Recently added articles from Modern Materials Handling:
60 Seconds With... Bruce Welty, Quiet Logistics.(Interview)
Dec 01, 2009 ... Staff Modern: What makes Quiet Logistics different from other third-party logistics providers? Welty : Like our competitors, we receive, label and putaway our customers products, and then pick, pack and ship orders. Two things are different. One is that we're using ...
From products to solutions.(HK Systems Inc.)(Company overview)
Dec 01, 2009; ... By Bob Trebilcock, Executive Editor For years, materials handling equipment manufacturers focused on selling products. Now, they're selling preconfigured solutions. In September, nearly 400 materials handling and logistics professionals gathered at the Canyons Resort ...
Building A Better Ergonomic Workstation.
Dec 01, 2009; ... By Lorie King Rogers, Associate Editor Improving ergonomic conditions in the workplace not only improves worker safety, it leads to increased productivity, leaner operations and a healthier bottom line. Bending, twisting, reaching and lifting are great exercises in ...
Autoquip acquires American Lifts.
Dec 01, 2009 ... Staff The Autoquip Corp. (www.autoquip.com ) recently acquired American Lifts from Columbus McKinnon. The company's expanded product line will include American Lifts' scissor lift technology to complement Autoquip's in-plant and dock materials handling equipment. ...
Gartner buys AMR Research.(Brief article)
Dec 01, 2009 ... Staff Research Firm Gartner (www.gartner.com ) announced plans to purchase AMR Research for $64 million. Gartner will enhance its offerings by adding AMR's supply chain research, consulting and events portfolio to its brand. Gartner CEO Gene Hall said AMR is an excellent ...