Ever since Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, appeared on the CBS television show 60 Minutes in December 2013 showing off the feasibility of drones as a way to deliver packages to Amazon customers, the country has become infatuated with the flying gadgets. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the U.S. government agency that supervises the use … Read more
March 15, 2012 – In line with the long-term competitiveness and job-creating power project the present administration, President Obama announces the proposal of the $1 billion investment for creating the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. This project aims to bring together federal agencies, industries, colleges, universities and the state to accelerate industrial-relevant innovations and development. … Read more
According to the Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics 2012 First Quarter Report, there is a positive growth in the United States’ economy. Logistics has gained 4.7% overall net in employment, wherein there were 10,600 additional employees hired in the first quarter of 2012. Shipping Index increased by 3.5%, while the Expenditure Index rose by … Read more
When running a warehouse, choosing the proper equipment is very essential. This is to assure good performance, proper inventory handling and distribution. Essential equipment that warehouse owners must acquire is proper order pickers like stackers, forklifts and pallet trucks. A recent study from WERC (Warehousing Education and Research Council ) shows that warehouse proffesionals used … Read more
September 07, 2011 – Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) together with its collated partners announced that they have finally set up everything for the first MODEX 2012 Expo and Conference. Not only that, they now accept Online Registration for those who wants to be part of the MODEX 2012. Modex 2012 is the first … Read more
Vestil is known for producing high quality and durable material handling equipment and storage solutions. They are known for their dock boards, pallets, chocks, clamps, ladder, scales, storage cabinets and more. Most consumers favored Vestil not only because of their products’ quality but also because of its reasonable prices. Now, Vestil is giving us more … Read more
If your conveyor system is jamming or productivity has dropped, it may be clamoring for a tune-up. In an online article , DC Velocity’s Peter Bradley shares more warning signs that indicate the need for a professional audit on your conveyor system. There are two main types of audits for conveyor systems. A maintenance audit is conducted … Read more
