Materials Handling Equipment

PRESS RELEASE: Intelligrated Appoints New Sales Manager

Written by editor on January 23, 2012 – 4:17 pm -

Materials Handling Press Release: Howard Hammer is named as new Sales Manager for Intelligrated in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Tags: conveyor systems, Intelligrated, Materials Handling Equipment, materials handling solutions, palletizers, robotics, sortation systems, system integration
Posted in Automation, Materials Handling NEWS, Press Release | No Comments »

Automated Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) and Vertical Carousels – 6 Reasons How to Save Labor, Cube and Money

Written by eromaine on July 13, 2011 – 3:39 pm -

Automated Vertical Storage Solutions – Converting Wasted Labor & Space Into Profit The space savings…

Tags: AS/RS, automated storage, Materials Handling Equipment, Optimize space, order picking, Reduce warehouse costs, ROI, vertical carousel, Vertical Lift Modules, VLMs, warehouse automation, warehouse space efficiency
Posted in Automation, Carrousels, Optimize Storage Space, Order picking, Packing & Consolidation, Storage, Vertical Lift Module (VLM) | No Comments »

Very Narrow Aisles in a Warehouse

Written by adammaxfield on July 9, 2011 – 6:41 am -

What are the advantages and disadvantages of very narrow aisle turret trucks? The pros and cons of swing reach vna forklift trucks are discussed to help you evaluate whether to convert your warehouse to a narrower aisle layout.

Tags: aisle requirement, forklift aisles, Materials Handling Equipment, Pros and Cons, Swing Reach Truck, Turret Truck, Very Narrow Aisle
Posted in Design a Warehouse, Design Pallet Racking, Forklift, How to..., Lift truck, Materials Handling, Narrow Aisle, Narrow Isle, Optimize Storage Space, Pricing, Swing Reach Truck, Turret truck, Very Narrow Aisle, Warehouse Best Practices, Warehouse Equipment, Warehouse Productivity | 1 Comment »

Enersys – Forklift Battery Maintenance Explained

Written by scottw on June 2, 2011 – 9:30 am -

Forklift Battery and Charger Preventive Maintenance programs – “A Wise Investment” Written by: Scott Weiss…

Tags: battery, battery charger, Cost Reduction Strategies, forklift battery, forklifts, Materials Handling Equipment
Posted in Battery Maintenance, Forklift Battery & Charger | No Comments »

Fully Automated Warehouse – AS/RS

Written by editor on May 17, 2011 – 1:20 pm -

Automated warehouse by Automha-USA Distributed by Hannibal Industries, Vernon California http://youtu.be/lBu_DQIjPeA Fully automated warehouse. Drop…

Tags: automation, Design warehouse, Materials Handling Equipment, Pallet racking, pallet runner, Pallet Shuttle, radioshuttle, warehouse space efficiency
Posted in AS/RS, Automation, Conveyor, Optimize Storage Space, Pallet Racking and Shelving, Rack & Storage Media, Warehouse Equipment, Warehouse Productivity | No Comments »

April 2011 MANUFACTURING REPORT PMI at 60.4% AUTOMATION WILL SEPARATE THE WINNERS VS. LOSERS

Written by eromaine on May 3, 2011 – 9:56 am -

April 2011 Manufacturing ISM Report On Business PMI at 60.4% AUTOMATION WILL SEPARATE THE WINNERS…

Tags: carousels, Cost Reduction Strategies, Horizontal Carousels, ISM, material handling, Materials Handling Equipment, pmi, Reduce warehouse costs, Sapient Automation, total cost of ownership, Vertical Carousels, Vertical Lift Modules, VLMs, warehouse automation, warehouse space efficiency
Posted in AS/RS, Automation, Carrousels, Conveyor, Cost reduction strategies, Forklift, Lift truck, Materials Handling, Materials Handling NEWS, Optimize Storage Space, Order picking, Packing & Consolidation, Pallet Rack, Pricing, Rack & Storage Media, Shipping & Receiving, Slotting and Organization, Staffing & Management, Storage, The Warehouse, Vertical Lift Module (VLM), Warehouse Basics, Warehouse Equipment, Warehouse Productivity | No Comments »

Average Price of a Forklift

Written by Administrator on April 26, 2011 – 10:54 pm -

What is the price for a forklift, lift truck reach truck, orderpicker, turret truck, pallet jack or stacker?

Tags: Lift truck, Materials Handling Equipment, Pricing
Posted in Forklift, Lift truck, Narrow Aisle, Orderpicker, Pallet truck, Pricing, Reach truck, The Warehouse, Very Narrow Aisle, Warehouse Equipment | 1 Comment »

Reduce Warehouse Labor Costs – Warehouse Efficiency

Written by Arturo on April 26, 2011 – 11:06 am -

How do I reduce labor costs in my warehouse? This article looks at ways to reduce costs by looking at warehousing processes. Counting the steps it takes to store and retrieve a pallet from the pallet rack or pick an order allows you to determine if there is a more lean approach to your distribution center. Read more about reducing costs here.

Tags: automated storage, Cost Reduction Strategies, Crown stock picker, Materials Handling Equipment, order picking, Reduce warehouse costs, Warehouse Management, Warehousing Guide
Posted in Automation, Conveyor, Cost reduction strategies, Materials Handling Ideas, Narrow Aisle, Order picking, Orderpicker, Storage, Warehouse Equipment, Warehouse Productivity | No Comments »

Forklift Leases Explained

Written by Administrator on April 16, 2011 – 12:46 pm -

Looking for information on leasing a forklift? The different types of forklift leases are explained here. What is a fair market value lease? A full payout lease? A full service lease? An operating lease? These and other questions about forklift leasing are answered here.

Tags: buy a forklift, Cost Reduction Strategies, Forklift Finance Options, Lease a forklift, Lift truck, Materials Handling Equipment, Pros and Cons
Posted in Cost reduction strategies, Forklift, Lift truck, Training & Education | No Comments »

Right-Sizing the Lift Truck Fleet

Written by Administrator on April 3, 2011 – 1:49 pm -

Using the hour meters on your forklift fleet, measure and increase productivity. Lift hours, travel hours and deadman hours all tell a story of how your materials handling fleet is being used.