When distributing and warehousing products today, there are many options available. While traditional wood or hard plastic pallets provide versatility and the ability to be easily moved with standard materials handling equipment such as forklifts, an increasing number of companies are turning to collapsible bulk containers. Collapsible bulk containers come in a variety of sizes … Read more
While practice makes perfect, companies that can achieve the Perfect Order Index metric can both capture a larger market share and hold on to their existing customers longer, according to a new white paper issued by the Warehouse Education and Research Council. The document, entitled “Using Technologies to Increase Perfect Order Metrics“, seeks to help … Read more
Want to know more about the new safety sign standards required by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration? Brady Corporation — a safety printing system and solutions company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin — has created new videos and other free resources to help explain the new rules. OSHA updated its safety sign rules in … Read more
Attendees to this year’s Modex expo — to be held March 17 to 20 at the Georgia World Conference Center, in Atlanta — will be treated to not one but three keynote speakers. On Monday, March 17, Delta Airlines president Edward H. Bastian will address, “Shipping Trends for Global Supply Chains.” The next day, former … Read more
When the $5.25 billion expansion of the Panama Canal is completed in 2015, it will allow ports up and down the East Coast to accommodate super-sized container ships known as “Panamax” vessels. These ships can carry nearly triple the capacity of traditional cargo ships, but require deeper trenches and upgraded port facilities. As a result, … Read more
Seegrid Corp., the Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and other robotic industrial trucks, announced in a news release that its GT10 tow tractor robot truck has been named as a finalist for the 2014 Edison Award. The distinguished award is named for Thomas A. Edison and recognizes products that reflect the innovation, creativity … Read more
The Warehousing Education and Research Council will hold its annual conference and exposition April 27 to 30 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The 37th annual meeting of the Oak Brook, Illinois, based association for logistics professionals will feature exhibitions, seminars, networking opportunities and other events for warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, transportation and handling equipment professionals.
There are plenty of anecdotes about soldiers and cowboys sleeping with their boots on. This served two purposes – first off, it kept them prepared for any emergency that might pop up during the night. Secondly, nobody can take your boots if you’re wearing them, and no one knows how important sturdy, comfortable footwear is … Read more
This week on the Bahrns blog: Want to make a big splash during your next presentation? We’ll explain what you need to do — and the tools you’ll need to use — to make your next presentation your best ever! Workers in Panama are putting the finishing touches on the Panama Canal’s biggest makeover in … Read more
In the latest sign that the national economy is improving, the National Retail Federation this month predicted that consumer spending will rise by more than 4% this year. That’s significant because consumer spending — which means people buying the products and services they need — is the driving force behind the US economy, representing about … Read more
