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The Basics Of Safe Guardrails For Elevated Work Platforms
by MHI Industry Group, RMI (Rack Manufacturing Institute) To maximize the overhead space in their facilities, many operations utilize elevated work platforms, pick modules, or rack supported platforms upon which workers access stored items. Because they’re working above ground level, […]
New White Paper focuses on obstacles and opportunities for women as gender balance in supply chain leadership roles is still on the distant horizon
The supply chain workforce shortage and skills gap have been the #1 topic of MHI’s Annual Industry Report for the past six years. Recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse management team has proven to be a growing differentiator for supply […]
Safety Through Separation: Protective Guarding and Pedestrians
Would you let children walk on the side of a busy street that doesn’t have an elevated sidewalk? That sounds pretty dangerous, right? So why would you let your employees do something similar all day at work? People in industrial […]
SAFER HANDLING: Building a Safer Loading Dock
Content was pulled from MHI Solutions Magazine Q4.2019 Raw materials, goods and finished products enter and exit manufacturing and warehouse facilities through loading docks. Since materials, transfer and transport vehicles and people are moving around regularly, making loading docks safer […]
Supply Chain Sustainability Goes High Tech
Content was pulled from MHI Solutions Magazine Q4.2019 The promise of improved efficiencies and reductions in operating expenses are usually the major drivers when supply chain companies adopt digital technologies. But there’s another benefit that they should consider. Tech advances […]
Four Ways to Improve Warehouse Rack Safety
By MHI Industry Group ProGMA Much like people, warehouse racks are not invincible. Factors such as overloading, poor design and installation errors can all lead to rack failure. However, impacts from mobile equipment are one of the leading causes of […]