Fatigue, stress and injury are the enemy of any efficient and profitable operation. When these increase, the result is often lost productivity and increased employee turnover, both of which affect the bottom line. That’s why many manufacturing and warehousing management teams are now looking to improved ergonomics to relieve stress and increase comfort for workers. … Read more
Hydraulic shop jacks are used to lift automobiles, shop equipment and other heavy equipment easily and safely. They work by pushing fluid — usually oil — to push pistons that lift the heavy objects up off the ground. When you buy a hydraulic jack new, it usually will come already filled with oil. But in … Read more
The marketing and research firm IDC has released its annual list of predictions for the coming business year and it’s topped by a surge in omni-channel fulfillment among manufacturers and retailers. Omni-channel retailing is when all the available shopping channels are integrated seamlessly, including mobile Internet devices, computers, brick and mortar storefronts, TV, radio direct … Read more
Heavier than normal snowfalls and Arctic temperatures in the Midwest, East Coast and other parts of the country have made Winter 2014 one of the worst in decades. But what effect will all the harsh winter weather have on productivity? Plenty, says at least one manufacturing industry analyst. Bradley Holcomb, chair of the Institute for … Read more
When it comes to providing protection for the hands and arms during industrial applications, there’s no question that work gloves are an essential piece of safety equipment. But with so many different types of work gloves available, how do you know which is the right glove for the job? Work gloves are made from many … Read more
How do Chinese forklift companies cultivate public support? By hosting opera concerts on state television, of course. That’s what the Ningbo Ruyi Joint Stock Co., Ltd., did January 11 when it hosted a performance by the China Central Television Opera (CCTV), featuring traditional Chinese opera performed by some of that county’s favorite performers. The show … Read more
A manufacturer of excavating equipment and other heavy duty vehicles announced that it is building a new $49.2 million championship golf course next to its world headquarters in order to boost sales and raise its brand’s global profile. JCB — formerly known as JC Bamford Excavators Limited — is a British multinational corporation that is … Read more
When it comes to running a business profitably, every penny counts. Every square foot of interior work space needs to add to the bottom line. Paying to keep inventory or supplies in a heated and maintained indoor facility may not be the most cost effective use of your resources. Moving materials such as lumber, inventory, … 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
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
