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Overhead Conveyors 101 – What they are used for and why

Written by paclineconveyors on July 22, 2012 – 8:42 pm -

This article explains the uses and benefits of overhead conveyor. If you are looking understand the value of overhead conveyor for the warehouse, factory and plant, this article is a good place to start your research.

Tags: Overhead Conveyor
Posted in Automation, Conveyor, Glossary of Warehouse & Logistics Terms, Materials Handling Ideas, Warehouse Basics, Warehouse Equipment | No Comments »

10 Questions to Ask to INCREASE WIN RATES

Written by nikkiong on April 19, 2012 – 11:55 am -

How to sell and market Materials Handling equipment and solutions. This article has 10 ideas on how to successfully find new customers in the Warehousing and Distribution industries. Read Marketing advice and tips here.

Tags: business, marketing materials handling, materials handling marketing
Posted in Cost reduction strategies, Marketing, Materials Handling, Materials Handling Ideas, Training & Education | No Comments »

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
Posted in Materials Handling NEWS, Press Release, Training & Education, Warehouse Best Practices | No Comments »

68% of customers leave because of indifference.

Written by nikkiong on February 1, 2012 – 2:24 pm -

Looking for ideas to increase customer retention? Are you in the Materials Handling business in some way? Khach has a 5 tips for you in the area of Marketing and increasing customers. Read this informative article for more information.

Tags: customer loyalty, customer retention, customer satisfaction, increase customer referals, retain customers
Posted in Materials Handling Ideas | No Comments »

5 Warehouse Safety Tips You Should Already Be Following

Written by philipl3m on December 10, 2011 – 1:16 pm -

5 Tips on warehouse safety. This article addresses tripping hazards, safety equipment, safety and danger zones and zebra striping. Accidents are not deliberate and identifying dangerous areas is worth the time. Good safety practices are discussed in this blog post.

Tags: Warehouse Safety
Posted in Floor, Safety, The Warehouse, Training & Education | No Comments »

What is the True Capacity of My Forklift?

Written by editor on November 13, 2011 – 12:26 pm -

A forklift has a lifting and carrying capacity at a given height when it leaves the factory, however, that capacity can change when attachments, booms, fork extensions and other modifications are made to the lift truck. This article explains the impact of the load center, center of gravity and other items that impacts materials handling equipment.

Tags: Data Tag, Description of Forklifts and Lift Trucks, Forklift, Forklift Safety, Lift truck, Spec Plate
Posted in Calculator, Forklift, Lift truck, Materials Handling, Safety, Training & Education | 1 Comment »

Forklift Aisle Requirements – Best Warehouse Layouts

Written by editor on October 8, 2011 – 12:07 pm -

Guide to designing forklift aisle dimensions based on the type of lift truck. Wide aisles, narrow aisles and very narrow aisles are explained. With this article, you will be able to budget space and layout a warehouse and set the rack to rack dimension based on whether you are using an orderpicker, turret truck, reach or deep reach and stand up counterbalanced forklift truck.

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Posted in Design a Warehouse, Design Pallet Racking, Electric Forklift, Forklift, How to..., Hyster, LP Forklift, Materials Handling Ideas, Narrow Aisle, Narrow Isle, Optimize Storage Space, Order picking, Orderpicker, Pallet Rack, Pallet Racking and Shelving, Pallet truck, Propane Forklift, Reach truck, Reach Truck, Storage, Structural Racking, Swing Reach Truck, The Warehouse, Training & Education, Turret truck, Very Narrow Aisle | 3 Comments »

Twinlode Increases Warehouse Productivity and Storage Density

Written by adammaxfield on October 5, 2011 – 10:07 am -

Twinlode: A quick way to cut warehouse expenses. Many distribution centers ask the same questions…

Tags: bottled water, Bulk Storage, cold storage, Cube Utilization, dairy, Design warehouse, food and beverage, Manufacturing, pharmaceutical, racking, Reduce warehouse costs, Warehouse Layout, Warehouse racking, warehouse space efficiency
Posted in Cost reduction strategies, Design a Warehouse, Design Pallet Racking, How to..., Logistics Ideas, Materials Handling, Materials Handling Ideas, Pallet Rack, Pallet Racking and Shelving, Rack & Storage Media, Slotting and Organization, Storage, Structural Racking, Warehouse Equipment, Warehouse Productivity | No Comments »

Order Entry and Order Processing Tips

Written by editor on September 21, 2011 – 7:43 am -

Tips, ideas and best practices for entering orders, readying orders and processing orders for the warehouse. Also, in this article are described the benefits of bar code scanning in a distribution and picking operation.

Tags: automation, Cost Reduction Strategies, order picking, warehouse automation, Warehouse order entry, Warehouse order processing tips, Warehousing Guide
Posted in Bar Code Scanner, Cost reduction strategies, Glossary of Warehouse & Logistics Terms, Training & Education | No Comments »

How to Avoid Costly Year End Physical Inventory

Written by editor on September 18, 2011 – 9:32 am -

How do you avoid a costly year-end physical inventory? This article explains how to cycle count and work with your auditor to save time, money, labor, stress and handling, all while increasing control over your critical and or expensive inventory items.