The Material Handling Blog

How Industrial Automation Helped Detroit Recover

Sean Struve

October 04, 2018

With the perseverance of its manufacturing industry and the help of innovations like industrial automation, Detroit has made an impressive comeback.

5 Cobot Applications for Distribution Centers

Christopher Dyjak, Greg Conner

August 22, 2018

From picking, packing, palletizing and beyond, here are some distribution center applications that can benefit from using cobots, or collaborative robots.

Increase Revenue with Automatic Stretch Wrapping

Bastian Solutions

July 26, 2018

You spend millions of dollars to get your product to the customer as fast as possible. So why let outdated wrapping procedures slow you down?

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 guaranteed and required to keep up with competition. To ensure a smooth project and successful go-live, whether a brand new system or modification, follow these five steps.

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.

New Brew of Software for Beverage Distribution

Chris Bratten

May 16, 2018

Consumers are getting more tech savvy when it comes to purchasing goods. The common trend is to be faster, more accurate, and provide decision-making information on-demand. The wine and spirits industry is no different, which is why smart distributors are investing in new hardware and software.

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 precautions in place. To prevent injuries and accidents, OSHA has outlined several conveyor safety standards, which we'll review and expand upon. Read: Understanding OSHA Safety Standards for Conveyor

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.

Mini-Load ASRS: What is it & why does Australia need it?

Bastian Solutions

January 24, 2018

ASRS is the short way of saying “Automated Storage and Retrieval System.” Although these systems have been around for several years, many in warehousing facilities have not heard of it, and those who have might not exactly understand what it is or how it could benefit their operations.

6 Considerations when Integrating Cold Room Conveyor

Gina Labou

December 21, 2017

Many of us think about winterizing our car or home, but your conveyor system also needs protection from cold temperatures. In this article, we will discuss six areas to consider when installing conveyor and other material handling equipment in cold rooms or freezers.

Collaborative Robots Part 2: Benefits and Expanding Capabilities

Nathan Busch

November 16, 2017

Industrial robots play a large part in the automation of industrial environments, but collaborative robots are expanding the realm of possibility. In part two of our series, we’re discussing the benefits of collaborative robots, and why that makes them a growing piece of today's modern manufacturing and distribution puzzle.

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