Labor Management

Match Order to Picker for Better Efficiency

Manual picking processes don’t have to sacrifice productivity for the flexibility they offer. ...

Employees Seize the Lean Initiative

Klein Steel operates by the motto: "Do the right thing in the absence of supervision."...

Bottom Line Results Start on the Shop Floor

Understanding total cost of ownership requires knowing total cost of shipment. It’s more than just warehousing and transportation management and requires everyone’s input. ...

Where Has All the Talent Gone?

There isn’t enough supply chain talent in the industry, and that situation is only going to get worse in the coming years....

How Lockheed Ensures its Products Work the First Time, Every Time

Lockheed Martin’s Lufkin Operations relies on vigorous training to instill a mentality of quality-first in its employees....

What Your Work Is Worth

MH&L’s exclusive 2012 Salary Survey reveals that the average salary for material handling and logistics managers barely budged from a year ago....

Conveyors in Manufacturing Link People to Safety and Productivity

As plants across the U.S. ramp up production, manufacturers are finding more profitable ways to apply their conveyors and their people....

Are You So Good at Your Job that Your Boss Will Be Upset If You Leave?

The market for supply chain jobs is expanding, but companies are looking for a wide range of very specific skills....

Cross-training Empowers General Cable’s Team

Production workers take responsibility for running the company’s Lawrenceburg plant....

Grow Business by Developing Talent

Managers are talking growth for 2012 and beyond. The question is do they have the talent to make it happen?...

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Solve Your E-Commerce Distribution Puzzle

Maintaining separate fulfillment models for e-commerce and retail store customers can lead to inventory mismanagement. Here’s how to put those pieces together.

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