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Evaluation: Pallet Rack Storage Density, Access, Safety and Costs

April 24, 2025

High bay selective rack pallet storage.

Just how many pallets can you store in a 100′ x 100′ area? It can range from not that many–X with selective racks that let you pick or place any pallet at any time–or “Y” using incredibly dense, using pallet flow or drive-in systems that restrict how and when you can access pallets. The balance between storage density and selectivity is always critical, but there are other factors in play: cost, efficiency and safety.

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Christine Perry is Cisco-Eagle’s Employee-Owner of the Year

April 17, 2025

employee-owner of the year being presented with award check

You may have noticed that at Cisco-Eagle, we say “employee-owner” rather than “employee.” This is something we do with great intention as an ESOP. When we recognize our employee-owner of the year, for example, we’re recognizing someone who isn’t just a great employee, but also embodies the spirit of ownership.

For 2024-2025, that someone is Christine Perry.

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2025 Warehousing Survey

April 15, 2025

warehouse workers reviewing production flow

It started with a simple question: What’s your biggest operational challenge?

We didn’t expect leaders in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution to respond with such clarity, but they did. And what we heard wasn’t vague. It was precise, urgent, and reflective of a sector that’s evolving in real time.

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An Ergonomic Labor Strategy

March 4, 2025

worker in hard hat pushing box

As we’ve discussed previously, labor is hard to find these days – and it will get harder every year. Cultivating your labor pool eases the need (and high costs) of hiring, training and retaining workers. One of the best ways to do this is to optimize as much as possible for ergonomics.

As the saying goes, what you appreciate appreciates.

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2025 Industrial Trends: What to Expect

February 25, 2025

2025 Warehousing Outlook

As we mentioned last month, you can expect increases in 2025 shipping costs and fees, particularly in the heavy package sector. What else can you expect in 2025 in the manufacturing, warehousing and distribution spaces?

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Employee Spotlight – Ross Adams

February 20, 2025

Ross Adams

Meet Ross Adams, an Account Executive in Arkansas, whose dedication to building relationships, solving customer challenges, and love for travel drive his success at Cisco-Eagle.

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Automation and Space: Conveyor Layouts

February 4, 2025

Conveyor system extends overhead, above a busy shipping area to conserve floor space.

Above: Belt conveyors hang from the ceiling of a busy e-commerce distribution center, feeding shipping operations from a pick module while leaving the space below for traffic and shipping activities.

Conveyor systems transform picking, transport, assembly, and more, but occupy space in fixed positions. Tight layouts, low ceilings, facility structures and equipment compromise and compete for that square footage.   Don’t worry, though—there are creative ways to work circumvent those limitations–and in some cases make them strengths.

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Package Shipping Fee Increases: How to Cope with Surcharges

January 28, 2025

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OSHA’s Top Violations for 2024

January 23, 2025

OSHA Top 10 Violations 2024

Ensuring workplace safety is an ongoing challenge, especially in fast-paced manufacturing, warehousing, and material handling operations. Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes its list of the most frequently cited workplace safety violations, a snapshot of the most pressing hazards that can lead to injuries and serious fines.

While the list results don’t have many changes from year to year, it’s important to review annually. Comparing your safety processes and training to what’s included can help to create a more robust system that can save lives and protect what matters.

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Loading Docks, Security and Truck Drivers

January 14, 2025

Truck drivers at the receiving docks of a busy warehouse

Truck drivers often need to enter warehouses when they deliver or pick up shipments. When they do, many warehouses have installed secure driver cages that let the driver into the facility, but not into the building at large. This can seem “driver-unfriendly” because they contain the driver. However, there are good reasons to install them while ensuring drivers have a good experience at your facility.

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