The Material Handling Blog

Adopting Automation and Change Management: What to Expect and How to be Prepared

JD Stumpf

May 23, 2018

Whether its automating the picking process with goods-to-person (GTP) technology or the pack-and-ship process with tapers and print and apply, the path to a successful automation implementation can be seamless and smooth for some organizations, but also, prolonged and strenuous for others.

5 Tips for Attending Trade Shows Like an Expert

Kayla Wohldmann

March 16, 2018

If you’ve never attended a trade show before, they can be a bit daunting; however, with proper preparation, they can provide you with a lot of exposure to new trends and technologies within a relatively short period of time! Read: Attending Trade Shows Like an Expert

Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe: Picking the Best Supply Chain Trade Organizations

Amanda Bomar

March 02, 2018

Welcome to the world of distribution…or is it supply chain….or maybe logistics? Whatever you call it, your objective is to get something from one place to another. There are hundreds of thousands of people working to do the same. Wouldn't it be great if you could find those people and learn from them?

The Highway to Success – Enhancing the Value of the Workforce through Automation

Chris Graver

February 28, 2018

Last year, MHI published its “Material Handling & Logistics US Roadmap 2.0”. The Roadmap explains how changing trends in the workforce, technology, consumers and logistics infrastructure will impact material handling and logistics through 2030. One of the biggest changes we see occurring is the relationship between the workforce and technology.

Industrial Real Estate Considerations for Goods-to-Person Technologies

Blake Bearden

February 21, 2018

Just as the internet has been an enabler for e-commerce, today’s modern goods-to-person (GTP) automation technologies have been an enabler for e-commerce order fulfillment, especially when those orders are delivered on the promise of next-day or same-day delivery.

How to Select a Warehouse Management System

Marvin Logan

February 06, 2018

Searching for a new warehouse management system (WMS) can be a complicated matter. It is very important to have a plan for success before starting, and then work that plan to the best of your ability.

5 Ways to Optimize Your Warehouse Processes with Microsoft Access

Wade Brown

January 03, 2018

If your warehouse management system provides countless amounts of raw data, a database management program such as Microsoft Access can help you maximize all that valuable information.

10 Common Warehousing Mistakes to Avoid This Year

Greg Conner

December 28, 2017

Constraints such as omni-channel distribution and speed to delivery have really put a strain on overall operations. Given the immense challenges faced today, DC managers and facility engineers should work to avoid the following 10 common warehousing mistakes.

Zone Skipping Your Way to Increased Profits in Ecommerce Distribution

Greg Conner

October 05, 2017

Zone skipping is a logistics technique where companies ship their products directly to sorting facilities close to the final ship-to destination. Zone skipping can result in a significant savings as the costs associated with multiple sort and transfer points by the carrier are eliminated.

A 3-Step Method to Warehouse Optimization

Wade Brown

September 27, 2017

While there are many different areas and processes you can focus on when attempting to optimize your warehouse, this three-step method can be applied to all areas of your warehouse in one form or another.

Information Security and Its Beneficial Role in Warehousing

Kyle Creekmore

August 21, 2017

If you think information security only applies to encrypting sensitive data and protecting against data breaches, what would you think if I told you that you were only scratching the surface of information security?

4 Tips for New Engineers Starting Their First Job

Shelby Shay

July 27, 2017

So you just graduated from an engineering school, and you had a couple interviews with a company that went pretty well. With a sigh of relief, you’ve managed to convince them that you know stuff about things. You may have even convinced yourself of the same. For a time.

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