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November 14, 2017
by Scott Stone
Posted in Conveyor Optimization|
OSHA Safety Standards for Mezzanines & Platforms
November 9, 2017
by Scott Stone
We help clients with structural mezzanines and rack supported systems in a range of facilities.
Mezzanine options range from professionally manufactured to home-made to local fabrication shop to professional contractors. If you have a mezzanine or storage platform custom fabricated, you need to be sure your contractor is complying with OSHA & local safety regulations, particularly on guard railing, stairs and gates. If your fabricator doesn’t routinely work with mezzanines, this is something you’ll have to do on your own. The best policy is to look at established vendors if you don’t want to micro-manage the details of building permits, code compliance, and OSHA’s blessings. Here’s a breakdown of the handrail issues you might run into:
Tags: warehousing, Material Handling, OSHA, Mezzanines, industrial safety, code compliance, building codes, Space Optimization
Posted in Mezzanines & Industrial Platforms|
How to Keep Workers Safe at any Height
November 7, 2017
Working at height continues to rank high on the list every year when it comes to OSHA statistics, potential causes of major injuries and even fatalities.
Research shows that far too many people end up injured or worse because of their work on ladders, rooftops or other spots above the ground. As a result, it is extremely important for EHS leaders to be aware of the potential hazards their personnel face when working at heights, as well as the best ways to keep employees safe on the job.
Tags: warehousing, Material Handling, lean manufacturing, industrial safety, lean warehousing, warehouse safety, industrial accident prevention, Safety & Ergonomics, Warehouse Management
Posted in Safety & Ergonomics|
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November 2, 2017
You’re already paying rent, taxes and for utilities of the space in your facility. Even if nearby space is available and suitable, using a work platform to expand makes sense because all these costs are wired in—and don’t typically rise with a mezzanine installation. Use platforms and mezzanines to leverage your existing space for offices, production equipment, storage areas, manufacturing process, product/conveyor sorting and much more. It’s a fraction of the cost of new construction and delivers long term value. Mezzanines also offer significant tax depreciation advantages.
Tags: Mezzanines, Space Optimization
Posted in Mezzanines & Industrial Platforms|
The Top Causes of Inventory Inaccuracy
October 31, 2017
by Scott Stone
Inventory issues cut to the core of any warehousing or order fulfillment operation. When your processes are set up right, you’ll have more accurate inventory. Experts estimate that every .5% of inventory inaccuracy costs the equivalent of a full time employee in these various types of waste. The time it takes to track down, repair, correct, and re-do may make this a low estimate, depending on the situation.
What are some of the root causes of inaccurate inventory?
Tags: Inventory Management
Posted in Order Picking & Fulfillment|
Flow Storage and Inventory Slotting
October 26, 2017
by Scott Stone
What’s the optimal storage concept for your operation?
The ideal storage equipment for a given product can vary based on load, picking method, throughput, shipping issues and many other factors. Usually it involves a blend of shelving, racks, cabinets, and other means of organizing product in a given footprint. One of the questions that comes to mind is the line where a product or group of them is best slotted into shelving and bins, or if that product is best suited for carton flow solutions. Let’s examine the factors.
Posted in Order Picking & Fulfillment|
The Best 3PLs are Invisible to Customers
October 6, 2017
Logistics pros are a lot like the offensive line on a football team: at their best, you know they are doing a great job, but their numbers never get called by television announcers. When they do talk line, it’s usually because someone committed a penalty or allowed a blitzing safety in for a sack. When the quarterback isn’t pressured and there are great running lanes, the line rarely gets mentioned. It’s kind of the same for 3PLs.
The goal of your 3PL should be to avoid those issues and remain unseen and unremarked on by end users.
Tags: Warehouse Management, 3PL, lean warehousing, warehouse, warehouse productivity, Third Party Logistics, warehouse flow
Posted in Warehousing & Distribution|
The Warehouse Manager’s Guide to Walking Around: Pallet Racks
September 19, 2017
by Scott Stone
It’s always busy when you operate a warehouses or DC, but as noted philosopher Ferris Bueller once said, “life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” The same applies to your facility and specifically its pallet racks. A good way to ensure they’re being used correctly and safely is to stop and look around once in a while. In that spirit, let’s touch on some things to examine in your warehouse rack operation.
Tags: Warehouse Management, pallet racking, warehouse productivity, rack safety, Inspections, Walking Around
Posted in Pallet & Warehouse Racks|
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September 15, 2017
The right pallet rack will enhance your warehouse and improve overall facility performance, when correctly specified, laid out, and installed for the right load in the right positions. Check out our common-sense guide to specification, styles, accessories and applications. You will find quick, useful information on racks and how you can use them more effectively.
Guide to Pallet Rack Specifications & Operations
Tags: warehouse, Warehouse Management, warehousing, Pallet Rack
Posted in Pallet & Warehouse Racks|
Strobe Lights vs. LED Warning Lights for Forklift Safety
September 7, 2017
by Scott Stone
It’s been a sudden transition: many forklifts no longer use flashing strobe or beacon lights and have transitioned to LED “blue light” forklift safety lights that project on the floor rather than flash on the forklift itself. Workers have never liked an excess of flashing lights, but to some extent this is because companies aren’t deploying the beacon lights for the right application. LED floor lights are true warning systems, while beacons are visibility enhancements for already visible trucks.
Why do warehouse workers prefer LED systems?
Posted in Forklift - Pedestrian Safety|