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	<title>Warehousing Insights &#124; Material Handling Systems &#187; Docks &amp; Shipping</title>
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	<description>Warehousing Insights By Cisco-Eagle. Information on the products and techniques to better store, handle, and move products in your facility.</description>
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		<title>To-Do&#8217;s For Moving Your Warehouse</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2012/02/07/to-dos-for-moving-your-warehouse/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the past four decades, we’ve seen plenty of operations move. We’ve installed entirely new conveyor systems into functioning operations without disturbing the flow of existing work. We’ve seen companies pick up an entire distribution operation and move it across two hundred feet of parking lot into another building. It’s not new territory for us, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The 5S Approach to Workcells &amp; Workstations</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2012/01/04/the-5s-approach-to-workcells-workstations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2012/01/04/the-5s-approach-to-workcells-workstations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:33:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Based on 5 Japanese words that begin with ‘S’, the 5S Philosophy hones in on effective work place organization and standardized work procedures. When correctly implemented, it reduces waste, increases efficiency, and overall work quality. You&#8217;ll also have a safer, more effective operation and employees who are more checked in than they were before. It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ideas to Keep Your Warehouse Clean</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2012/01/03/ideas-to-keep-your-warehouse-clean/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2012/01/03/ideas-to-keep-your-warehouse-clean/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One easy way to gauge a warehouse or manufacturing plant 's effectiveness is to check how clean it is. Cleaner facilities are more productive, tend to be safer, and tend to be more organized.]]></description>
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		<title>A Different Sort of Sorter</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/12/02/a-different-sort-of-sorter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/12/02/a-different-sort-of-sorter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:35:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Automation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cross Docking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Docks & Shipping]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Order Picking & Fulfillment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pallet Rack]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=1620</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Sortation systems in distribution is application driven &#8211; typically we are talking about order fulfillment (retail, wave pre-sorting, inbound putaway sorts), shipping (end of line carrier sortation, ship to stores), and returns. Traditional sweep sorters, cross-belt, narrow slat &#38; shoe, or belt sorters are often thought of as &#8220;for the big guys&#8221; in large operations. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Robotics and End of the Line Packaging</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/11/18/robotics-and-end-of-the-line-packaging/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/11/18/robotics-and-end-of-the-line-packaging/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:11:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=1589</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The end of a manufacturing or distribution line is where the rubber meets the road for many operations. It’s potentially the last place where you have direct control of your product before it ships to retailers or direct customers. It’s where you can add a lot of value…or spoil a lot of value. The end [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Preventing Energy Leaks at the Dock Door</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/09/20/preventing-energy-leaks-at-the-dock-door/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/09/20/preventing-energy-leaks-at-the-dock-door/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:38:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Docking]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=1475</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Any operation with dock doors faces an uphill challenge when it comes to preserving the climate inside. In particular, air-conditioned and heated facilities must face the reality of losing large volumes of treated air when trailers must be loaded or unloaded. Managers will be asked to scrutinize every expense, and the loss of climate controlled [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hand Carts vs. Pallets for Retail Distribution</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/09/19/hand-carts-vs-pallets-for-retail-distribution/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/09/19/hand-carts-vs-pallets-for-retail-distribution/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:57:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cross Docking]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=1481</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Retail distribution facilities have multiple options for shipping product to store locations. They can send full pallets which must be unwrapped, unloaded, and stocked at the store location. They can send packed carts that can easily be rolled onto store floors and stocked at the point of sale. What method works best? Like most things [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Warehouse &amp; Order Fulfillment: Hiring Good People</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/07/19/warehouse-order-fulfillment-hiring-good-people/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/07/19/warehouse-order-fulfillment-hiring-good-people/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:44:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=1461</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Finding qualified candidates for warehouse production work isn&#8217;t easy. This is particularly true with supervisors who understand how kitting, ticketing, and storage operations. You want people who know the work, and who can supervise and motivate your employees. Qualified candidates are often the kind of people who aren&#8217;t online perusing jobs. They aren&#8217;t going to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Picking to Cartons vs. Picking to Totes</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/07/14/picking-to-cartons-vs-picking-to-totes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/07/14/picking-to-cartons-vs-picking-to-totes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:07:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=1423</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In a pick-to-tote operation, you have the advantage of a dedicated packing function. Since totes can be &#8220;one size (or a range of them) fits all&#8221;, your pickers can easily pick and organize totes as they navigate the system, either on conveyor or in carts. They aren&#8217;t thinking of anything but getting the pick right. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Proper Storage and Handling of Prescription Drugs</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/06/21/proper-storage-and-handling-of-prescription-drugs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/06/21/proper-storage-and-handling-of-prescription-drugs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to storing controlled substances, in particular prescription drugs, the warehouse and bulk storage aspects are important for pharmaceutical, hospital central supply warehouses, or retail outlets. This is an area where many people who should not have access to medication may find easier opportunities for pilferage. The FDA offers some guidelines on how [...]]]></description>
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