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	<title>Warehousing Insights &#124; Material Handling Systems &#187; Sustainability</title>
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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>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:33:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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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>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>
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		<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>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>
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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>Use Propane in your Forklift? Tax Credits are Running Out</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/06/09/use-propane-in-your-forklift-tax-credits-are-running-out/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2011/06/09/use-propane-in-your-forklift-tax-credits-are-running-out/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:04:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A federal tax credit that could allow forklift users to recoup 50 cents of every gallon of propane purchased runs out August 1, 2011. If you run forklifts on propane, it&#8217;s nearly a no-brainer that your company should apply for this credit. To get in, you must have submitted your paperwork by the first of [...]]]></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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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=1083</guid>
		<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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		<title>Cool your warehouse with solar powered &#8220;big&#8221; ceiling fans</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2010/06/24/cool-your-warehouse-with-solar-powered-fans/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2010/06/24/cool-your-warehouse-with-solar-powered-fans/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=943</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that season &#8211; facilities across the country are facing mounting utility bills, workers drenched in sweat, and ferocious heat. Typically, an HVLS fan is one of the best solutions to these issues, but MacroAir has gone one better by producing these massive air movement ceiling fans in a solar configuration. This innovation does a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seeing the light: how going energy efficient saves you money</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2010/04/19/seeing-the-light-how-going-energy-efficient-saves-you-money/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2010/04/19/seeing-the-light-how-going-energy-efficient-saves-you-money/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:27:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=843</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Implementing an energy-efficient lighting system can make your facility much brighter overall, and in particular, it can brighten those dark &#8216;canyons&#8217; between rack rows. It also saves you money on utility costs. In a large distribution center, the daily cost savings is significant, even before you factor in enhanced productivity due to an overall better [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gravity Skatewheel Conveyor Load &amp; Usage Guide</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2010/02/03/gravity-skatewheel-conveyor-load-usage-guide/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2010/02/03/gravity-skatewheel-conveyor-load-usage-guide/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the simplest methods ever devised for conveying goods is undoubtedly the skatewheel conveyor, which  can be used in either temporary or permanent installations in virtually any kind of operation. Skatewheel conveyors have several advantages over gravity roller conveyors: They require less pitch to convey the product in a decline situation. Lightweight loads and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>WERC Sets 2010 Annual Conference</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2010/01/26/werc-sets-2010-annual-conference/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2010/01/26/werc-sets-2010-annual-conference/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WERC (Warehousing Education and Research Council) has announced its 2010 Annual conference, geared for the needs of warehouse and distribution management. The conference is set for May 16-19, 2010. The WERC conference offers on a strong educational program for warehousing/distribution professionals from long-time to just-starting-out. Practitioners, subject matter experts, industry suppliers and academics freely share [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Recycling Internal Waste with Conveyors</title>
		<link>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2009/08/20/recycling-internal-waste-with-conveyors/</link>
		<comments>http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/2009/08/20/recycling-internal-waste-with-conveyors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stonesr</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.cisco-eagle.com/blog/?p=506</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Environmental awareness, sustainability, ‘green’ or carbon foot printing, no matter what term you use today, everyone and every facility is aware that their processes need improving. Whether you are in pharmaceutical, beverage, food, automotive, distribution, manufacturing or thousands of other industries today, there has to be some way to track and/or reuse what is not [...]]]></description>
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