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6 Steps to Equipment Safety - Material Handling and Logistics
WEBJul 1, 2009 · Here is a brief synopsis. Step 1: Risk assessment. A risk assessment is a sequence of logical steps that permit the systematic analysis and evaluation of risks. Step 2: Safe design. This means more than the mechanical design of equipment. Employers must consider the interaction between employee and machine and …
The Top 50 Logistics Cities in the United States
WEBOct 16, 2006 · Topping this year's list as the most logisticsfriendly metro in the U.S. is the New York-Newark-Edison MSA, followed by Houston, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, and Kansas City. Rounding out the top 10 are St. Louis, Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, and San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ...
“Struck-By” Forklift Accidents—Caught on Video
WEBApr 10, 2014 · A "struck-by" incident in a warehouse or dock area usually involves contact between a multi-ton piece of wheeled equipment and a person. This kind of workplace accident is traumatic, both for the one who does the striking and for the family of the victim. The victims in these cases are often killed or incapacitated, but if they do survive, they ...
Logistics 101: Motor Carriers - Material Handling and Logistics
WEBMar 11, 2005 · Approximately 90% of the costs of the motor carrier industry are variable, and 10% are fixed. Motor carriers are able to increase or decrease the number of vehicles used in short periods of time and in small increments of capacity. Most terminals, because of the short stay of the freight, are relatively inexpensive to construct and maintain.
RedPrairie Acquisition of JDA Completed - Material Handling and …
WEBDec 26, 2012 · Technology & Automation. RedPrairie Acquisition of JDA Completed. Dec. 26, 2012. The merger positions the company, with combined revenues of over $1 billion, to offer a broad portfolio of integrated supply chain planning and execution products and services. RedPrairie and JDA Software Group, Inc. announced the …
Supply Chain 101: Six Sigma | Material Handling and Logistics
WEBJan 15, 2024 · Implementing Six Sigma in the supply chain involves identifying critical areas for improvement and applying DMAIC methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) for continuous optimization. KPI 1: Perfect Order Rate—Making Defect-Free Delivery a Reality. Imagine a scenario that involves an online retailer struggling with ...
Compete: McDonald’s Suppliers are Vested for Success
WEBDec 10, 2012 · Here's how the Vested rules work in the McDonald's framework. Rule 1: Focus on Outcomes, Not Transactions. McDonald's consciously avoids transaction-based relationships. It insists that suppliers have long-term relationships that drive value and achieve McDonald's key business outcomes. The …
The Adoption of Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Lift Trucks
WEBAug 23, 2018 · Hydrogen fuel cells deliver constant voltage until fuel tanks are depleted. This means that in normal operating conditions, fuel cell-powered lift trucks experience no performance degradation during the shift, running at full speed and reducing wear on truck motor controllers. Compared to lead acid battery-powered lift trucks that suffer ...
Transportation Optimization as a Competitive Edge
WEBAug 27, 2021 · In transportation, optimization analyzes shipments, rates, lanes and constraints to generate realistic load plans offered at the best cost across the most efficient transportation network. Intelligent TMS systems feature smart load selection, trip planning, driver selection and tour planning to lower costs by 30% to 40%, improve efficiencies ...