The Material Handling Blog

Promoting Warehouse Worker Safety Post-COVID-19

Jason Nowak

June 23, 2020

During this global coronavirus pandemic, people are concerned with protecting themselves and their families from contracting and spreading the disease; many go to extraordinary measures to ensure everyone they care about stays healthy. For employers, this protective nature extends to the employees who are the foundation of their business too.

A Thank You to Essential Businesses and Personnel

Bastian Solutions

March 30, 2020

Without the world of supply chain – truck drivers, factory employees, maintenance crews and retail workers, just to name a few – our world might, figuratively, stop turning.

Weathering the Storm, Part 2: The Balancing Act of Supply Chain Risk Management

Justin Willbanks

February 19, 2020

It's impossible to predict where or when a disaster may occur, but these tips can help mitigate the risk in today's increasingly global supply chains.

The Blockchain Supply Chain: Transparent and Traceable

Kelsey Bates

January 17, 2019

Modern supply chains are extremely complex, making it difficult to track provenance, production methods, and more. Blockchain technology can change that.

Lessons From the Amazon Effect

John Knudsen

December 19, 2018

How the retail and material handling industries have evolved to service increasing e

Optimizing Productivity and Space Utilization Through Warehouse Slotting

Michael Wells, Tyler Stratton

November 15, 2018

One of the differentiators between average-class and best-in-class operations is having an active warehouse slotting program.

A Food Bank Supply Chain: The Logistics of Feeding the Hungry

Dustin Crandall

November 13, 2018

Food banks from a supply chain perspective: how they receive, store, process, and distribute millions of pounds of food out to the community.

How Can Internet of Things (IoT) Tracking Help Recover Assets?

Carlos Lemus, Natalie Benshoof

March 14, 2018

From theft to damaged goods, there is a disconnect in the current supply chain. The Internet of Things is quickly changing how we track, manage, and recover assets. What can you do today to ensure your products are shipped on time and uninterrupted?

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.

3 Keys to a Successful Warehouse Management System Implementation

William Saucer

February 09, 2018

Purchasing a new warehouse management system (WMS) can bring levels of uncertainty. You want to ensure it's installed correctly and smoothly and your employees are properly trained. To do so, here are 3 steps to a successful WMS implementation.

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.

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