Lithium-ion batteries are powering the intelligent future of warehousing
As logistics and supply chain management rapidly evolve, modern warehouses are being pushed to meet increasingly demanding requirements and challenges. Efficient handling of goods, faster turnaround times, and the ability to adapt to fluctuating market needs have made operational efficiency of warehousing the top priority. The Importance of Warehouse Automation Warehouse automation is one of the most important technological...
The Four Pillars of Warehouse Orchestration: Why you need more than just “Better”
Every warehouse is on a mission to improve, trying to be a little better every year. But let’s be honest—the warehousing landscape has changed so drastically that “being better” just doesn’t cut it anymore. With rising complexities, tighter margins, and growing customer demands, it’s no longer about tweaking what you already do. Now, you have to be different. Warehouses today are more complex than ever. You’ve...
Plastics: The global nature of an indispensable industry
Each year, the Plastics Industry Association releases one of our flagship publications, the Global Trends Report. Written from the U.S. plastics industry perspective, the report provides a detailed assessment of the plastics trade during the previous year and the first six months of the current year. Last year’s report highlighted a $1.0 billion U.S. plastic trade surplus for the first six months. It also projected that the U.S. would...
How a manager can solve conflict between employees: Five steps to use now
“Sort it out on your own” is no longer an option for businesses when employees are in conflict. Management goals commonly include maintaining harmonious work environments that make employees happy and motivated, but how do you achieve this when people don’t get along? As teams grow and turnover happens, a variety of personalities and experiences become part of the landscape. In other words, conflict between people is inevitable. How...
I’m satisfied with my current source. Well, maybe
The prospect is not waiting by the phone for your call. Most people have what you’re selling and are doing business with someone else. They have a source for what you do, and they think they are happy. Satisfied. Good News: Satisfied people are willing to do business with others. Your challenge is to get them to do business with you. For you statistic buffs, “I’m satisfied with my present source” ranks second on the all-time...
Saluting Women in Material Handling: Champions of Industry Innovation and Excellence
As the material handling industry evolves and grows, so do the ranks of professionals within the business. This month, Material Handling Wholesaler spotlights some women’s work in the material handling industry. Those who participated in the article talked about their history in the business, shared thoughts on where the industry is today, and discussed changes they envision in the near future. Jeannette Walker Walker, currently...
August 2024 bounces back with a 22% increase in new planned Capital Projects from the previous month
Industrial SalesLeads released the August 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 168 new projects, compared to 138 projects the previous month. The following are selected...
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