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New Video on MHI View: Goods-to-Man Picking
As part of MHI’s ongoing video program, this new episode focuses on: Goods-to-Man Picking Goods to man picking is the new wave of warehousing and distribution. As more and more retailers shift toward e-commerce, the need for efficient picking of individual […]
Why Does Pallet Rack Need To Be Straight And Plumb?
By MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufactures Institute) A pallet rack column that is leaning (out-of-plumb) or bowed (out-of-straight) beyond a certain point will have a significantly reduced capacity, making it unsafe and at risk of collapse. RMI defines the severity […]
Mix Racking From Different Manufacturers At Your Own Risk
By MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufactures Institute) In many cases, rack collapses are caused by unsafe mixing and matching of incompatible components from different manufacturers (also known as “intermembering”). If a rack column or beam is damaged, an owner […]
RMI Rack Safety Episode 1: Selecting Your Rack System
This episode of RMI Rack Safety focuses on selecting your rack system. Rack systems are the backbones of modern warehouses, but without proper installation, use and repair, they can quickly turn into a safety hazard. Selecting a rack system is […]
MODEX Trend Spotter – IoT for Supply Chains
By Alex Batty, MHI Marketing Communications Coordinator |@mhi_alex Internet of Things (IoT) is a pretty big buzzword right now. For those of you who don’t know what IoT is, basically it’s when everything you have talks to each other. The […]
80% of companies are concerned about digital disruption
80% of firms are concerned about digital disruptions and competition, this according to a new report by Accenture and HfS Research titled “See More, Do More, Be More – The Future Belongs to Intelligent Operations.” The report identifies digital disruption, […]