The Increasing Growth of the Use of Material Handling on Industries

Material handling suppliers and manufacturers have struggled to meet the demands of the society that requires supplies for storage and transport of materials. The increasing growth of the use of bulk containers on any business triggers manufacturers and suppliers to design more products. Different bulk containers have its uses depending on the industry. It is often … Read more

Almost 5,000 “Energy Efficiency Incentive Programs” for Material Handling Manufacturers

An update on the State Incentives & Resource Database was currently made by the Advanced Manufacturing Office or AMO, which pushes the limits on efficient access to almost 4,800 “energy incentive programs”. This can now be accessed through a search engine with different locations (state, region, city, zip code). These mentioned programs for energy incentives … Read more

Material Handling for Maximum Positioning

Material handling that promotes maximum positioning are used in hospitals and industrial businesses. It promotes better performance in the work place. There are two classifications of tilt tables are manual and electronic. Each classification has different uses and advantages. Electronic tilt tables are button operated for easy operation. Look for material handling company that gives … Read more

Safety Precautions on Material Handling Equipment

Handling and storing materials handling equipment should be safe. There are a lot of possible hazards in handling and storing of materials. Lack of knowledge and carelessness can cause accidents and injuries on the work place. Workers and employees handling the equipment should be properly educated in proper handling and storing of materials. The main cause … Read more

MHIA-Funded Research Center Looks Into Distribution Center Ergonomic Issues – Part 2

DERC is collaborating with safety personnel from various distribution centers involved in the apparel, general merchandise and grocery business sectors. The research is spearheaded by Dr. Carolyn Sommerich and Dr. Stephen Lavender. This is the first time MHIA is directly funding research on material handling and logistics research. “MHIA is proud to support this important … Read more

MHIA-Funded Research Center Looks Into Distribution Center Ergonomic Issues – Part 1

A research center directly funded by the Material Handling Industry of America aims to improve the safety conditions of workers involved in Distribution Center operations. With the help of a US$50,000 research grant from MHIA’s College Industry Council on Material Handling Education, Ohio State University has established a Distribution Ergonomics Research Center. DERC’s mission is … Read more