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Digital Transformation: What It Means for Lift Trucks in Material Handling

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Technology fills warehouse roles that labor cannot

Take a look inside any modern warehouse operation and you'll find a manual labor force working side by side with technology, each performing tasks specifically suited to their abilities.

Forklifts hoisting 1-ton pallets to dizzying heights while humans run the controls. The goal is not to replace the human component, but to enhance storage, distribution and fulfillment with the most advanced and efficient tools available But now an unyielding, undiscriminating labor shortage is threatening the employee side of the equation, forcing warehouse managers to explore new technologies — and quickly.

“The issue of labor shortages is not a relatively new one, and many companies already had automation in mind. The additional strains on the already-taxed system are driving companies to expedite their automation projects and are looking for ways to speed up the process, ” said Derek Rickard, Director of Sales at Cimcorp.

The labor market was already tight prior to the pandemic, said Chuck Harris, Vice President of distribution and fulfillment at Material Handling Systems. The lowest employment rates in the last half century meant there were fewer people looking for work. Warehouse employee turnover was nearly 46% in 2019, he said.

“Then the pandemic hit, spiking the unemployment rate to double digits and lifting annual turnover to nearly 60%,” Harris said. “Virusmitigation measures like social distancing also challenged operations to limit employee headcount 6

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in their facilities and maintain space between workers, while still keeping processes moving, especially as e-commerce volumes skyrocketed because of the pandemic.”

Yes, the same pandemic that limited the labor pool also drove more people than ever to buy everything from groceries to vacuums online. Prior to the pandemic, e-commerce had already more than tripled between 2007 and 2019, Harris said. Add to that consumer demand for more variety and record delivery times.

“Due to this, warehouses have to keep a greater variety of SKU’s for fulfillment, which means automation solutions can be used to save space on the warehouse floor,” Rickard said. “Automation brings six times more efficiency with 50% better space utilization with higher density.”

To be sure, human capital is still a vital part of the equation; but automation simply optimizes all aspects of the warehouse and storage industry.

“Automation remains the buzz word for the industry. Understanding how to efficiently integrate automation into any organization's material handling strategy is now more than ever at the forefront of the project,” said Baker Industrial Supply Vice President Joe Rooney.

Among the many benefits of automation cited by industry leaders are: • 100% accuracy • Consistent performance • Greater efficiencies • Increased inventory access • Reduced costs • Increased return on investments • Relieves employees of the physically demanding and repetitive work The labor shortage has made limitless the opportunities to integrate automation into every part of the warehouse operation, Paramore said.

Drones, robots, cranes, automated lifts and computer programs are being merged into all aspects of operation, from automated storage and retrieval, to inventory management, to staging.

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“The growth and creativity of autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs) and the move from traditional powered industrial trucks and AGVs to natural feature navigation, as well as other emerging technologies, is extremely exciting to watch emerge within the Intralogistics market,” said ePicker General Manager Jason Bratton.

Robotic vehicles in particular have dramatically enhanced warehouse operations, helping to move pallets hundreds of yards away to staging areas, where they are picked up by a forklift.

“There are examples after examples, but another is in the consumer goods space, where taller storage racks are common. In that setting, our robotic lift trucks are used to put away and retrieve pallets in storage locations as high as 30 feet in the air,” according to Paramore.

Advancements in AMR technology have truly changed the playing field in fulfillment operation centers. Today’s mobile robots need no fixed path and use sophisticated mapping routes to find the most efficient course along any navigable route, according to a Materials Handling System video.

They recognize when they need a power boost and return to a charging system.

“Autonomous mobile robot solutions with modifications like detachable carts, robotic arms and conveyor supplements can also be used to handle specific requirements like handling large and irregularly shaped items,” Bratton said.

Paramore said that operator assistance technologies are another innovative option that warehouses can explore.

“While the operator retains ultimate control of the truck, an operator assist solution like Yale Reliant automatically adjusts lift truck performance based on proximity to pedestrians and obstacles, load weight, equipment status and location-specific rules,” he said.

Warehouse operators are also making use of labor management systems, software that manages human operations within a distribution center. Bratton said they provide an opportunity to evaluate standards, conditions and performance.

“Early results show an improvement in productivity when employees are being invested in and performance is measured in real time. Observation and analysis of KPIs can drive positive performance when utilized in a positive culture to drive peak performance,” he said.

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Rickard said that warehouse operators can also explore other avenues like building automated micro-fulfillment centers closer to customers who are ordering items online.

“This would help with orders and curbside pick-ups if automation handled it for them in the facility,” he said.

Bratton noted that the trends in automation have led to smaller units per order, but an accelerated increase in the number of orders per day, yet reducing the expected delay between order and delivery.

Ultimately, advancements in automation have helped to realign the relationship between humans and technology, optimizing the roles that each fulfill.

It largely has shifted the monotonous, back-breaking work to the machines, while also ensuring higher accuracy rates that technology provides. Employees, meanwhile, are focusing on more fulfilling, valueadded tasks.

“Automation helps to remove the human error element, especially when it comes to employee fatigue-related incidents,” Rooney said. “Obviously the more one can automate their systems, the easier the workload will be on the employees, thus leading to a higher retention rate.”

Perhaps most important, automation has been shown to reduce workplace accidents. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports nearly 150,000 back injuries per year in the workplace.

“Deploying automation, like automated guided vehicles (AGVs) that transport bulky items, can also help spare employees from manual lifting and twisting that can lead to repetitive stress injuries, allowing them to focus on tasks that benefit from human judgment, like quality assurance inspections,” Harris said.

It can also benefit an employee’s mental wellness.

Paramore points to studies that have shown how monotonous work can negatively impact mental health, cause major stress and lead to burnout.

“In her paper, ‘Neuroscience Reveals that Boredom Hurts,’ Dr. Judy Willis, a neurologist and former classroom teacher, claims that when we’re bored, our judgment, goal-directed planning, risk assessment, focus and control over emotions all suffer,” Paramore said. “As the conversation around employee engagement continues, robotics can play a part in shaping more meaningful work experiences.

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Improved job satisfaction is significant for individual employees, but it’s also a boon to operations.”

He added that another study found that better employee engagement achieves higher performance, including substantially better retention, fewer accidents and increased productivity.

So, while the machines can be reliably sourced from suppliers, warehouse operators are continuing to compete for limited employees, offering sign-on bonuses, higher wages and other incentives. Some use temporary workers, while others shy away from it.

Rooney said he is proud of the higher-than average pay rates that Baker offers and the employee retention rates that result from the company’s practices. They choose not to hire temporary labor and have even been approached by other companies for help in that area.

“In fact, over the past 16 months, we have routinely been asked to supplement installation services on projects where we were originally contracted for AGV (automated guided vehicles), wire guidance or other non-rack related services,” Rooney said. “Again, we find in 100% of the cases where we have been asked to step in and assist, the installer on the project was recruiting local shortterm temp labor due to their own labor shortages.”

Paramore said that bonuses, higher wages and good health care benefits can certainly attract employees, but ultimately, automation is still a key factor.

“Really, robotics fit into the mix easily, once you factor in your fully burdened labor rate for two and three shift applications and compare it to an hourly rate of a robotic lift truck. You’ll then see incentives that some companies are realizing,” he said.

Harris echoed that sentiment.

“With the labor market currently very sensitive to wages, there are a lot of reports of employers offering incentives and higher pay to attract employees.

Increasingly capable robots working in ‘cobotic’ workflows, in which human workers collaborate with robots, can also help support a strategic division of labor that offers more satisfying, engaging responsibilities to employees,” Harris said.

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Safe and ergonomically sound through warehouse automation

It’s safe to say that warehouse work is anything but safe. Employees typically spend their days constantly traveling up and down aisles, lifting and stacking heavy containers, and moving products in and out of storage to pick and prepare customer orders. All these repetitive, labor-intensive tasks can lead to injuries, from minor sprains and strains to life-long, chronic conditions caused by prolonged physical stress. And on top of it all, workers must stay on high alert to avoid collisions with fast-moving forklifts or spot hazards like falling loads.

In fact, studies show that the number of workplace injuries in warehousing are significantly higher than most other industries. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an injury and illnesses rate of nearly 5 out of every 100 warehouse and storage workers. These incidents tend to result in job restrictions, transfers or absences— putting even greater strain on facilities with manual operations, given the labor shortages prevalent across the industry. Employees then need to work harder and faster to fill the gaps and keep orders moving out the door.

With this is mind, a rising number of companies are taking a more proactive approach to warehouse safety.

One of the best ways to protect employees and prevent incidents before they occur? Automation.

Put safety first with automation Rather than solely relying on manual product handling, warehouses can implement automated solutions to take over the many demanding tasks of order fulfillment.

Robotic equipment and machinery are able to rapidly and accurately move goods from receiving to storage and all the way through dispatch, thereby eliminating ergonomic hazards for workers while optimizing material flow.

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While there is no one-size-fits-all automated solution, possibilities include: • Order picking solutions: No matter if products are stored in crates, totes, or corrugated cases, robotic systems can do the heavy lifting when it comes to order picking.

A picking solution could include a variety of automated equipment, including AS/RS for bulk handling paired with various forms of order picking technology to handle anything from full layers to individual cases. And when complemented by a robust WMS, the end-to-end solution will provide 100 percent accuracy. No more looking out for fleets of forklifts while traveling up and down aisles; no more risking accidents moving tall stacks of pallets from storage. Instead, storage, retrieval and order picking are managed in a completely contained environment, free of human interaction.

• Goods-to-person solutions: It’s also possible to combine the speed of automation with ergonomic manual picking. In a goods-to-person setup, an AS/RS stores and retrieves goods stacked in plastic totes, crates, or bins, and automatically delivers them directly to an employee at an ergonomically designed picking station.

Totes arrive an optimal height and angle, so that workers can pick the required products with minimal strain on their bodies and maximum productivity.

• Automated guided vehicles (AGVs): Available for a variety of applications and needs, AGVs are a safe, efficient solution for automatically transporting bulk inventory between stages of the fulfillment process (e.g., from storage to picking, from picking to shipping).

And controlled by fleet management software, AGVs seamlessly interact with other warehouse equipment and workers.

Why automation is a win/win Running 24/7 with minimal human involvement, automation empowers companies to tackle their toughest workforce challenges, while creating better working conditions for their employees.

With the majority of product handling automated, labor requirements are significantly reduced as well as the associated costs. Companies can then shift employees away from manual labor to take on more engaging, valueadded positions that pose less risk of injury. This could mean:

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Safety First continued • supervising operations • releasing orders • operating and maintaining equipment • reviewing performance data • or transport planning There is also another cost reduction element, since fewer on-the-job injuries mean less worker compensation, liability, and litigation costs.

An ergonomic-friendly workplace (made possible by automation) sets the tone for a commitment to safety.

In turn, a positive safety culture leads to better employee morale, performance and retention. And when it comes to recruitment, offering those advanced, tech-focused positions will also help attract up-and-coming jobseekers in the future.

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It Is Time to Re-Assess Your Strategic Assumptions

Today’s business climate is exceptionally volatile and complex. In this type of uncertain environment, it is essential to reassess all of the strategic assumptions that have been the foundation of your planning efforts. We no longer have the luxury of being able to take for granted that shifting trends will be easy to see or that customer needswill be stable.

As so many external forces influence the on-going value of your enterprise, it has become more essential to challenge the assumptions you use for your strategic planning purposes. Going forward, success requires detailed scrutiny to determine how much risk you really face. This scrutiny will also help you to better anticipate the changing needs of your customers.

Assumption Flaws When assessing the assumptions that you use for your decision-making, there are several critical flaws that you must avoid. These assumption flaws include internal beliefs based on incorrect information or errors in how the assumptions have been developed.

Most leaders believe that they already know the most critical assumptions that impact their organization.

Typically, if you have been working in your industry for a long time, it is likely that you have a strong point of view about how things should be done and your own expectation of what your customers need.

Yet all too often, it becomes easy to get locked into a belief paradigm that causes you to stop paying attention to what is really happening in the evolving world around you. Customer expectations change. Budgets and priorities shift. Competitors make aggressive moves.

Tactics that previously worked well are no longer getting the same response from your customers. If this sounds like your situation, then it is the time to reassess your assumptions.

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Review Your Strategic Assumptions Set aside time to fully re-assess all of the assumptions you use. This will help you develop strategies that leverage new opportunities offered by changing trends impacting your industry. It will also provide you with new insight to help you better anticipate the potential impact of these changes and others you may need to consider.

Stepping back to determine if the critical strategic assumptions you are using for your decision criteria will also afford you with an opportunity to identify changes that need to be made before these new or emerging trends will wreak havoc on your enterprise’s future financial stability or long-term viability.

The prism used for how you view the external world creates a bias in how you interpret the information you receive and how you perceive the potential impact of this information. As a result, it becomes easy to minimize the impact of changing external forces.

This is especially challenging when you are busy dealing with many the pressures of the responsibilities of your day job. It is easy to lose sight of the external environment around you. You assume that everything is staying the same or will be going back to normal. But yet, after coming through the intensity of a period of economic volatility, it is essential to consider the true impact of those market changes on your business or organization.

Make sure you have more than just a superficial understanding of the issues at hand. Review your strategic assumptions from outside your own paradigm of perspective so you better can navigate the complex variables impacting your customers and their decisionmaking processes. Ensuring that your team also has a comprehensive understanding of the potential impact of complex external forces that affect your enterprise will help them be better stewards of your organization’s future.

Gaining A Deeper Understanding When you are operating in a complex economic environment, a deeper understanding is required of the complexity of issues that affect your decision making.

Re-assessing your assumptions encourages you to ask the hard questions about the market forces influencing your enterprise. It also reexamines your assumptions about your customers in terms of both their decision criteria and what triggers their purchasing behavior.

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Business Management continued in advance of them impacting your bottom line. This requires your ability to realistically assess the influence of how these other factors impact your situation. This effort provides opportunities to deepen your value to your current and prospective customers.

It is imperative to consider how the assumptions you are currently using may be distorting your situation and undermining your ability to make better longrange decisions. Re-evaluating your assumptions with an objective perspective will help you identify the shifts you need to make and in turn, the insight you need to obtain to move your decision making forward in the most effective manner.

Developing Better Assumptions Good assumptions are based on accurate information and this information needs to be continually updated.

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Good business decision makers are always willing to assess how changing assumptions can benefit their bottom line or create new revenue streams. You have to monitor data to shake out the evolving changes that are not obvious on a macro view. This takes discipline and effort.

Final Thoughts Reassessing your assumptions about the future will make you a better strategic thinker and give you deeper insight into how your marketplace needs are likely to change. Encourage your trusted advisors and key employees to help you challenge the assumptions you currently use in your organization for decision-making.

Be on the lookout for emerging trends and how they may affect your enterprise. Those emerging concerns or challenges that are on the horizon might affect your decision-making approaches. It is always safe to assume that something is going to change.

Jill J. Johnson, MBA, is the President and Founder of Johnson Consulting Services and author of the bestselling book Compounding Your Confidence. Her consulting work has impacted more than $4 billion worth of decisions. For more information on Jill J. Johnson, please visit www.jcs-usa.com.

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Industry News FlexQube receives an order for six robotic eQarts

Thomson Fremont plant awarded ISO 14001 certification

Through a dealer in the US, FlexQube has received an order for six robotic eQarts to a customer in Georgia, USA. The eQarts will be delivered in September of 2021 and this is the first time FlexQube receives an order for as many as six robotic carts in one single order. The customer will deploy them as a combined conveyor- and assembly cart and function as a moving assembly line solution.

The eQart Line product was the first launched product within the eQart product family and is a modular robotic cart system that uses software technology FlexQube has developed inhouse. The eQart Line uses camera technology to follow a colored line/tape on the floor and laser scanners for safety.

Anders Fogelberg, CEO at FlexQube, comments: “It is encouraging to see that we are able to bring in new customers through a dealer like this and it is a clear evidence that an expansion of our brand via partners leverage our business and brings us closer to potential customers. Given the type of product which has a mix of hardware and software, we are also able to maintain a higher gross profit with our eQart products, even when we work through a dealer.”

“We are proud to have achieved this important certification,” said Jim Stewart, Vice President of Global Operations at Thomson. “It shows that we can maintain high product quality standards with minimal impact on the environment. Our customers can be confident that they are buying from a company that is committed to environmental sustainability and to being a responsible link in their supply chain.”

ISO 14001, which is advanced by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), is the globally recognized standard for environmental management systems (EMSs). It provides a framework for formulating and maintaining EMSs to control environmental aspects of their operations, minimize impact and ensure legal compliance. Following this framework, ISO certification teams audited the Fremont plant’s systems for reducing energy consumption, managing hazardous waste, conserving water and other sustainability related practices.

TrueCommerce Partners with Vori TrueCommerce has announced a partnership with Vori, the creator of a modern operating system for the global food supply chain. The initiative offers food industry customers new options to eliminate costly manual data entry with the end-to-end Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between grocery retailers and suppliers, as well as integration with numerous digital marketplaces, eCommerce storefronts, and dozens of ERP and accounting systems.

“We chose to partner with TrueCommerce because of their incredible depth of experience in EDI and systems integration domain, as well as their agile and high-quality customer service,” said Vori CEO, Brandon Hill. “TrueCommerce feels like an extension of our own team of world-class technologists. But most importantly, this partnership helps our customers make the most of their investments into Vori and it accelerates their digital transformation programs by connecting to one of the world’s largest commerce networks.”

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PLASTICS Releases Statement After Senate Passes $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Legislation The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released the following statement from President and CEO Tony Radoszewski after the U.S. Senate passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill: “PLASTICS applauds the Senate passage of a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, which includes key provisions to enhance waste management and replace aging lead pipes with plastic pipes.

“The waste management provisions will enhance our nation’s recycling infrastructure as well as consumer participation. The legislation provides funding support for a recycling infrastructure grant program created by the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act, which was signed into law last year. The bill also includes language from the RECYCLE Act, which sets aside funding to increase consumer education and participation in the recycling system.

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People News A high five to Logol Founder and CEO as Microsoft MVP

OneCharge Lithium Batteries Acquires Top Industry Professional

Logol, an innovative Swiss technology solutions provider, announces that Marco Farina, has been awarded as MVP (‘Most Valuable Professional’) by Microsoft Corporation. The recognition comes for the period from 1 July 2021 to 1 July 2022, confirming previous MVP awards presented to him over five consecutive years.

“Being truly passionate about digital innovation and promoting knowledge exchange comes natural to me,” says Marco Farina, Founder and CEO of Logol.

“I already receive so much in return. Microsoft’s recognition honors me, but rather than having endured a strenuous effort, I feel I have just enjoyed another year in the best of company, reaching new milestones in an exciting journey alongside clients, colleagues and industry partners.”

OneCharge has named David Suarez as the Western Regional Vice President.

He comes to OneCharge with more than 20 years of experience in mobile power across numerous industries, including underground mining, energy storage, and telecom, among others. Before joining the OneCharge team, Suarez held sales and sales leadership roles with companies such as Interstate Batteries, EnerSys, Voltabox of North America and recently Green Cubes Technology.

“I am excited to work with the leadership team on driving clean, safe, and efficient solutions to the markets we serve,”- says Mr. Suarez.

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People News Caster Concepts Appoints Doug Backinger VP of Sales Caster Concepts Inc., a leading global manufacturer of industrial wheels and casters, announced Jackson native Doug Backinger as their vice president of sales.

“Doug has provided great leadership for the sales team during some very challenging times,” said William Dobbins, president of Caster Concepts. While not a lifelong salesperson, his engineering background provides great value to the team and customers. I am thrilled that Doug has accepted this next level of challenge. I know this will be great for all our stakeholders.”

Committed to fostering local talent, Caster Concepts first engaged Backinger, a native of Jackson, Mich., as a college intern in 2004 and then as a full-time member of its engineering team while completing both a bachelor’s and master’s in engineering and manufacturing. For the past 10 years, Backinger has led the Quality Department at Caster Concepts while leading ISO 9001 and AS 9100 certifications for Aerol, the company’s latest acquisition.

Since January 2020, Backinger served as the director of sales, shaping the company’s marketing efforts to meet customer needs and expectations.

“I am excited to help Caster Concepts drive business growth for the next 10 years and beyond, Backinger said. “Being part of these accomplishments for almost two decades is amazing. I look forward to developing strategies that continue to leverage our team’s competitive advantage in custom heavy-duty and ergonomic casters for the aerospace and automotive industries.”

SnapFulfil Strikes it Rich with New CEO He comes on board as demand for SnapFulfil’s agile, responsive and costeffective solutions has never been greater due to the explosion in e-commerce and faster moving goods.

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In the past 12 months, SnapFulfil has seen significant growth in demand for its SaaS solution, which has been boosted by market leading Remote Implementation (RI) and self-configuration capabilities.

Rich (age 55) said: “It’s an exciting time in the technology sector with companies pushing forward with their digital transformations. SnapFulfil’s advanced WMS software delivers strong value through rapid ROI, industry-leading deployment speed and low total cost of ownership (TCO).

American PERMALIGHT® Welcomes Maria Xavier to the Team American PERMALIGHT® Inc. is pleased to announce its recent hire of Maria Xavier, who officially joined the organization in June 2021. She will serve as Sales and Project Specialist, with a focus on growing relationships within the life safety industries that the company supports.

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Product Showcase Forklift Scale Indicator Forklift operators can easily position the indicator with flexible RAM® mounts.

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Warning System uses Flashing LED to Alert Workers To help prevent accidents at aisle ends and other high-risk intersections, Rite-Hite has introduced the Safe-T-Vu™ Warning System, a rackmounted device that uses a flashing red LED-illuminated chevron to alert workers when traffic is approaching from other directions. Part of any facility’s best safety practices, Safe-T-Vu uses unidirectional microwave sensors to detect approaching traffic. When an object is within sensing range, the red LED-illuminated chevron flashes in the direction of the traffic www.ritehite.com

First Truly Modular Mezzanine Allows Businesses to Quickly and Costeffectively Increase Capacity Custom Industrial Products announces the launch of a new Modular Mezzanine solution that enables businesses to increase their usable space and capacity at a significantly lower price point. CIP’s Modular Mezzanines are 10-foot X 10-foot solid steel raised-platform sections that support up to 125 pounds per square foot L.L. Each section, or unit, can be used separately or bolted together in series to provide a flexible and scalable capacity solution ideal for space-constrained. www.customindprod.com/mezzanines

Powerful DuraLabel Toro Max Toro Max includes a 9” capacitive touchscreen, fullsize QWERTY keyboard, and optional battery, making it the only fully portable label and sign printer on the market.

With a more powerful processor, enhanced label design software, and a simplified supply loading system, it’s easier than ever to design and print labels while in the field. What’s more, Toro Max includes supply recognition and auto-calibration features that help users save time and avoid wasting tape and ribbon supply. www.GraphicProducts.com/ToroMax

MiR Launches Two Powerful Autonomous Mobile Robots to Optimize All Logistics The industrial and protected MiR600 and MiR1350 are the market’s first Ingress Protection52-rated autonomous mobile robots, which mean their components are protected and can tolerate dust and water drops.

“With AMRs increasingly integrated into core productions, downtime is not an option,” Nielsen said. “Our new AMRs are industry grade and constructed for a long lifetime with easy serviceability thanks to components and cables that are industrial and easy to access.”

“Many companies now integrate our mobile robots as an alternative to manned forklifts, which can be expensive to staff and dangerous to operate,” Neilsen said. “The streamlined transport provided by AMRs frees employees to carry out more value-creating activities and support processes in production while they increase shop floor safety.” www.mobile-industrial-robots.com

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Product Showcase HexcelPack Introduces First-Ever 100% PaperBased Eco-Friendly Pallet Wrapping Material

Developed with high-tension PowerStretch™ technology designed specifically for pallet use, PalletWrap™ provides maximum protection and adhesion to ensure integrity of goods during transport. The solution utilizes a new variation of HexcelPack’s groundbreaking slit paper technology with a unique hexagon slit pattern and eight times more rows of slits than its sister product, HexcelWrap™. This process converts extensible paper into a three-dimensional, internationally patented cushioning product by making precise cuts at specific angles. www.hexcelpack.com

Pettibone Launches X-Command® Telematics X-Command allows users to remotely track a machine’s location and observe data points such as engine hours, fuel rate and usage, diesel exhaust fluid level, battery voltage and more. By obtaining accurate and current performance information, users can quickly identify and address minor mechanical issues before they become serious. Equipment owners can access data and generate reports using the online X-Command dashboard on their computer or mobile device. The platform allows for quick and simple remote diagnosis. www.gopettibone.com

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These bright orange reflectors need no batteries, but emit a strong glow from the reflected light of oncoming traffic. VeeBoards help protect valuable cargo from damage caused by overtightening winch and ratchet straps. Veeboards also protect load securement straps from sharp edges on cement, steel and wood, to help extend strap life.The heat-resistant corner protectors are effective in a wide range of temperatures and operating environments. The reflective 11-inch VeeBoards feature a stackable design that lets the VeeBoards sit atop each other. www.orionpackaging.com

The BST AGV Model, CA-A50060NSI works as an automated tugger awaiting assignments. The customer’s manufacturing system accumulates calls for product from the plant floor and provides the AGV routing information through Creform’s traffic control system for the next available unit. There is an opportunity charging battery in the que area so system can run with minimal attention and interruption. The unit operates two shifts and takes full bins of parts to the designated area where an associate removes the 15" x 24" bins and places empty bins on the cart for the return trip. www.creform.com

Access Control Group launches “Aware”. A proximity warning system Scalable Telematics provider Access Control Group is launching a proximity warning system to help companies protect their employees’ safety: AWARE, an Ultra Wide Band (UWB) based proximity system that measures distance between moving objects and alerts both operators and pedestrians of approaching equipment.

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Accidents Happen

How to Prevent Warehouse Inventory Loss in Natural Disasters

Warehousing, as a business, has taken off in recent years, with more companies looking to establish their businesses near areas with large populations. So to say, the National Real Estate Investor estimates that more than 54.7 million square feet were added in 2017. However, regardless of the much demand for space, those in the warehousing business should be wary of the unique risks experienced in the area.

This is because some locations are highly prone to earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters.

That said, risk managers should assess and find ways of lessening the severity of these incidents when they occur to prevent extreme losses in the warehouse. Below are natural disasters to keep in mind when constructing a commercial warehouse.

Preventing Fire Damage in a Warehouse By default, despite being a large, open space design, warehouses are mostly tightly packed with different goods. This means even a small fire can cause a devastating impact if not controlled. Apart from the obvious product damage from flames and heat, WS12

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the warehouse may be affected by smoke damage, employee injuries, and weakened structural integrity.

Fortunately, risk managers can recommend several methods of mitigating the effects of a warehouse fire.

They include; • Ensuring that buildings adhere to the fire safety codes • Training employees on how to identify fire hazards and safety measures in case of a fire outbreak • Installing and monitoring fire detection systems regularly • Equipping the warehouse with fire suppression tools, such as fire extinguishers, fire doors, and sprinklers If you run the warehouse, you should also implement effective fire evacuation procedures.

Such information should be documented and shared publicly with employees. You should also conduct regular drills.

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Preventing Flood Damage in a Warehouse Flood is among the common natural disasters that can cause severe damages to your warehouse. It will not only destroy your inventory but can also damage your forklift engines, electrical systems and promote moisture growth. Unfortunately, this natural disaster is common across the U.S states, with the Weather Channel reporting that flooding is common in Southern California, Texas, New Mexico, and coastal regions, such as New Jersey.

That said, the following steps can prevent extensive water damage from flooding; • Be on the lookout for flood warnings in your area • Conduct frequent inspection and risk assessment to identify areas in your warehouse that are highly susceptible • If possible, keep your stock off the warehouse floor. Paper records and other high-value goods should be stored on shelves, sealed containers, and high levels • Clean internal and external drains regularly to remove debris such as leaves and plant matter • Install either removable or permanent barriers on doors, windows, and any other openings that can prevent water entry • Install wiring and electrical sockets high above ground level • Train your employees how to identify and report potential flooding hazards • Install water pumps and other backup systems • After a flooding incident, find professional disaster restoration experts to inspect and determine the extent of flood damage.

Preventing Tornado Damage in a Warehouse Unlike fire and floods, very few areas are prone to tornadoes. States with high risks for tornadoes include Texas with an average of 146.7 tornadoes annually, Florida with 54.6, and Illinois with 54.

While the effects of tornadoes aren’t pronounced, strong winds can rip off your warehouse doors, allowing strong winds to enter and cause more damage to your machinery and stored products.

As such, construction experts recommend the installation of strong doors that can withstand these strong winds. Apart from ripping doors off, tornadoes can also rip off flat roofs. Therefore, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety advises warehouse owners to brace the roof and invest in ties and fasteners to reinforce their roofs. You should also sign up to receive weather alerts so that you can prepare before the disaster strikes.

Preventing Earthquake Damage in a Warehouse Earthquakes are another serious natural disaster that can bring down your entire warehouse, cause injuries and deaths. These disasters are common on West Coast, especially in California. Therefore, it is important that you ensure that your warehouse components can hold strong in the event of an earthquake. Some measures to prevent earthquake damage include; • Use seismic-rated rack storages that have been tested for durability • Install barriers on the back and front of your rack shelves, such as wire mesh, to prevent items from falling during an earthquake • Use effective ground anchoring using thick and large footplates. You can also bolt racks to the floor • Use double beams, row spaces, and double uprights to improve stability Conclusion Most warehouse businesses are only prepared for common challenges, such as product delays, rising oil prices, political unrest, and economic instability, overlooking serious impacts posed by natural disasters. Fortunately, you can avert these risks by being proactive and ensuring that the above measures are considered during warehouse construction.

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Feature Story

Digital Transformation: What It Means for Lift Trucks in Material Handling

Digital transformation has been in discussions at the Board of Director’s level for a few years.

However, with the challenges material handling and supply chain have experienced this past year, digital transformation is now at the forefront of management’s agenda. CEOs have embraced digital transformation as part of the company’s strategy, nonetheless, it’s going to take everyone’s participation to make it work. All areas of the organization will need to identify and transition their legacy paperbased systems to digital in order to address and answer critical questions.

The Way It Used to Be Done…

Historically, reporting problems were done on the honor system. If the forklift was experiencing issues, the forklift driver would verbally report the problem to management or maintenance. However, it’s also important to remember, that the number of workers in a facility was far less than it is today.

As the number of workers grew over time, safety became an issue. In 1971 a new governmental agency was formed to protect the worker from getting injured or killed. OSHA. Over the past 50 years, OSHA has transformed the way companies, workers and the general public views safety. During this time, WS18

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OSHA made workers and management associated with forklift safety accountable. They turned verbal communication and non-action to paper checklists.

This certainly helped with safety standards, but as time evolved, workers found shortcuts. As a result, safety checks were missed or incomplete and filled out quickly, as they know which questions will be asked. As you know, accidents, injuries and damages may have decreased, but never went away. According to OSHA, approximately 11% of forklifts in the U.S. will be involved in an accident each year. This means, if you have 10 forklifts or more, it’s a high probability that you’ll have some sort of an accident.

Today’s Challenges Today, manufacturing, warehouse and distribution centers are far more strategic and complex. Managers need real-time data as insights drive how safety correlates with productivity. The paper-based forklift safety inspections have lagged behind.

Digitizing Forklift Safety Inspections By digitizing forklift safety inspections either before a shift begins and/or after a shift ends you can capture critical data, analyze it and anticipate issues. The question is what do you want to know?

Most begin with digitizing the OSHA inspection

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checklist. The paper-based forklift checklist is too easy to quickly answer and complete. They know the order of the questions. With digitization, you can randomize the order of the questions and incorporate new questions that are pertinent to your operational efficiencies and productivity.

Forklift Operator Accountability

Digitizing the forklift inspection checklist brings accountability to the forklift operator. Trying to skip steps, or the inspection all together simply cannot happen. Here’s why: • If the operator does not complete the OSHA inspection, management will be electronically notified.

• If the operator tries to go through the questions quickly, the operator can be answering a question incorrectly. Remember, the questions can be randomized.

• If the operator tries to start his job without an inspection, access control takes over by warning the operator and stopping the forklift after a designated period of time such as 30 seconds or a minute.

Manager’s Analysis

Each forklift has an assigned inspection book or a binder. Most often, the manager will go through the books for the past week and search for issues. The manager may or may not remember that this particular lift truck has a history of problems. Its history is hidden inside the books and binders.

Dashboard Turns Data into Information Every time a forklift digital inspection is done, the information is captured and send directly to a web-based Dashboard. The value of the Dashboard is the analysis and answers you can derive.

• Capture real-time data • Get immediate notification if an inspection fails • Get immediate notification if an operator failed to conduct an inspection • Get immediate notification if an unauthorized person tries to use the forklift • Get an overall view of all your facility, warehouse and manufacturing locations down to a single location • Get overall view of the forklift fleet down to an individual forklift • Analyze operational efforts for an hour, week, month, year or over any period of time Summary A digital inspection safety solution like SIERA.AI’s S2 Digital Inspection with Impact Detection can be adopted to bridge the gap between paper inspections and the forklift lifecycle. Effective forklift inspections can be completed and data captured reflecting entire fleets within multiple locations and narrowed down to a single truck. It enables operators to embrace safety as a tool to become more productive and efficient helping them to achieve their workplace goals.

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Warehouse Logistics

Warehouses Still Need To Adapt for Last Mile Deliveries

Warehouses are changing in order to adapt for the growing demand of last mile delivery.

The world is getting smaller and our need for efficiency is increasing, meaning that warehouses have to be able to fulfill orders at a high volume and deliver them as quickly as possible or they risk losing business. However, many companies can’t do this because they don’t have the resources – either by not having enough employees or not investing in better logistics management systems.

Warehouses must change now if they want to remain competitive and keep up with market demands.

Warehouses Know They Need to Change to Meet the Demands of Last Mile Delivery According to a survey from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, nearly one-third (31%) of respondents said their warehousing and distribution operations are not optimized for next-day delivery.

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respondents say their business is at high risk for thirdparty delivery services.

This highlights the need for warehouses to adapt to last mile demands.

Warehouses need to be able to fulfill orders at a high volume and deliver them as quickly as possible, but many companies can’t do this because they don’t have the resources. Warehouses must adapt by improving their logistics management systems and working more closely with third party delivery services or they risk losing business.

Why are companies potentially losing business?

Companies are growing exponentially, especially with ecommerce sales.

There has been a growth in warehouse and distribution facilities to help support the needs of this increase in demand. However, many companies don’t have the resources or technology necessary to handle last mile delivery services.

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Warehouse Logistics continued deliveries can be very time consuming because of delivery methods and traffic obstacles.

This is why companies are losing business; they are unable to keep up with the demand, and consumers are going elsewhere.

Warehouse and distribution facilities are responsible for ensuring these deliveries happen in a timely manner to customers.

Failure to do so can result in damaging an organization’s reputation, losing customers and, in some cases, even facing legal consequences if there is negligence involved.

How can warehouses adapt?

The logistics management system within a warehouse needs to become more integrated. It needs to be able to work with other warehouse management systems, customer relationship management and transportation management software.

These programs should then be connected to a third party platform that will allow customers to track their orders from start to finish into the hands of the consumer using GPS tracking.

This way, if there is a delay in shipping, the consumer will be notified immediately.

Warehouses must also be multi-purpose facilities that can meet a variety of customer needs. For example, to handle peak season orders during the holiday shopping rush, companies can use temporary workers or even outside logistics companies to fulfill the demand. Smaller businesses may have employees pick and ship orders from their home offices. Similar measures can be taken in other situations that require quick fulfillment.

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away from suppliers than necessary. Moving items from the supply chain center of an organization is often just as efficient as moving them locally.

If all of these pieces are in place, a warehouse has less chance of losing business and can better adapt to customer demands.

What’s at stake if this isn’t addressed?

Warehouses that don’t make changes along with their competitors’ could lose their competitive edge. Smaller companies often suffer from this as well. Companies would rather go through a larger business to receive goods because they have the ability to complete last mile deliveries effectively.

Warehouses need to embrace new technology which will allow them to improve their logistics management systems and also work closely with third party services, such as smaller delivery companies or even Uber-like services.

Warehouses need to make sure they can handle the last mile delivery needs of their company, no matter how many customers they have. If this is not done then warehouses will lose their competitive edge over other companies and miss out on business.

Adapt or Die? With the growing popularity of e-commerce, consumers have come to expect fast and free shipping from retailers online. It’s no longer a luxury or simply enough to offer free shipping. It has to be fast, reliable, and informative to the end customer at all times.

Customers are willing to spend more money on products as long as they don’t have to wait a week or two for their order to arrive at their doorstep.

Keeping up with that demand and staying ahead of that curve is becoming more and more crucial to survive and thrive in the instant-gratification economy.

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Product News Orion’s New RTC Rotary Tower Automatic Contamination-free automation Provides a Compact and Expandable Clean room robots increase efficiency and eradicate human Automatic Wrapping Solution Orion Packaging Systems responded to industry demands by creating a space-saving rotary automatic wrapper that easily integrates with new or existing conveyance.

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• Great for protecting overhead sprinklers, heaters, lights, and storage; ceiling fans; loading dock awnings and industrial canopies; overhead bridge cranes; interior doorways; and parking garages.

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Customized designs are considered!

Portable Stacking Racks • For storing or transport, these long-wearing racks save space & time.

• Utilize vertical storage space by safely stacking these racks up to 5-high.

• Forklift portable for easy handling of loads up to 4000 lbs & more.

• Rugged construction features stand up to heavy industrial requirements.

• Save time by moving more material with fewer moves.

• Store product up and off the floor preventing product damage.

• Racks store easily with little storage space required when not in use.

• Standard rack designs/sizes can be changed to meet your specific needs.

“Ideal for your customer’s material handling needs.”

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