Modern Materials Handling articles from June 2007

Modern Materials Handling archives from June 2007

60 seconds with...(Ravi Anupundi talks about supply chain management)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... By Staff Ravi Anupundi on the goal of Michigan's new supply chain management program. Supply Chain Management is the central nervous system of the global economy. Companies have started to look at integrated supply chains for new cost...

Changing face of project management.
June 1, 2007... By Bob Trebilcock, Editor at Large As materials handling projects become more complex, end users are demanding more of project managers, not just their systems. Not always a top priority, project management is rapidly becoming one of...

Hoist basics.
June 1, 2007... By Corinne Kator, Associate Editor Hoists are mechanical devices used for raising and lowering loads ranging from finished steel coils to individual work-in-process assemblies. They can stand alone for vertical lifting jobs, or can be...

RFID out of the box.(radio frequency identification)
June 1, 2007... By Bob Trebilcock, Editor at Large Early adopters are taking RFID out of the plant and warehouse for improved visibility across distant supply chain nodes. When it comes to the supply chain, everyone wants visibility. 'One of the...

The theater of RFID.(radio frequency identification equipment and retail trade)(Editorial)
June 1, 2007... By Gary Forger, Editorial Director It seems that RFID has developed a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde stage presence these days. For the longest time, RFID was seen as relatively benign. People use it in keyfobs at the gas station. Millions...

Mainlining RFID into the pharma supply chain.(radio frequency identification)
June 1, 2007... By Bob Trebilcock, Editor at Large California's new pharmaceutical e-pedigree law opens the door to widespread use of RFID and creates major new challenges for distributors like Cardinal Health. While drug pedigree requirements have...

The supply chain execution suite comes of age at RedPrairie.(dialogue with Tom Kozenski and Erv Bluemner )(Interview)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... By Staff Not that long ago, Tom Kozenski and Erv Bluemner might have met separately with a reporter to talk about their products. Today, Kozenski, RedPrairie's vice president of product marketing for distribution solutions including...

Manhattan Assoc. and the future of supply chain software.(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... By Staff Innovation in supply chain software. That was the theme at provider Manhattan Associates' (www.manh.com ) annual customer conference last month as executives emphasized the company's commitment to research and development and...

Crown's new stand-up lift truck.(Crown Equipment Corp.)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... By Staff Crown Equipment Corp. (www.crown.com ) invited members of the media to its Ohio headquarters to introduce its newest lift truck last month. And, because the company thinks driving a lift truck should be a 'beautiful experience,'...

Open standards add flexibility to voice systems.
June 1, 2007... By Staff Open standards, rather than proprietary systems, drive the adoption of technology, according to Charles Rafferty, vice president and general manager of North American operations for Voxware (www.voxware.com ). That explains...

Handling the hard stuff.(Silver State Liquor and Wine)
June 1, 2007... By Corinne Kator, Associate Editor Ending a longtime relationship with a third-party distributor, Silver State Liquor and Wine takes on the risks and rewards of running its own DC. Order a bottle of Merlot at a Lake Tahoe resort. ...

Better conveyor returns.(L.L. Bean)
June 1, 2007... By Noel P. Bodenburg, Managing Editor At the L.L. Bean returns processing center, a new conveyor system has improved productivity and efficiency. When you buy something from L.L. Bean, you know it can be returned any time for any...

Plug Power buys General Hydrogen.(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... By Staff Even before hydrogen becomes an established power source for lift trucks, consolidation of hydrogen fuel cell suppliers is underway. Plug Power Inc. (www.plugpower.com ) announced the acquisition of General Hydrogen Corp. for...

Swisslog returns as an equipment supplier.(acquisition of Accalon AB)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... By Staff The global provider of integrated logistics solutions including supply chain software, Swisslog (www.swisslog.com ), has purchased Accalon. The Swedish company manufactures conveyors and storage/retrieval machines for automated...

MHIA releases ergonomic guidelines.(Material Handling Industry of America )(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... By Staff Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) recently released the "Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling." The free publication was developed and published by the Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment (EASE) council....

The power of the pink pallet jack.(Cure foundation)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... By Staff Distinctive colors have long supported lift truck branding. But now, Clark (www.clarkmhc.com ) is using a distinctive color-pink-on pallet jacks to support the fight against breast cancer. During May, Clark raised more than...

Managing the flow of Nevada's wine and liquor.(Silver State Liquor and Wine)(Editorial)
June 1, 2007... By Corinne Kator, Associate Editor Automated materials handling processes take the gamble out of Silver State Liquor and Wine's ability to deliver accurate, on-time orders to its customers. Last spring, Silver State Liquor and Wine...

Radio Frequency Identification.
June 1, 2007... By Staff Analysts expect RFID sales to reach $5 billion this year. This includes all applications of active and passive RFID-from automobile ignition systems and access keys for office buildings to programs for tracking goods in the supply...

Focus on ergonomics.(material handling equipment)(Buyers guide)
June 1, 2007... by Staff Pneumatic load leveler improves ergonomics Staff For building or breaking down pallet loads with minimal exertion, the PalletPal pneumatic load leveler automatically adjusts the height of pallets as boxes are added or...

Product showcase.
June 1, 2007... by Staff Stackers end manual lifting, transport Staff Three models of battery-powered stackers generate propulsion and lift, eliminating manual lifting and transporting of heavy loads. The stackers' steerable, power drive controls...