Modern Materials Handling articles from May 2009

Modern Materials Handling archives from May 2009

60 Seconds With...(Steve Banker of ARC Advisory Group speaks on business logistics)(Interview)
May 1, 2009... Staff Steve Banker, ARC Advisory Group Anyone who has followed the warehouse management system (WMS) industry has probably talked with Steve Banker, a supply chain analyst with ARC Advisory Group. His annual report on the size of the...

7 Sanity-Preserving Tips for Successful System Upgrades.
May 1, 2009... By Sara Pearson Specter, Editor at Large Modern assembled this checklist of seven best practices to keep your modernization project on track and your sanity intact. Thinking of upgrading your facility's equipment or software system...

Business is blooming at LAX.(air transportation traffic at Los Angeles International Airport )(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Staff A new refrigeration facility at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is expected to expand the flower trade and reduce the cost of flowers, while making LAX the new hub for the U.S. flower supply chain. The $1.1 million,...

Dimensioning and tolerancing standard.(ASME International's standards and training courses available online)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Staff The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME, www.asme.org ), the world's leading professional association for mechanical engineers, has revised the geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standard, ASME Y14.5-2009. The...

Police raid disrupts Houston plastic pallet theft network.(Intelligent Global Pooling Systems into police raids)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Staff All-plastic pallets with embedded RFID tags played a major role in disrupting an illegal pallet operation in Houston, Texas. Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS, www.igps.net ), reported that with its close and ongoing...

Reduce supply chain carbon emissions.(emissions controlling laws for transport sector )(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Staff "Supply chain decarbonization," a report recently released by the World Economic Forum (www.weforum.org ), an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to...

Crossdocking evolves.(Mike DelBovo of Saddle Creek Transportation Inc. discusses the crossdocking strategy)
May 1, 2009... By Maida Napolitano, Contributing Editor It's not just about increasing speed to market anymore. Today, crossdocking is helping shippers make the most out of every mile--while cutting costs along the way. It is not a pretty picture....

Getting more from your WMS.(warehouse management systems and customer services strategy)
May 1, 2009... By Bob Trebilcock, Executive Editor Even if you're not ready to invest in a new warehouse management system, you can leverage your existing investment by adding new functionality. Here's how. After years of consistent growth, the...

Maximizing fleet management.(cost control and maintaining fleets for transportation industry)(Column)
May 1, 2009... Tom Andel, Columnist Fleet managers in this economy have two options. Plan A: Sit on your capital until things get better; or Plan B: Get the most from your spend. With lift trucks, Plan B is the only viable one. Smart lift truck fleet...

WERC talks RFID and green.(radio frequency identification equipment used by warehouses)(Conference news)
May 1, 2009... By Lorie King Rogers, Associate Editor Four-Day Conference Provided an Opportunity for Learning and Discussions of Pressing Topics for Warehouse and Distribution Professionals. Atlanta--Warehousing professionals returned to work after...

Education Round-Up.(Michigan State University, Stanford University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology's education programs ranked)
May 1, 2009... Staff Best business schools of 2009 According to U.S. News & World Report , the path toward an M.B.A degree starts with finding the school that fits the student best. The magazine recently released its 2009 ranking of the best graduate...

Researcher predicts rise of RFID.(radio frequency identification equipment sales on rise..)
May 1, 2009... Staff The value of the RFID market in 2009 will rise to $5.56 billion, up from $5.25 billion in 2008, according to a new report by IDTechEx (www.idtechex.com ), a research and consulting firm. Although many commercial RFID initiatives...

ISM annual awards.(United States. Postal Service, Alltel Communications Inc. and KPN Energy Management honored)(Awards list)(Brief article)
May 1, 2009... Staff The Institute for Supply Management (ISM, www.ism.ws ) announced the winners of its fourth annual ISM R. Gene Richter Awards for Leadership and Innovation in Supply Management. The 2009 Richter Corporate Award recipients are: ...

Don Frazier materials handling program dedicated.(Don Frazier Material Handling Technical Training Program)(college engineering students to be trained for inventory control method)
May 1, 2009... Staff The Material Handling Education Foundation Inc. (MHEFI) recently announced the dedication of a new pilot program, the Don Frazier Material Handling Technical Training Program, with the opening of the Don Frazier Supply Chain Training...

Focus On Overhead handling equipment.(Demag Cranes and Components Corp.)(Liftomatic Material Handling Inc.)(Gorbel Inc.)
May 1, 2009... Staff Wire rope hoist in standard, custom configurations Staff Offering configurations ranging from standard contactor control to individually customized electronic control, the DR20 wire rope hoist lifts up to 50 tons. The hoist...

Kroger changes the game.(Kroger Co.)
May 1, 2009... By Bob Trebilcock, Executive Editor Eight years ago, Kroger created a new design for grocery distribution. Today, the grocer is building store-ready mixed pallets in an automated environment. In the not so distant past, most grocery...

Automation in Command.(Editorial)(Company overview)
May 1, 2009... By Bob Trebilcock, Executive Editor Kroger's new grocery facility uses very few workers to build store-ready mixed pallets. From the supplier to the store, pallets are only touched twice in the Kroger facility: Once when a pallet is...