Warehouse1 Material Handling Blog

Thursday Feb 5, 2015

Warehouses are often plagued with high energy consumption costs from trying to provide the appropriate temperature for a product. Ultimately, a large section that does not need to remain at a certain level is heated or cooled costing companies extra in energy expenses every year.  According to Evergy, “Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)...

Monday Dec 22, 2014

LTL or Less Than Truckload shipping is for freight that does not require a full-sized (48- or 53- foot) trailer. The concept came about in the 1980s. LTL shipping allows a transportation company to carry multiple goods from different businesses on one truck, and can save every party money. Shipping rates are determined by the classification...

Tuesday Nov 25, 2014

Whether you are a small business that has outgrown its current resources or a multi-million dollar corporation with logistical issues, an automated sortation system could be the answer to your problems. However, with so many different types of technology on the market, how do you know if a sortation system is what you need and whether...

Friday May 9, 2014

Industrial shelving is the typical warehouse unit. These shelves are found in almost every warehouse, used by companies like Ikea and Amazon. Industrial shelving is able to hold anything from boxes and tools to chemicals and materials. If you need a simple storage system, industrial shelving is the way to go. Purchasing shelving is easy. From...

Wednesday Jan 29, 2014

Louvered panel systems are a great complement to your stackable plastic bins for high-density storage or point-of-use workstations. These panels and racks give you even more options to help organize your work and storage spaces and improve efficiency. Wall-Mounted Units: These flat panels are available in many sizes and can be fastened to...

Wednesday Jan 29, 2014

Here's a quick tip for using material handling equipment to improve efficiency at work: if all supply rooms in your facility are set up and color coded the same, it will be much easier for staff to find parts and supplies in your storage bins much faster! A color code system can be...

Wednesday Jan 29, 2014

A well-organized supply room is critical to improve the efficiency of your operation. By using these simple steps that utilize material handling equipment, you can get started immediately on a plan! Steps Appoint a team of 3 to 5 diverse members to work on the project. Assess your current room set-up and examine the need for a...

Wednesday Jan 29, 2014

5S Lean is the ultimate organizational tool to improve efficiency in the modern, environmentally friendly workplace. There are 5 steps of 5S Lean: Sort -Eliminate unnecessary items that are not needed for current workflow. Set In Order -Frequently used workstation materials and tools should be arranged so that all needed items are easy to get to...

Wednesday Jan 29, 2014

We're reviewing to most popular pallet rack brands and styles, giving one to five stars in the following criteria: design, availability, competitive pricing, ease of installation and durability. Our final category is selective pallet rack manufactured in China. Design:  Chinese manufactured pallet rack has been on the rise for the past decade. While China...

Wednesday Jan 29, 2014

Our reviewers give one to five stars in the following pallet racking categories: design, availability, competitive pricing, ease of installation and durability. Next up is the selective pallet rack that originated from across the Atlantic in Spain: Mecalux pallet rack. Design:  Mecalux pallet rack can look like teardrop pallet rack to the...