The Material Handling Blog

On-Demand Packaging Saves Time, Space and Money

Ron Smith

August 03, 2017

Have you heard anyone talk about “on demand packaging”, “right sizing boxes”, or “custom box making”? These terms refer to using box making equipment to deliver the sizes of boxes you really need, when you need them. Here's why it's beneficial.

A Beginner's Guide to Order Picking Technologies

Nick VanWallaghen

August 01, 2017

Time to impress upper management with four picking technologies you should know when beginning a career in the supply chain.

4 Tips for New Engineers Starting Their First Job

Shelby Shay

July 27, 2017

So you just graduated from an engineering school, and you had a couple interviews with a company that went pretty well. With a sigh of relief, you’ve managed to convince them that you know stuff about things. You may have even convinced yourself of the same. For a time.

Configuring Your AutoStore System: 5 Design Parameters

Ahmed Arif

July 25, 2017

AutoStore is an automated, high density warehouse storage system. Its modular design and standard components make its configurability nearly endless.

AC/DC: Selecting AC Powered Conveyor vs. DC Powered Conveyor

Ahmed Arif

July 20, 2017

Conveyors can be complicated to understand until you break them down into their individual components and understand what they do for your system. A good place to start when understanding your conveyor system is AC (alternating current) powered conveyor versus DC (direct current) powered conveyor.

Is it Time to Automate Your Machine Tending?

Michael Cunningham

July 18, 2017

With the continued advancement of the automotive industry and the high demand placed on manufacturers, is it time to automate your machine tending operation?

Automação e Software Supply Chain

Mauricio Ferreira

July 14, 2017

O software WMS (warehouse management system) é o mais velho conhecido sistema de suporte de operações em armazéns, faz o controle de inventário, processa o recebimento, ordens de armazenagem, ordens de separação e envio.

Manufacturing Automation, Material Handling, and the 21st Century

Brandon Trammell

July 11, 2017

Modern manufacturing facilities are relying on new technologies and innovations to produce higher quality products at faster speeds with lower costs. Implementing more intelligent software and hardware is the only way to compete; however, those technologies have levels. Read: Manufacturing Automation, Material Handling, and the 21st Century

The Death of Brick and Mortar Retail…Not So Fast!

Greg Conner

June 29, 2017

Never in our lifetimes have we seen such as change in the retail supply chain. The traditional process of regional distribution centers shipping to brick and mortar stores has been significantly altered by online fulfillment from the likes of Amazon.com and an ever-growing list of online retailers.

Preventing Common Warehouse Safety Hazards

Sarah Fronczak

June 27, 2017

Although safety is a year-round concern, June is National Safety Month, so it's the perfect time to look at the most common warehouse safety hazards and how to prevent them. Read: Preventing Common Warehouse Safety Hazards

Is Your Warehouse Traffic Resembling a Busy Interstate?

Jake Ethridge

June 22, 2017

Self-driving cars are the future of our roads, but manufacturing and distribution centers have been using autonomous vehicles for years. Are AGVs right for you?

A Review of the Distribution Automation Landscape in Mexico

Carlos Minjares

June 16, 2017

We all know and believe that automation is the future (and in some cases, the present), but what’s different for Mexico and LATAM (Latin America) in general? Why is it so difficult to take that first step to automate material handling processes in those countries?

Process and System Efficiency: You Can’t Improve What You Don’t Measure

Considering Robotic Depalletizing? Evaluate These 3 Key Factors First

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