January 1, 2008
Articles
Manufacturers Come to Washington to Oppose Employee Free Choice Act
A delegation of approximately 50 corporate chief executive officers and senior corporate staff, all members of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), urged senators ...
A Way with Words
The first part of January brings with it a plethora of accolades and awards. I figure this is because most people have little to do in December and can...
Climate Control
Facility temperature control is a delicate science. Whether its for employee comfort or product quality, controlling climate is criticaland costly. Soaring...
Don't Become a Statistic
About a month ago, I met with a financial advisor. No, it wasnt just for kicks. It was part of my semi-annual, financial gut-check ritual. As the suit...
From Manual Handling to AutomationQuickly
Using pick-to-light modules, orders are quickly assembled and sent to packing stations. Cousin Corporation of America (Largo,Fla.) is a major wholesaler...
Lift Trucks Get Cleaner and Greener
In a world in which the word is splashed all over newsstands, broadcasted over radio waves and projected into every living room with a television set,...
Returns on RFID, Reusables Tests Encouraging
This special neon-colored tag signifies to distribution center employees, and others, that this container is part of the RFID test program. Someday, when...
Seeing Is Believing
They can tell if bottles have sealed caps and accurately printed labels. They can detect smudges and differentiate items by color. They are a key part...
The Future Begins Today
The Quad-City region, located on the Mississippi River in western Illinois and eastern Iowa, is comprised of a population of nearly 750,000. Based on...
Back to the Future and the Greening of RFID
Last month, I had a thought-provoking conversation with Steve Ackerman, president of FKI Logistex, and several members of his executive team. The talk...
Everything Old is New Again
One of the advantages of being an old guy in the industry is that I know a lot of the background and standards that were developed over the past 20-plus...
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2012 Top 10 Predictions for the Supply Chain in 2012
2012 will see the consumer take a more prominent role in directing the course of supply chain management, as volatile demand has become the new norm.
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