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Four Truths About Distribution Center Robots, And Distribution Center Jobs
Guest blog by MHI member company, Lucas Systems Many articles about robots in the distribution center include predictions of large scale job losses. “Robots Replace People” is a good, attention-grabbing headline, but the truth is more complicated. The reality is […]
SAFER HANDLING: OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces Standard Allows for Some Flexibility in Compliance
Content was pulled from MHI Solutions Magazine Q3.2018 In the fall of 2016, the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) passed a new walking-working surfaces standard for general industry (29 CFR 1910 Subpart D) which includes significant changes to […]
Fall Protection in Pick and Pallet Flow Modules
Guest Blog by Aaron Conway from MHI Member Company, Mezzanine Safeti-Gates Inc. Most distribution centers utilize rack modules in their operations in order to maximize storage space and operational efficiency. Rack modules can be designed in a wide variety of configurations […]
Blockchain is What Everybody’s Talking About — So How Can You Learn More?
By Alex Batty, MHI Marketing Communications Coordinator |@mhi_alex Blockchain has become a pretty big buzzword lately. And while buzzwords tend to be overdrawn and overhyped, there is always a core reason that they become buzzwords. And the reason for blockchain’s […]
New MHI View Video: Reducing Costs with Repurposed Materials
As part of MHI’s ongoing video program, this new episode focuses on: Reducing Costs with Repurposed Materials Manufacturing and supply chain operations have the opportunity to reduce their waste and their costs by buying and selling second-hand materials. In this […]
How to Identify Fall Hazards in Your Facility and Pick the Right Solution
Guest Blog by Aaron Conway from MHI Member Company, Mezzanine Safeti-Gates Inc. OSHA requires fall protection for employees on any working surface that is elevated four feet or more; guardrails, toe-boards and other protective equipment like safety gates must be in […]