Material Handling & Logistics

Latest Headlines

  1. Manufacturers Succeeding by Connecting with Consumers 1
  2. Interroll to Acquire Portec
  3. Logistics Managers Struggling to Offer Same-Day Service 1
  4. Service as a Product Changing the Supply Chain 1
Recommended Reading
Achieving Stability with Heavier and Higher Handling
Pneumatic Conveying Sucks Cost from Manual Handling
Boomers Want to Stay in Logistics
Workstation Crane adds Precision and Safety to the Marble Game 1
Innovation Awards Case Studies
Features & Trends
lift truck operation
Jun. 11, 2013
Article
MHLnews

Time for Fleet Refreshment

At a time when skilled workers and the time they need to get work done are at a premium, the latest generation of powered industrial trucks is getting more attention....More
voice and scanning combinations for food supply chains
Jun. 11, 2013
Article
MHLnews

Make: Scanning Joins Voice for Order Verification

Lipari Foods is a family-run wholesale distributor based in Warren, Mich. It has been serving grocery stores in 13 Midwestern states for years, shipping foods in all categories, including deli, bakery, fresh fish and confections....More
specilized cargo loads and safety
Jun. 11, 2013
Article

Move: "Special" Loads Deserve Extra Smarts

In 1996, Valuejet Flight 592 crashed into the Everglades, killing all 110 on board, and causing unknown environmental damage to the ecosystem. The cause was determined to be some old, supposedly empty oxygen canisters....More
food chain distribution
Jun. 11, 2013
Article
MHLnews

Make: Toward a Paperless Food Chain

As chief information officer for Tony's Fine Foods, Mark Geery's job is to spot the next important initiative in food channel logistics. Linking the enabling technology together is also his responsibility....More
safety and supply chain
Jun. 11, 2013
Article

Store: Accidents -- The Chain Effect

Many don't realize how safety, or more importantly, the lack of it, can affect supply chain success. In fact the impact of an accident starts before the accident, and after the accident the ripple effect is overwhelming....More
ecommerce for grocery items
Jun. 11, 2013
Article

Make: Food and Beverage Face a Multichannel Mandate

While not as evident as in other industries, food and beverage is being affected by the explosion in e-commerce. In fact, the recent growth of online shopping has been described as the biggest shift in the retail food landscape and is changing faster than ever....More
supply chain careers
Jun. 11, 2013
Article

Compete: Prepare for Who You'll Need to Be

It is likely that the transportation and logistics jobs of today will not be the same tomorrow. We're talking about a 24-hour period, not weeks, months, or years....More
scooters for warehouse efficiency
Jun. 11, 2013
Article

Move: Warehouse Walkers on Wheels

With the slow economic rebound and 2-3% predicted growth in 2013, large manufacturing plants and distribution facilities are looking for some efficiency wins....More
Jun. 11, 2013
Article

OEMs and Dealers Dish on Trends

Buddy Smith, president and CEO, CMH Services, South Carolina,s Crown and Nissan forklift dealer:...More
Jun. 11, 2013
Commentary
MHLnews

Andel and Handling: The Forklift: Icon of I Can

We're all familiar with the universal symbols used in industry—the lightning bolt for high voltage, the skull and crossbones for poisons, flames for flammability, etc. There's probably no better icon for material handling and logistics than the forklift. In that one symbol you see the most flexible means of moving heavy loads from points A to Z and all points in between. In the best run facilities it says productivity, power and utility. But in the worst run facilities it can say cost, danger and necessary evil....More
Jun. 11, 2013
Commentary
MHLnews

Logistically Speaking: Fame Is Fickle in the Supply Chain Arena 1

There once was a company so well regarded for its ability to develop and produce high-tech gadgets that it was named one of the Top 10 Supply Chains of the year. The company was celebrated as a supply chain pioneer for its ability to collaborate with its customers, its sustainability initiatives, its new product development processes, its talent management programs and its global distribution network. This company was outstanding when it came to inventory turns, fabulous in its ability to grow revenues and tremendous for its return on assets....More
Current Issue
June 2013 Cover of MH&L Magazine
Time for Fleet Refreshment
Make: Scanning Joins Voice for Order Verification
Compete: Prepare for Who You'll Need to Be
CURRENT ISSUE
 / ARCHIVE
Video Showcase

Jungheinrich Warehouse Navigation - ProMat 2013

Jungheinrich recently showcased its new Warehouse Navigation System at ProMat 2013. See how the latest in lift truck technology can help you increase productivity by up to 25%! Click here for more information!

MH&L Featured Infographics

View All

Do you use your smart phone for supply chain management applications? If yes, which applications apply:

View all polls

 

MH&L Hot Topic

Real-Time Visibility


 

"How Can I Make More Money"

Dave Blanchard, Editorial Director of MH&L, discusses the new 2013 MH&L Salary Survey, and the most common question we receive..."How Can I Make More Money."

Commentaries and Blogs
Get Downsides of “Bigger and Better” Out of Storage
by Tom Andel
Posted 1 day ago
in Chain of Thought
BMW Rethinking Criminality’s Expiration Date
by Tom Andel
Posted 5 days ago
in Chain of Thought
A Toast to Silver Eagle’s Survival Instincts
by Tom Andel
Posted 1 week ago
in Chain of Thought

Import & Export Tracker
Track the level of activity 100 different product types entering or leaving the United States. Simply enter an HTS Code below to view U.S. import and export statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. For a list of all HTS Codes, click here. Data provided by Zepol Corporation, a provider of trade intelligence.
Search for a code:
Enter HTS Code (i.e. 1234567890)
 
Power by Zepol

Newsletter Signup

Connect With Us

 

 

 

MHLnews.com
Material Handling & Logistics Related Sites
Copyright © 2013 Penton