Whenever one considers storage options for their warehouse, it is very common to gravitate to merely looking at what options yield the most pallet positions. Density, after all, is the goal. Stick as much product as possible into a given space. One common mistake...
South Atlantic Systems was recognized in the MHEDA Journal for their exceptional contributions to a successful implemenatation of a warehouse installation for a large, national grocer. To view this article, please follow the link below:...
All too often companies struggle to keep up with their warehousing and distribution needs. They react to problems as they arise and defer to capital as the driving force for not investing in a forward plan. The result is a disjointed operational process...
Without argument, if you have a facility that is currently using Metal Halide, Mercury Vapor or High Pressure Sodium, you need new lighting. The great thing about it is that very often, these are self funding projects. Yes, you heard me correctly. ...
Change out your lighting – Switch from old Metal Halide or High-Pressure Sodium lamps to new T5 florescent lighting can save your company up to 50-75% in electricity costs. Install air curtains – If your facility is either heated or cooled, install air curtains on all...
To be honest, I can’t stand salespeople. They drive me nuts. I know what I want, I don’t need their help and I do not want someone forcing a product on me that may or may not be the best suited for my...
Going green is the new hot button in just about every industry. From clothes to cars, going green is the ‘in thing’. The Material Handling industry is no different. Many of our industry’s publications highlight the green initiatives underway with today’s companies....
The definition of a material handling systems integrator would be a best described as a combination of both an allied products distributor and a consultant. Where a consultant takes a fee based approach for their intellectual property and then assists in vendor selection, and...
Material handling technology is positively impacting the way we store and distribute product. Implementing technology solutions reaches beyond lowering costs and increasing work flow, companies also benefit from improved customer service, more accurate shipping, faster response time and lower liability of workplace incidents. Warehousing...