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How Do We Recruit the Next Generation of Skilled Workers?

Mark Colzani
October 02, 2013
I regularly hear from manufacturing business leaders about how hard it is to attract and retain top...Read More
Tags: Custom Technology, jobs, manufacturing, skilled trades
Posted in Education, Industry News, Manufacturing

Transitioning from a FIRST Student to a FIRST Mentor

Tom Hazelrigg
January 16, 2013
A stadium is packed, adults and kids filling the stands and watching in anticipation. Fans loudly...Read More
Tags: BAE, FIRST Robotics, mentorship, STEM
Posted in Education, Industrial Robotics

Do You Know the Difference Between SaaS and Cloud Computing?

Chris Bratten
June 27, 2012
When talking about software as a service (SaaS) and cloud computing, people tend to use the two...Read More
Tags: automation software, cloud computing, SaaS, intralogistics software
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education, 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

5 Ways to Support Your Conveyor System, While Conserving Floor Space

October 27, 2011
In years gone by, facility roofs were designed in such a manner that you could just about hang the...Read More
Tags: conveyor supports, floor space, Indianapolis, mezzanines, overhead conveyor, pallet rack uprights
Posted in Education, Green Material Handling, Material Handling Equipment

Safety First: A Review of OSHA Violations and Penalties

Bastian Solutions
October 21, 2011
In my last blog article, What's the True Cost of Your Corporate Safety Program , I discussed the...Read More
Tags: Indianapolis, OSHA, OSHA violations, workplace safety
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education, The Supply Chain

Evaluating the Economics Behind Your Project Investment

Marvin Logan
September 14, 2011
As consultants and material handling system integrators, we are often asked to evaluate the...Read More
Tags: Indianapolis, material handling consulting, payback period, project financials
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education

How the Material Handling Industry Sparked a Marketing Craze

Stefanie Hardy
August 18, 2011
As surprising as it might seem, the material handling industry was the founder of today's current...Read More
Tags: B2B marketing, DC Velocity, Hytrol, Indianapolis, QR codes
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education

The #1 Way to Increase the ROI of Your Automation System

Jason Nowak
July 20, 2011
So you're planning to invest, or have already invested, thousands or millions of dollars in your ...Read More
Tags: employee education, increasing ROI, industrial automation, Missouri, skill-based training, St. Louis
Posted in System Automation, Business and Consulting, Education

Creating Effective Safety Training for Your Employees

Derek Cribley
May 03, 2011
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) mandates that business owners must provide...Read More
Tags: Indianapolis, OSH Act of 1970, OSHA, OSHA training, workplace safety
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education

Thinking Outside the Box is Key to Innovative Solutions

Matt Kohler
April 28, 2011
In today's business world, many employees--including myself from time to time--wear multiple hats...Read More
Tags: Bastian Robotics, conventional palletizing, innovation, Missouri, Robotic Palletizing, St. Louis
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education, Industrial Robotics

Lean Six Sigma Part II: Do You Know What Your Customers Want?

Bastian Solutions
January 20, 2011
As an officer in the U.S. Air Force, I was responsible for the phase inspection of our bomber...Read More
Tags: Analytic Hierarchy Process, customer satisfaction, Kaizen, Kano Model, Lean Six Sigma, phase inspection, quality assurance
Posted in Education, Green Material Handling
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