Here’s a sneak peek at what you will find on the Bahrns blog this week!: Need to make more room in your warehouse or factory? The solution could be as simple as moving non-essential inventory and materials outdoors. We’ll show you how! What do golf and heavy machinery have in common? A major manufacturer in … Read more
Enterprise Research Planning is a set of business processes that allows companies to provide their customers with products or solutions on time, economically, and as quickly as possible. Many of today’s most successful companies incorporate ERP into their planning to optimize resources such as materials, labor, equipment, tooling engineering specifications, space and financial resources. ERP targets what’s required to … Read more
AnyLogic has released its latest version of its modeling software that allows agent-based, discrete event and system dynamics modeling for business. Called “AnyLogic 7”, it represents a “giant leap forward in simulation and modeling software and features enhanced, user friendly, multi-method capabilities for simulating systems of any complexity and scale, according to the company’s blog. … Read more
MHI, one of the leading materials handling trade associations, has announced its finalists for its finalists in its annual Innovation Awards. In the Best New Product category, the finalists are Cisco-Eagle Inc., Intralox, Magline Inc., PowerHandling Inc., Sentry Protection Products, and Yale Materials Handling Corp. In the Best Existing Products category, the finalist are Digital … Read more
Scissors lifts are designed to position workers in ergonomically correct work positions so that specific tasks can be performed safely and efficiently. Because every job is unique, however, a cookie cutter approach to scissors lift often is not practical. Fortunately, there are many options available when it comes to customizing your scissors lift to fit the … Read more
A new solution for elevated dangers called the Maintenance and Retrieval Cart, or MARC, will be introduced during this year’s MODEX trade show, scheduled for March 17 to 20 at the Georgia world Congress Center, in Atlanta. According to a news release, the company that manufactures the MARC, Accu-Flex Safety, of Utica, New York, will … Read more
SupplyChainBrain magazine has named Kane Is Able Inc. — a Scranton, Pennsylvania, third party logistics provider — as its “2013 Great Supply Chain Partner”, according to a news release. Kane was selected as part of an online poll that the magazine conducted during a period of six months and had been featured in the magazine … Read more
Making a good first impression is important for any business. So if your conference room or meeting space features worn, outdated or unappealing tables, chairs and other furniture, what is it telling the customers you bring there? Having an appealing conference room that defines your company’s mission is an easy and affordable way to build … Read more
When you bring customers and vendors into your conference space, how can you make sure you are making the best possible first impression? In this week’s Barhns blog, we’ll tell you exactly what you need to do. Plus, want to learn how to increase the safety and efficiency of your scissors lift so you can … Read more
What began as a chemical spill has landed a West Virginia manufacturing company in hot water. While the ban on consuming water from the public water supply has been lifted, residents of Charleston, West Virginia — the state’s capital — continue to report that the water coming from their taps has a distinct licorice-like smell. According … Read more
