Welcome to our March 2023 roundup of news from the warehousing, manufacturing, material handling and logistics world. Employment trends, certifications and technology are the focus this month.
Insights: Manufacturing Employment Survey
March 28, 2023
Tags: Automation, Roundup
Posted in Industry Insights|
Shoptalk: EDC Pick Module Expansion
March 14, 2023
In our latest Shoptalk installment, employee-owner Amanda of our Systems Integration Group discusses how EDC upgraded and expanded its pick module operations.
Tags: warehousing, order fulfillment, Mezzanines, Order Picking & Fulfillment, ecommerce, Shoptalk
Posted in Order Picking & Fulfillment|
Pallet Rack Safety: Policies and Practices
March 7, 2023
by Scott Stone
Operating a warehouse almost always means using pallet racks to take advantage of vertical space and organization of bulk storage. If they’re specified, installed and loaded correctly, racks are usually one of the most stable, effective and safest pieces of warehouse equipment. Because they carry heavy loads on vertical structures, racks should always be evaluated for safety and effectiveness. They’re stable, but that stability can be compromised by any number of factors.
Posted in Pallet & Warehouse Racks|
4-Tote Carriage Mini-Load for Small Product Storage & Retrieval
March 2, 2023
by Scott Stone
Our partners at Murata Machinery USA are introducing the company’s newest addition to its mini-load AS/RS line, the Ledger A3 AS/RS system. This four-tote carriage mini-load system for smaller, lighter goods is the first of its kind.
Posted in Automation, Labor & Efficiency|