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Saving Money on Your Warehouse Expansion

Written by sachin on April 15, 2012 – 10:36 am -

Expanding your warehouse doesn’t have to be as costly as you might think. Using cost-saving methods including modular building can cut costs.

Tags: modular building, portable buildings
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PRESS RELEASE: MCFA Teaches Conflict Management to Harmony Science Academy Students

Written by editor on April 10, 2012 – 11:18 am -

Five Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) employees recently presented a lecture on understanding, managing and resolving conflict to more than 250 students at Harmony Science Academy in Katy, Texas. The presenters, including Tom Clinton, MCFA director of marketing, taught the students the importance of understanding and practicing conflict management skills in school and in their future careers by demonstrating real-life scenarios.

Tags: Conflict Management, Management Ideas, Warehouse Management
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6 Steps for a Smooth Office Relocation

Written by sachin on March 21, 2012 – 6:06 am -

Moving your company to a new office is a wonderful step. It is a sign…

Tags: phone system, Sydney office furniture
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Do Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Forklifts Make Sense?

Written by editor on March 19, 2012 – 10:18 pm -

Fuel cells are emerging technology for forklifts and warehouses. This article looks at the Pros and Cons of fuel cells versus other fuels for lift trucks. Also, an ROI is provided for justifying fuel cells over lead-acid batteries, battery changers and battery rooms.

Tags: fuel cells, hydrogen, hydrogen fuel cells for forklifts
Posted in Battery Charger, Cost reduction strategies, Electric Forklift, Forklift, Forklift Battery & Charger, Fuel Cells for Forklifts, Glossary of Warehouse & Logistics Terms, Green Logistics, Materials Handling, Warehouse Best Practices, Warehouse Productivity | No Comments »

What Are the Advantages of Learning Management Systems

Written by sachin on March 6, 2012 – 9:40 am -

A learning management system should be a part of your larger business software solutions, to help you achieve compliance training and management and staff training of your employees.

Tags: business software solutions, compliance training, learning management system, online induction, staff training
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Mobile Racking: Optimize Pallet Density in Cold Storage Warehouses

Written by editor on March 3, 2012 – 2:37 pm -

In this article, we continue to explore mobile bases and how they can be used…

Tags: Cold Storage Warehouse, Design warehouse, Freezer, Optimize space, racking, Reduce warehouse costs, warehouse automation, Warehouse Layout, Warehouse racking, warehouse space efficiency
Posted in Automation, Cold Storage Warehouse, Cost reduction strategies, Freezer Warehouse, How to..., Mobile Racking, Optimize Storage Space, Optimize Warehouse Storage Density, Reach Truck, Warehouse Best Practices | No Comments »

How to Store Wine Densely Using Mobile Pallet Racking

Written by editor on February 25, 2012 – 10:50 pm -

This article describes a new storage idea for storing wine densely in a warehouse using mobile racking. Mobile racking is becoming a popular concept in warehouse design due its space efficiency without compromising selectivity.

Tags: mobile racking, South African Wines, warehouse automation, Warehouse Pallet Racking, Warehouse racking, warehouse space efficiency, Wine Storage Ideas, Wine warehouse
Posted in Air Conditioned Warehouse, Automation, Design a Warehouse, How to..., Materials Handling, Optimize Storage Space, Optimize Warehouse Storage Density, Pallet Rack, Pallet Racking and Shelving, Storage, Warehouse Best Practices | No Comments »

Automobile Storage Using Mobile Storage Rack in South Africa

Written by editor on February 18, 2012 – 10:35 pm -

This article describes a unique storage idea for automobile storage in South Africa. The warehouse racking system uses steel box beams and mobile racking bases made by Storax and marketed by Barpro Storage.

Tags: Automobile Storage, Car Storage Ideas, mobile racking, warehouse automation, Warehouse Pallet Racking
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6 Small Fixes to Improve Warehouse Operations

Written by editor on February 18, 2012 – 9:42 pm -

In warehouse management there is often a shocking failure to review, evaluate and fix everyday problems. Rather than focusing on the wondrous ‘big fixes’ for warehouses, this article will consider fixing 6 of the small things that drive you crazy when managing a warehouse.

Tags: common warehouse mistakes, Overhead crane, Pallet racking, Storage systems, warehouse inventory, Warehouse Management
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4 Tips for a Great 2012 for your Business

Written by nikkiong on January 13, 2012 – 12:27 am -

Marketing to the Materials Handling and Warehousing industry made easy. Khach shares these 4 tips on how to make contact with your target audience of Logistics and Supply Chain professionals.