Modern Materials Handling articles from February 2009

Modern Materials Handling archives from February 2009

A cost we must afford.(security of supply chains)
February 1, 2009... Col. Alan B. Will, Chief of Staff, 2nd Marine Logistics Group Everyone has a stake in supply chain security. We must strengthen our resolve and sharpen our vigilence. It's 2009. It's time for global companies to approach supply chain...

The system you can't live without.(Mazak Corp.)
February 1, 2009... Tom Andel, Editor in Chief For a magazine like Modern , manufacturers have always made great copy. But in the economic times we're living in now, these stories are even more compelling. The Big Three and bailouts aside, most manufacturers...

Take A Load Off Your Fleet.
February 1, 2009... By Tom Andel, Editor-in-Chief Loads don't have to be burdens. With the right combination of information, engineering and imagination, fleet managers can make lift trucks much more efficient. Getting an object from Point A through Point...

Bar coding and labeling drive packaging growth.(Financial report)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Staff According to "World Packaging Machinery," a new study from The Freedonia Group (www.freedoniagroup.com ), a Cleveland-based industry research firm, world demand for packaging machinery is forecast to grow 5.2% annually through 2012...

ThingMagic's spot during the BCS football championship game.(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Staff ThingMagic (www.thingmagic.com ), a leading developer of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, showcased its RFID application during the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) national championship game. During the halftime show,...

New logistics certification.(Manufacturing Skill Standards Council )(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Staff The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council has created a new credentialing system allowing "front line workers" to become logistics certified. The Certified Logistics Associate and the more advanced Certified Logistics Technician...

Survival in the circle of life.(Tompkins Associates)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Staff As president of Tompkins Associates, the international supply chain consulting firm, Jim Tompkins has seen an array of approaches to economic recovery. He told Modern during ProMat that a company's future is like the circle of life...

Slotting basics.(Statistical data)
February 1, 2009... By Sara Pearson Specter, Editor at Large If your picking efficiencies are in free-fall, perhaps you should consider playing the slots--warehouse slotting that is. Whether you're managing a small facility or a large distribution center,...

Beyond Yard Management.
February 1, 2009... By Bob Trebilcock, Editor at Large Yard management solutions not only track trailers in the yard, they are also being used to improve processes and complement other supply chain software systems. When it comes to manufacturing,...

Fast charging update.
February 1, 2009... Staff Fast charging has been around for quite a few years now, but its technology has advanced enough to merit a second look. Here's an update on things you might not have known. A fast-charging battery system fits well into the lean,...

From steel plant to DC.(Interstate-McBee)
February 1, 2009... Staff Interstate-McBee sells components and kits to diesel engine parts distributors and repair shops. Our Cleveland facility accounts for 12 million parts (18,000 SKUs). Our facility is the story here. Our previous DC was running out...

Looking back at ProMat 2009.
February 1, 2009... Staff Despite Economic Uncertainty, the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) Reports the Largest Edition of the Show. Held last month in Chicago's McCormick Place South, ProMat 2009 showed a record number of exhibitors, a...

Focus On Racks.
February 1, 2009... Staff Overdock pallet storage racking Staff The overdock pallet storage rack provides a secure place for empty pallets in the loading/shipping area to eliminate clutter and prevent tipping and damage associated with floor-based...

ProMat 2009: Solution central.
February 1, 2009... Staff With a record number of exhibitors, ProMat 2009 (held January 12-15 at Chicago's McCormick Place) provided a wealth of ideas for improving productivity at your company. The products and technologies on the following pages illustrate...

World-classparts distribution.(Mazak Corp.)(Editorial)
February 1, 2009... By Bob Trebilcock, Editor at Large By updating the vertical lift modules in its aftermarket parts distribution area, Mazak increased productivity by 80%, reduced labor requirements by 44% and increased part numbers by 70%. In the 24/7...

Mazak uses same spacefor more parts.(Editorial)(Company overview)
February 1, 2009... By Bob Trebilcock, Editor at Large The dense storage provided by the VLMs allowed Mazak to keep the same footprint in the parts warehouse while increasing its storage capacity within that space by 95%. Mazak's aftermarket parts...

Real DC Stories: Low Cost Deep Impact.(Distribution Center)(J.B. Prince)(United Facilities )(Editorial)
February 1, 2009... By Maida Napolitano, Contributing Editor You don't always need hundreds of feet of conveyor or fancy equipment to achieve real productivity improvement in your warehouse or DC. These managers found significant savings by working with the...