This month, we dive into supply chain and the ongoing impact of labor shortages in the sector from Supply Chain Executive. If you’re interested in evaluating your warehouse, WERC has a program we cover, as well as a dive into American industrial output in early 2023.
Insights: Expectations for Automation; Industrial Production Statistics
April 27, 2023
by Scott Stone
Tags: Manufacturing, Dallas, industrial
Posted in Industry Insights|
Mezzanine Monthly – Why Choose A Shelf Supported Mezzanine
April 18, 2023
Above: Shelf supported mezzanine in a warehouse facility.
Not all warehouse shelving (or storage) options work for every facility. One operation’s pallet rack solution might not be ideal for a warehouse that wants to not only grow vertically but offer more picking options for items they’re selling and shipping. When you need high density storage, what mezzanine option fits best? Shelf supported mezzanines checks a lot of boxes.
Tags: Space Optimization
Posted in Mezzanines & Industrial Platforms|
Targeted Warehouse Automation: Manual Pallet Handling
April 13, 2023
by Scott Stone
While many companies can benefit from full scale automation, the math isn’t the same for everyone. However, labor shortages continue to drive companies to seek ways to reduce dependence on manual processes in specific, labor-intensive functions. What are some areas you should target for partial automation?
Tags: labor, palletizing, ergonomics
Posted in Automation, Labor & Efficiency|
Joy Hunsigner is Cisco-Eagle’s 2022-2023 Employee-Owner of the Year
April 11, 2023
by Scott Stone
Above, left to right: Cisco-Eagle President Bryan Gauger, Employee-Owner of the Year Joy Hunsinger and CEO Darein Gandall
The employee-owners of Cisco-Eagle named Joy Hunsinger as our company’s 2022-2023 Employee-Owner of the Year.
The award is unique because it’s bestowed by a team of employees, the ESOP Advisory Committee after a round of companywide nominations. A committee of peers—fellow employee-owners—chooses the employee of the year.
Tags: ESOP, Employee ownership
Posted in ESOP & Company News|
Nichole Wheeler Named Cisco-Eagle Chief Financial Officer
April 4, 2023
by Scott Stone
Effective April 1, 2023, Nichole Wheeler has been named Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cisco-Eagle according to President Bryan Gauger.
In her new role, Wheeler will lead the company’s financial and accounting teams and serve as a key member of its senior leadership team.
Tags: Employee ownership, ESOP
Posted in ESOP & Company News|