Ergonomics are critical for warehousing and manufacturing operations for both safety and efficiency reasons. North Carolina State University is offering a December 2024 workshop for companies who want to educate themselves on the process. We also cover the impact of slow receiving operations and the impact “driver detention” has on companies and safety.
Insights: Warehouse Ergonomics, Driver Detention, Ransomware Risks
November 21, 2024
by Scott Stone
Tags: ergonomics, loading docks
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Insights: Is the Automation Revolution Falling Short?
October 29, 2024
by Scott Stone
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.
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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.
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Insights: Is Just-in-Time Inventory Dead?
September 26, 2024
by Scott Stone
For decades, manufacturers have optimized inventory using the concept of just-in-time inventory. This concept allows companies only keep enough stock on hand to meet immediate production needs or customer demand. The goal is to minimize holding costs and reduce waste by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process.
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Insights: Insurance, Productivity and Automation
August 29, 2024
by Scott Stone
This month we’re highlighting the insurance perspective of safety, robotics and AI; the importance of well-thought-out storage systems for aerosols; and whether our domestic manufacturing boom is here to stay. We also touch briefly on what the coming months look like for freight rates and industrial construction.
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Insights: Top States for Business Climate, Factory Layout
July 18, 2024
by Scott Stone
This month’s Insights focuses on top states for new factories, autonomous technology and the latest on manufacturing workforce development.
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Insights: The 4 Pillars of American Manufacturing, Warehouse Heat and More
June 27, 2024
by Scott Stone
This month’s insights focuses on the “four pillars” of American manufacturing strength, along with an analysis of a 2024 panel on the robotics and automation picture. Because we are the start of a very hot summer, we included an analysis of how you should approach any HVLS warehouse fan implementations as well.
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May 2024 Insights: Supply Chain Academy, Robots & Safety
May 28, 2024
by Scott Stone
This month, we delve into the Oklahoma Manufacturing Supply Chain Summit, the confluence of safety & automation, a dive into American manufacturing productivity and more.
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April 2024 Insights: Staffing America’s Manufacturing Boom
April 25, 2024
by Scott Stone
This month, we cover the investments one state is making to staff its manufacturing sector, vertical automation options, AI in warehousing, and more.
Tags: Automation, Manufacturing, labor
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Insights: The State of Warehouse Productivity
March 28, 2024
by Scott Stone
Because labor has the lion’s share of costs in most warehouses and manufacturing facilities, productivity is always about the labor. Below we dive into a report below on the state of warehousing productivity and the ways you can analyze and improve it. Because we’re seeing worker shortages in the sector across the board, finding ways to help integrate younger workers into your operation is critical – also covered here.
Tags: labor management, Lean, Manufacturing, productivity
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