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	<title>Warehousing Insights &#124; Material Handling Systems &#187; Supply Chain</title>
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		<title>Automation More Important Than Ever</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2012/02/03/automation-more-important-than-ever/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[President Obama&#8217;s recent State of the Union address focused on manufacturing in the United States &#8211; which everyone, no matter their political persuasion, can agree is a vital part of our economy. Countries that don&#8217;t make things aren&#8217;t world powers, period. And the numbers, on the surface, can look dire. According to Forbes,  22 million [...]]]></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>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=1607</guid>
		<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>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>
				<category><![CDATA[Automation]]></category>
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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>Small Manufacturers&#8217; Coalition: Keys to Success</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/10/26/small-manufacturers-coalition-keys-to-success/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/10/26/small-manufacturers-coalition-keys-to-success/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:23:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=1543</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The American Small Manufacturers Coalition (ASMC) released the results of its 2011 Next Generation Manufacturing Study, identifying key trends affecting the industry and steps U.S. manufacturers can take now to be successful in the next generation. Some of the findings are fairly predictable, while others may surprise you. In particular, you have to consider people at all levels. Are your [...]]]></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>
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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>Smart Labor Management Helps Cut Warehouse Costs</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/05/22/smart-labor-management-helps-cut-warehouse-costs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/05/22/smart-labor-management-helps-cut-warehouse-costs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 19:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=1327</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Especially as the economic recovery continues, it&#8217;s important to control costs in your operation. What are some warehousing cost-cutting methods you can employ that don&#8217;t require extensive investment or re-tooling? Most of the costs of warehousing operations fall into the following categories: People Real Estate, Utilities &#38; other Fixed Costs Inventory Technology This week, we [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mixed-Load Robotic Palletizing Application Video</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/05/10/mixed-load-robotic-palletizing-application-video/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/05/10/mixed-load-robotic-palletizing-application-video/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 17:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Automation]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=1332</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In this video, a Fanuc robot is executing mixed-load palletizing of beer cases at a distribution center. In this operation, differently-sized beer cases are conveyed to the robot to fulfill a specific order. Since the cases vary by width, length, and height, their dimensional information is sent to the robot by the WMS (warehouse management [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Best Practices for Warehousing &#8211; 13 Tips for Productivity</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/03/17/best-practices-for-warehousing-13-tips-for-productivity/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/03/17/best-practices-for-warehousing-13-tips-for-productivity/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:45:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Automation]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=1244</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Improving a warehousing operation is a complex endeavor that can be approached from any number of angles.  Here are 13 common actions you can consider in any warehouse improvement effort&#8230; Organize with care. Divide your facility by zones based on the pick type. This simplifies order picking and reslotting because similar items with similar storage [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s it Cost to Run a Warehouse in Your City?</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/01/19/whats-it-cost-to-run-a-warehouse-in-your-city/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/01/19/whats-it-cost-to-run-a-warehouse-in-your-city/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:06:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=1219</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Boyd Company has released a useful document on the comparative costs of operating a warehouse or distribution center around the United States, &#8220;Comparative Distribution Warehousing Industry Operating Costs&#8221;. It takes multiple factors into account and provides an annual operating cost for many cities and regions. The report bases these costs on a hypothetical 175,000 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Manufacturing &amp; Distribution Professionals Pressured to &#8220;Deliver More Value&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2010/11/08/manufacturing-distribution-professionals-pressured-to-deliver-more-value/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2010/11/08/manufacturing-distribution-professionals-pressured-to-deliver-more-value/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Integrated Systems and Controls (ISC) Council of Material Handling Industry of America has released a new report titled An Evaluation of Operational Performance in Warehousing, Distribution and Manufacturing., and it has some interesting information for those who operate warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing, and commercial operations. The key thing? You’re still being asked to squeeze [...]]]></description>
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