This month, we cover McKinsey’s recent report on the automation revolution and its effectiveness for manufacturing and warehousing. We also delve into 2025 warehousing trends, an analysis of the Texas industrial real estate market, and the reasons your warehousing operation should consider WERC membership.
Insights: Is the Automation Revolution Falling Short?
October 29, 2024
by Scott Stone
Posted in Industry Insights|
Palletizing: Analyzing Your Operation
October 29, 2024
by Scott Stone
Automated palletizing is one of the best places to target automation because the process is so manual and heavy duty for many companies.
Why? Because it helps you reduce one of the least value-add parts of your operation: stacking and creating pallets. Doing that manually makes less sense every passing year for companies that are already working to reduce dependency on an ever-contracting labor pool. To get the process started, start by focusing on your operational needs, customer base and labor factors.
Tags: ergonomics, Palletizers
Posted in Automation, Labor & Efficiency|
Cisco-Eagle’s 2024 ESOP Poster
October 22, 2024
Each October, as part of Employee Ownership Month, we hold a contest to design our annual ESOP poster. Employee-owners submit their ideas, and the winning design is generated, printed and posted in our offices for the coming year. It’s part of our effort to keep employee ownership at the forefront of our culture and remind all our teams, in all locations, that we’re working toward something together.
Posted in ESOP & Company News|
Ball Transfers for Ergonomic, Efficient Product Movement
October 8, 2024
Sometimes the right tool for the job is not the flashiest. The humble ball transfer isn’t high-tech, but does a great job of minimizing reaching and straining that endangers workers. Ball transfers punch above their weight class in a warehouse ergonomics and safety program.
Posted in Conveyor Optimization|
Facility Expansion: Renovate, Relocate or Build? WERC 2024 Panel Discussion
October 3, 2024
On October 22, supply chain and warehousing professionals from across Texas will converge in Grapevine for the 23rd annual WERCouncil Texas Warehousing Resource Conference. This is the place to be if you want to stay ahead of the curve.
With a sharp focus on the latest industry trends and innovations, this conference will equip you with the insights you need to thrive in an evolving landscape. Whether you’re seeking cutting-edge strategies or new connections, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Posted in Industry Insights|
Options for Pick Modules and Empty Carton Transport
October 1, 2024
by Scott Stone
Pick modules are commonly used in distribution operations when companies need to build high-density, high-throughput order fulfillment operations. This typically involves a multi-level platform system integrated with vertical storage options to move finished orders on and off platform levels toward other warehouse destinations.
One overlooked aspect is the addition or removal of empty cartons to picking positions. What are your options?
Tags: conveyors, Mezzanines, pick modules, Vertical Storage
Posted in Order Picking & Fulfillment|