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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…

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…

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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.

Tags: Cost Reduction Strategies, Cycle count inventory, Inventory Management, Reduce warehouse costs, Warehouse Management, Warehousing Guide
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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…

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Warehouse Dock Door Damage Prevention

Written by neilstallings on June 5, 2011 – 10:01 am -

Has an OTR truck or forklift ever damaged your warehouse roll-up door? One of the…

Tags: Cost Reduction Strategies, Reduce warehouse costs, Warehouse Damage Prevention, Warehouse Safety
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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…

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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.

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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.

Tags: Cost Reduction Strategies, Forklift Fleet Management, Materials Handling Equipment, Reduce warehouse costs, Warehouse Management
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Video: Kardex Remstar provides 80% more storage density with vertical lift module

Written by Administrator on March 24, 2011 – 6:46 pm -

Video: Cardex Remstar shows how to get 80% more storage density with their new vertical lift module

Tags: Cost Reduction Strategies, Optimize space, Reduce warehouse costs, warehouse space efficiency
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What is a Reach Truck?

Written by editor on March 13, 2011 – 1:07 am -

Find information about a Reach truck including its aisle requirement. Reach truck help you save space in your warehouse by being highly maneuverable and using a reach mechanism to reach out and pick up a pallet, then retract to make the lift truck smaller to turn in a narrower aisle. This type of forklift is called a narrow aisle forklift working in a 9 foot aisle or less.