In 2006, Information Technology Magazine called the IT industry out, saying that physical security was the most overlooked aspect of technology security. I suspect little has changed since then, but found Sarah Scalet’s recent article in CSO Magazine instructive. Protecting data is not just a job for Âtechnologists. It also takes physical security, an often-overlooked element in the information technology world…
Data Center Security is much more than digital
Tags: data center physical security, IT access, wire partitions, wire mesh security cages, server security
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Cross-Docking: What are the facility layout considerations?
This is the third in a series of articles on cross-docking
If you started from scratch, many might simply build a cross-dock facility with a much shallower depth than most warehouses. A depth of a hundred feet or so, with incoming product on one side that can be easily moved a short distance and loaded on the other side to an outbound truck. Most of us must deal with an existing facility, many times a large square box which is not generally the preferred layout. However, as long as the existing facility has a sufficient quantity of dock doors, yard space, and an adequate footprint, you may be fine.
Tags: cross dock, Cross Docking, dock layout, conveyor systems, advanced shipping notice, order fulfillment, Supply Chain
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Cisco-Eagle Conveyor service technicians win FedEx Awards of Excellence
Cisco-Eagle’s Houston, Texas Field Services team was recently honored by FedEx for its exceptional level of performance and use of quality management tools.
Our guys are always out there doing things for customers at difficult times, in crunch time, and on time. They make things work and keep them working, so it wasn’t any surprise for customers to be happy with them. Our Houston and Dallas field Operations group received FedEx Ground’s GCST Region Certificates of Excellence on January 9.
Tags: service, press release, maintenance technicians, Conveyor, Material Handling, awards
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Download: “10 Ways Material Handling Increases Security”
We have uploaded a (free!) PDF of our latest paper, “10 Ways to use Material Handling to Increase Security.” It’s a quick, 4-page read with an additional page on identification systems that can help you quickly sort out the nature of what is being conveyed for a higher level of security and efficiency. It’s free, printable, and worth your time.
Tags: theft, storage systems, Industrial Security, Material Handling, pilferage
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