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Employee Development: Path to a Lean Supply Chain

Sean (Satoshi) Ito
April 14, 2021
As a fundamental element, supply chain and logistics requires delivering a quality product to the...Read More
Tags: corporate culture, employee training, good project managers, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, Project Management, teamwork, toyota production system, lean management, distribution center operations
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, Manufacturing, Project Management, The Supply Chain

30 Years of Industry Experience: Creating a Strong Foundation for Improved Kaizen Processes

Sean (Satoshi) Ito
January 27, 2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has penetrated every industry and forced changes throughout. Business...Read More
Tags: corporate culture, good project managers, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, material handling projects, Project Management, teamwork, lean management, distribution center operations
Posted in General Blogs, Project Management

New Year DC Resolutions: 4 Operational Considerations for a Smoother Year Ahead

Mike Senuta
January 06, 2021
As we close the door on a year of tremendous challenge and change, it’s a good time for...Read More
Tags: consulting, good project managers, Project Management, DC operations, distribution center operations, distribution center
Posted in General Blogs, Project Management

Multi-Site Project Implementations: Consistency Drives Efficiency

Kyle McCarty
November 18, 2020
As the global effects of COVID-19 continue to play out, demand for contactless shopping via...Read More
Tags: automation, communication, ecommerce, Project Management, supply chain, project lifecycle
Posted in System Automation, Project Management, The Supply Chain

5 Ways to Keep Your Project on Schedule

Gina Labou
September 10, 2020
The two weeks at the beginning of a project take just as long as at the end of a project. The...Read More
Tags: good project managers, Project Management, schedule, project timeline, supplychainautomation, supply chain integration
Posted in Education, Project Management

The Changing Role of a Site Supervisor

Tiffany Joseph
March 16, 2020
With large-scale projects, proper planning is required for success. This is where having a good...Read More
Tags: good project managers, material handling project, material handling system integration, project implementation
Posted in Project Management

Two Key Elements to Effective Change Management

Landon Mumbower
January 23, 2020
Change is not easy and not everyone adapts well. Fortunately, with effective change management,...Read More
Tags: change management, good project managers, material handling project
Posted in Project Management

Creating Project Teams with the Right Mix of Engineering and Operational Expertise

Justin Willbanks
January 21, 2020
Successful warehouse projects require collaboration between the individuals possessing engineering...Read More
Tags: engineers, material handling project, Project Management, teamwork
Posted in Project Management

6 Reasons Why You Need a Site Manager on your Project

Debbie Hernandez
September 24, 2019
All projects, large and small, have many moving parts that need to come together in time to meet...Read More
Tags: facility expansion, material handling project, Project Management, site manager
Posted in Project Management

5 Key Steps to Your Next Material Handling System Modification

Ahmed Arif
June 20, 2018
In today's fast-paced, demand-driven world, material handling system modifications are almost...Read More
Tags: automation, material handling system, Project Management
Posted in Material Handling Equipment, Project Management

Understanding OSHA Safety Standards for Conveyor

Greg Conner
May 09, 2018
Conveyor equipment can be dangerous if not used in the proper manner and with necessary safety...Read More
Tags: automation, Conveyor, OSHA, safety
Posted in Material Handling Equipment, Project Management

Supervisão das Instalações de Manuseio de Materiais no Exterior

William Montfort
January 12, 2018
Supervisionar uma instalação de equipamentos como em outras áreas requer atenção, paciência e...Read More
Tags: automation system, installation, integration partner, material handling system integration, Portuguese
Posted in Bastian South America, Project Management

The Importance of Installation Drawings for Your Material Handling System

Andrew Stockton
September 15, 2017
Material handling system drawings are a key tool when proposing a new system to a customer or...Read More
Tags: facility design and layout, installation drawings, system installation
Posted in Material Handling Equipment, Project Management

How to Increase Meeting Effectiveness

Nancy Hauer
May 09, 2017
Communication is key in any business! We're often managing meetings with people in various...Read More
Tags: business, leadership, Project Management
Posted in Project Management, Controls & Software

Project Management: A Tool for a Successful Automation Implementation

Alejandro Gracia
February 09, 2017
Project management is a critical piece to any successful automation system implementation. From the...Read More
Tags: automation, Project Management
Posted in Bastian Mexico, Project Management

Taking Ownership of Your New Automation System

Sheila Dooley
December 07, 2016
A customer who is ready and willing to take ownership of their new automation system is more likely...Read More
Tags: automation, customer relationships, Material Handling automation
Posted in System Automation, Project Management, The Supply Chain

#RelationshipGoals in the Material Handling Industry

Irving Suero
December 16, 2015
When selecting a material handling integrator, remember to consider who you are, where you are, and...Read More
Tags: business, material handling, time management
Posted in Business and Consulting, Project Management

3 Steps to a Great Turnkey Material Handling System

Jonathan Syrett
August 20, 2015
A turn-key material handling solution is the complete design, build, and installation of material...Read More
Tags: automation, Project Management, turnkey material handling system
Posted in System Automation, Project Management

Making Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification a Standard

Sam Morris
January 09, 2015
One of the most important considerations when selecting an integrator to supply a material handling...Read More
Tags: PMP certification, Project Management, Project Management Professional (PMP)
Posted in Project Management

4 Defining Qualities of a Great Project Manager

Bastian Solutions
March 11, 2014
The role of the project manager is of critical importance when running a large project. Their...Read More
Tags: Project Management, project manager
Posted in Project Management

3 Essential Traits of Good Project Managers

Jason Nowak
February 20, 2013
All project managers are NOT created equal. Some are more schedule-focused, while others are more...Read More
Tags: good project managers, Industrial Robotics, Project Management
Posted in Business and Consulting, Project Management, The Supply Chain

5 Steps to Eliminate the “Madness” of Your Next Project

Nancy Hauer
March 12, 2012
March Madness is finally here, and there's a reason it's called "madness." The unexpected often...Read More
Tags: Kentucky, Louisville, March Madness, Project Management
Posted in System Automation, Business and Consulting, Project Management, The Supply Chain

The Art of Project Management

Blake Bearden
January 31, 2012
Project management is more or less the art of making things happen, or moving a project forward to...Read More
Tags: California, Pamona, Project Management Insititute, Project Management Professional (PMP), project management skills
Posted in Business and Consulting, Project Management, The Supply Chain

Help Me, Help You -- A Project Engineer's Take on RFPs

Ahmed Arif
January 19, 2012
In this day and age, it's absolutely crucial to develop a sound request for proposal, or RFP. There...Read More
Tags: Indianapolis, project engineering, Project Management, request for proposal, RFP
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education, Project Management

Hurry Up... So We Can Save Some Money

Blain Cook
September 30, 2011
It's always puzzled me as to why so many companies spend months and years planning and designing a...Read More
Tags: bid process, Indianapolis, material handling integrator, project proposals
Posted in Business and Consulting, Material Handling Equipment, Project Management
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