Up until now, most pallets were little more than a few scraps of wood nailed together to provide a durable platform to accommodate materials handling. But some pallets used in warehouses and docks today are much, much smarter than that. Many are embedded with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags that allow global positioning systems to … Read more
A lot of different types of materials handling equipment rely on casters or wheels to get the job done. Casters and wheels come in many different sizes and materials. Plus, they attach to the materials handling vehicle or other devices in different ways. For example, casters and wheels used on furniture dollies are typically bolted … Read more
If you think that the noise levels at your workplace are at unsafe levels, but you aren’t sure how to measure them, a federal agency has created a new smartphone app that anybody can use. The Sound Level Meter app was created by the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health so that anybody … Read more
A California tech company has developed new software that allows two or more semi-trailer trucks to drive practically grill-to-trailer-doors in order to significantly cut drag and conserve fuel. “Platooning” allows cloud-based software developed by Peloton Tech to control the speed and braking of both trucks while still giving their driver autonomous steering. Follow the … Read more
Drones are everywhere … both figuratively and literally. Millions of people received drones as holiday gifts last year, capping the best year on record for the pilotless flying vehicle industry, according to news reports. And as Amazon finalizes testing in the UK of its automated drone delivery system for packages prior to launching the program in … Read more
Depending on where you live, this year has seen one of the mildest winters on record (in the Midwest) or one of the snowiest (in the Northeast and Southeast). Yet everywhere in the US, spring is right around the corner. In just a few weeks, temperatures will rise, the sun will return, and the weather … Read more
The rise in online shopping has put dock and warehouse managers under the gun to improve operations. Mega-retailers like Wal-Mart and Amazon and package delivery services like UPS and FedEx can afford to spend billions on research and development of faster, more efficient ways to get products to consumers faster and more accurately. The result … Read more
Hoses and cords are commonly used in many different types of operations. Whether they are water hoses, air hoses to power mechanical equipment, or even electrical cables, hoses and cords provide a valuable service. Yet hoses and cords also create a potential safety hazard, especially when sprawled across high traffic areas. They are a serious trip … Read more
Keeping employees happy while they work is one of the easiest ways to improve productivity, enhance job satisfaction, and reduce costly turnover. Employers are constantly looking for new ways to make the workplace better for their workers while at the same time managing the costs of these the worker benefits that achieve this goal. Today, … Read more
Stretch wrap is one of the most widely used packaging products on docks, in warehouses, at manufacturing facilities, and other places where products and packages are prepared for shipment. Plastic film is convenient for holding boxes and products together on a pallet, or preventing them from shifting or becoming damaged as they make their way … Read more
