Modern Materials Handling articles from February 2008

Modern Materials Handling archives from February 2008

Focus on totes and containers.
February 1, 2008... By Staff Divide and conquer organization Staff For storage and organization of extra long parts, the AkroBin measures 33 x 8.625 x 5 inches. Seven dividers can be added within the reusable bins to create up to eight different...

A treasure of talent.(Editorial)
February 1, 2008... By Susan Rider, Rider & Associates The strongest prospects for DC positions are often buried in plain sight. One of the topics covered in this edition of Modern is near and dear to my heart: hiring the best talent to staff a...

The challenge isn't the fish. It's the bait.(Editorial)
February 1, 2008... By Tom Andel, Editor in Chief While I was interviewing people for this month's feature on hiring, a common theme emerged: It's hard to find and keep people who want to work in a warehouse-especially young people. The stereotype is that...

Keeping hard-earned hires.(Dollar General Corp. hired Chris Dickerson)(Todd Chambers appointed as general manager for Saddle Creek Corp. )
February 1, 2008... By Tom Andel, Editor in Chief Hiring the right materials handlers is hard enough. Keeping them from hitting the road is the bigger challenge. Keep them on your management track instead. Todd Chambers and Chris Dickerson are materials...

RFID basics.
February 1, 2008... By Corinne Kator, Associate Editor Here's an introduction to the tags, readers and software that make up an RFID system, as well as common materials handling applications of the technology. Radio frequency identification, or RFID, is a...

10 steps to a more secure DC.
February 1, 2008... By Bob Trebilcock, Editor at Large With security high on priority lists, here are 10 ways information technology and materials handling can help you create a more secure distribution center. Ever since Sept. 11, 2001, security has been...

High-level order picking.(Editorial)
February 1, 2008... By Tom Andel, Editor In Chief Operator-up lift trucks require a skilled touch to ensure safety and productivity. With SKUs multiplying and warehouses and distribution centers trying to keep expansion in check, racking is getting...

Looking for a few good workers.(Material Handling Industry of America )(Marine Civilian Development Program )
February 1, 2008... By Corinne Kator, Associate Editor Former Marines have the potential to be excellent materials handling employees, and a new nonprofit group is teaming up with MHIA to help you recruit them. If you're looking for employees for your...

Manufacturing sector reeling, but not out.(Report)
February 1, 2008... By Tom Andel After 10 consecutive months of expansion, economic activity in the manufacturing sector hit the ceiling in December, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business (www.ism.ws ). The report, issued by Norbert J....

January issue update.(Morrison Co.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... By Staff In January's cover story on AmerisourceBergen, a company was inadvertently left out of our list of suppliers. Morrison Co. (www.morrisoncompany.com ) was the integrator involved in the original system design. Morrison selected the...

People to know.(FKI Logistex appoint Matt Wicks as vice president)(FKI Logistex appoint Michael Bell as manager of customer service)(ESYNC Inc. appoint Peter Youngs as vice president of sales and marketing)(ESYNC Inc. appoint Jack Kuppersmith as director of business development )(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... By Staff Kim Baudry joined AL Systems as director of client development-Automatic Systems appointed Michael Hoehn president and COO-Joseph DeLuca joined the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals as director of marketing-FKI...

Bi-Rite raises voice.
February 1, 2008... By Tom Andel, Editor in Chief By adopting voice picking, this foodservice distributor improved order accuracy more than 90%, increased productivity and reduced operating costs. BiRite Foodservice Distributors may be the largest...

Conveyors: Getting better all the time.
February 1, 2008... By Corinne Kator, Associate Editor Modern checked in with engineers at a few of the country's leading conveyor suppliers to discuss recent innovations that enhance and differentiate their conveyor and sortation offerings. Conveyor...

IKEA thinks global acts local.
February 1, 2008... By Bob Trebilcock, Editor at Large IKEA's new DC employs a global warehouse design and best practices to serve a growing regional market. Think globally, act locally. That's how IKEA Wholesale approached its new 750,000 square foot...

IKEA's new style: automation.(Company overview)
February 1, 2008... By Bob Trebilcock, Editor at Large The home furnishing giant reduced the turnaround to stores from 72 hours to 24 hours while taking nearly 700 miles out of the process. As retail operations expand in the southeastern United States,...

Crown to distribute Komatsu's IC lift trucks.(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... By Staff Electric lift truck manufacturer Crown Equipment Corp. (www.crown.com ) recently signed a branding agreement with Komatsu Forklift U.S.A. (www.komatsuforkliftusa.com ) to distribute internal combustion (IC) lift trucks. The...

Don't store it; donate it.
February 1, 2008... By Staff If you have slow movers gathering dust in your warehouse, consider donating that stagnant inventory to charity. You'll free up valuable space and earn a tax deduction. The following organizations can help you navigate the...

Go green at NA.
February 1, 2008... By Staff Speakers and exhibitors at NA2008 (www.nashow.com )-the materials handling conference and trade show opening April 21 in Cleveland-are emphasizing the importance of being good to the environment. Here are some of the ways you...

Excel acquires Prest Rack.(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... By Staff Excel Storage Products (www.usprack.com ), the manufacturer of United Steel Products (USP) brand pallet rack, has acquired rack manufacturer Prest Rack. The acquisition expands Excel's product line to include cantilever rack...

Keeping flowers and business fresh.
February 1, 2008... By Curtis McConnell ProFlowers guarantees freshness-even a week after Valentine's Day delivery. Flowers must be received, processed, kitted into orders and shipped within hours after our distribution centers receive them. That requires...