By Tom Ward, SVP of Customer Product, Walmart U.S. It’s clear that one of Walmart’s competitive advantages is our stores. And today, stores are transforming to serve more and more purposes – we’re using them to fill pickup and delivery … [Read more...] about From Ground-Breaking to Breaking Ground: Walmart Begins to Scale Local Fulfillment Centers
New Roller Conveyor Scale Reduces Material Handling Time
Ergonomically friendly weight scale increases operational efficiencies By Derrick Mashaney, Director of Product Development, Fairbanks Scales Product weighing in manual conveyor applications can be inefficient and time-consuming. … [Read more...] about New Roller Conveyor Scale Reduces Material Handling Time
Companies Can Increase Production With A Lithium ion Forklift Battery
In response to the COVID-19 crisis and shortages nationwide, some companies are ramping up production to quickly get products to market. As part of this production increase, many companies are moving their operations from a single shift to … [Read more...] about Companies Can Increase Production With A Lithium ion Forklift Battery
Lithium-Ion Drive Systems for the Food Industry
Extreme temperature zones, seasonal peaks, special hygiene requirements – the food industry is governed by very special rules and poses unique challenges for intralogistics. The KION Group brands offer concepts that respond to these challenges with … [Read more...] about Lithium-Ion Drive Systems for the Food Industry
Lithium Battery Price: Good Investment?
Purchasing a forklift battery is an important investment. The question for many companies, however, is whether their choice is a good investment. The average cost of a lithium-ion battery is between $3,000 and $20,000, depending on battery size. … [Read more...] about Lithium Battery Price: Good Investment?
John Rosenberger of The Raymond Corporation Receives MHI Mentor Award
John Rosenberger, director of iWAREHOUSE GATEWAY™ and global telematics for The Raymond Corporation, has been presented with the MHI Mentor Award. This award recognizes Rosenberger’s dedication to The Raymond Corporation for the past 10 years, … [Read more...] about John Rosenberger of The Raymond Corporation Receives MHI Mentor Award
Products on Pallets: 5 Ways to Make Sure Disasters Don’t Happen
In the global supply chain, wooden pallets provide a secure base for storing and moving products and are often handled on a daily basis. While a pallet that is in top condition can safely hold multiple boxes and heavy merchandise, problems like … [Read more...] about Products on Pallets: 5 Ways to Make Sure Disasters Don’t Happen