This week on the Bahrns blog: It’s the 21st Century and the future has arrived. Will it take the form of buildings that can repair cracks in their concrete? Or paint that fixes itself automatically? The answers may surprise you! Plus, forklifts have been used for decades to move products from one place to another. … Read more
Pallets will continue to be one of the most important tools used to transport materials through the supply chain at least for the next several years, according to a new report issued by an industry consulting group. “World Pallets”, a study conducted and published by the Freedonia Group, determined that the use of pallets will … Read more
All kinds of liquids are constantly being moved through the supply chain, including everything from milk to fuel, and from inks to industrial-grade liquid plastics. The key to moving the liquids you need from the supplier to the warehouse or factory safely and efficiently depends on choosing the proper container. Size, composition and capacity are … Read more
Some universities in the US are beginning to offer Master of Science degrees in supply chain management in combination with other disciplines such as business, science, technology, engineering and math, according to a recent report in Inbound Logistics. The new degrees, which are often offered at an accelerated pace, are designed to make new graduates … Read more
Mobile powered workstations (MPWs) are like portable desks that can be wheeled from area to area within a warehouse or manufacturing facility. They eliminate the downtime created by multiple trips back and forth to stationary offices or work stations. MPWs can include computers, printers and even such things as bar code scanners and scales. They … Read more
MP Global Products –the Norfolk, Nebraska, based maker of earth-friendly products made from recycled cotton fibers diverted from landfills — announced that it is changing the name of its thermal products division from ThermoPod Packaging Products to MP Global Thermal Packaging Products. The reason for the name change is to bring the product branding in … Read more
A pallet inverter can be a rather expensive piece of equipment, but it can be an incredibly helpful piece of equipment as well. These big machines are hard workers, and can be used in a surprising number of ways, for industries that may surprise you. Is a pallet inverter right for you and your business? … Read more
Reducing transportation costs is a fast and easy way to boost profits, according to a new study released this month by the Chicago-based consulting firm Accenture. Cutting your transportation costs by as little as 5 to 10 percent can boost earnings by as much as 10 to 20 percent, according to the study called “From … Read more
Here’s a sneak preview of some of the articles you will find on this week’s Bahrns blog: Transporting liquids can be tricky, especially if you aren’t using the right container. But how can you tell which container is the safest, most ideal and cost-effective for the liquid you are transporting? We’ll tell you … Plus, … Read more
While offshore manufacturing can reduce costs and increase efficiency, it also has drawbacks such as language barriers, time zones, infrequent face-to-face communications. One solution may be looking closer to home by establishing manufacturing operations in Mexico, according to Robert Brenner, vice president of warehousing and distribution at Avnet Inc., an electronic components firm based in … Read more
