read more

MHI launches first-ever U.S. industry “roadmap” for material handling and logistics

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The MHL Roadmap will attempt to create a ‘blueprint’ of priorities that will be needed to accomplish long-term industry goals. The initiative will begin with four workshops designed to bring together market and technology experts in material handling and logistics from industry, academia and government. Do you think it will create the first ever ‘roadmap’? … Read more

Improving Warehouse Efficiency

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Improving warehouse efficiency is a never ending cycle. At times you feel the highest of highs, at other times? Well, not so much. Therefore managers are always looking for an edge, a golden box which will contain all the hidden secrets regarding improving warehouse efficiency. Of course, no such box exists yet there are many … Read more

Operations: A C-Level Look At Maintenance

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What roles do maintenance and reliability play in manufacturing performance? CEOs are beginning to recognize the impact of maintenance to reduce or completely eliminate unplanned downtime. Do you think it’s the appropriate future for the industrial industry and will it ultimately increase efficiency? Read the full article at IndustryWeek.com.

Risk Management & Having a ‘Plan B’

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When things are good you have a smooth operation, the links in the supply chain work hand-in-hand; together producing a well-oiled machine. However, when things are bad — you quickly realize just how much you depend on a steady and consistent supply chain. Risk Management is something that a lot of companies do not like … Read more