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Insights: Is the Automation Revolution Falling Short?

October 29, 2024

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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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Palletizing: Analyzing Your Operation

October 29, 2024

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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.

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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.

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Ball Transfers for Ergonomic, Efficient Product Movement

October 8, 2024

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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.

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Facility Expansion: Renovate, Relocate or Build? WERC 2024 Panel Discussion

October 3, 2024

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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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Options for Pick Modules and Empty Carton Transport

October 1, 2024

pick module system in a distribution center

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?

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Insights: Is Just-in-Time Inventory Dead?

September 26, 2024

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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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Employee Spotlight – Eric Dodd

September 19, 2024

Eric Dodd

In this month’s employee spotlight, we interview Eric Dodd, Assistant Director of Field Services. He talks about challenges our service group faces, why training matters, and his favorite Houston sports moment.

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Meeting the Demands of Cold Storage

September 17, 2024

pallet rack in cold storage facility

In the cold and frozen food sector, tremendous growth combined with a serious shortage of capacity is severely constraining companies today. “The frozen food market is currently experiencing remarkable growth, with its global value soaring to $265 billion. In the U.S. alone, new frozen food sales have impressively surpassed the $72 billion mark,” states Rick Kingery in the Colliers’ article “Capitalizing on the $265 Billion Frozen Food Market: Cold Storage’s Crucial Role.”

Adding to the challenge, “We estimate the U.S. will need up to 100-million-square-feet of additional cold storage space in the coming years,” states Marty Khait in an article posted on the Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Magazine website, “The Cold Reality: Why America’s Cold Storage Capacity is Running Low.”

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Randy Williams: An Appreciation

September 16, 2024

Randy Williams, Cisco-Eagle
After 23 years, 5 months, and 15 days of extraordinary service, Steven Randell ‘Randy’ Williams is retiring from Cisco-Eagle. He has been a guiding force for us during his entire tenure, providing guidance on all things financial, ESOP and in most every way.

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