Glossary Of Warehouse & Logistics Terms

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
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What is an Orderpicker?

Written by editor on May 15, 2012 – 4:57 am -

You may have seen an Orderpicker in use at a hardware store or at another…

Tags: Cycle count inventory, order picking, orderpicker, Orderpicking, warehouse inventory
Posted in Electric Forklift, Glossary of Warehouse & Logistics Terms, Lift truck, Materials Handling, Narrow Aisle, Order picking, Orderpicker | No Comments »

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 »

GlideRack – Mobile Racking provides 100% selectivity

Written by adammaxfield on October 21, 2011 – 2:20 pm -

GlideRack – A true cube utilization option for a high selectivity operation. Here are some…

Tags: racking
Posted in Automation, Cost reduction strategies, Design a Warehouse, Design Pallet Racking, Glossary of Warehouse & Logistics Terms, How to..., Logistics Ideas, Materials Handling, Narrow Aisle, Narrow Isle, Optimize Storage Space, Order picking, Pallet Rack, Pallet Racking and Shelving, Prevent Damage in the Warehouse, Rack & Storage Media, Storage, Structural Racking, Warehouse Best Practices | 1 Comment »

Video: Have you Profiled your Distribution Facility Lately?

Written by ramk on October 11, 2011 – 7:54 pm -

Recent trends affecting your warehouse operations today. Based on these factors, it is important to profile the products in your warehouse immediately. Also, a video is embedded for you to watch on profiling your distribution center.

Tags: Order Profile, Warehouse profiling
Posted in Cost reduction strategies, Glossary of Warehouse & Logistics Terms, Order picking, Slotting and Organization, Video, Warehouse Best Practices, 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
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Pallet Rack Design

Written by editor on June 12, 2011 – 10:21 pm -

Identify style of pallet racking from pictures and drawings. Pallet rack types are easily identified using this guide. Warehouse pallet rack identification is easy with the photos provided.