We've written before about how drones are being put to work in the warehouse environment, replacing equipment such as conveyor belts to automate the warehouse environment. It's looking more and more likely that drones are coming to a warehouse near you sometime soon. They are now in use in many warehouses around the world and they are doing more than just moving inventory. If they [...]
RMH Systems has once again been awarded as a Top Work Place by the Des Moines Register. This is the 2nd year in a row with the recognition, this year moving up into the top 10. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes [...]
If you've been in the supply chain business for very long, then you'll have seen the term "FOB" on various invoices. While some people in the supply chain and warehousing industries might feel comfortable with their knowledge about what FOB means for them and their business, there are a lot of people who are confused by it. It becomes even more complicated when there are [...]
There are a lot of Illinois warehouses that seem to think once their pallet rack system is installed, they won't have to do much else with it. The take the "set it and forget it" approach to racking. While it's true that a good racking system should be relatively low-maintenance and last your warehouse for years to come, it's going to work best when it [...]
North American material handling professionals have pretty much always accepted that welded pallet rack uprights are superior to bolted while our colleagues in the rest of the world have been building their frames with nuts and bolts for decades. Which is best? Let's find out. Bolted structures are everywhere in both our personal and professional lives. From the buildings we live or work into the [...]
Pallet racks are one of the basic foundations of good warehouse storage. Selective racking is something that you'll find in a majority of the warehouses around the world. Some warehouses believe that they can simply put up the storage racks they need, as they need them, and continue to cram them in when additional storage is needed. You might get away with this haphazard treatment [...]
About John Haglund I originally started with RMH Systems from 1995 – 2003 then stayed involved part time until starting back full tilt in 2014. I am blessed to be a Sales Engineer with this organization that wants each and every employee to reach their full potential. I love just about everything there is about this company. I sell Material [...]
According to PMMI Business Intelligence, “The Evolution of Automation” there are 6 major trends that are driving industrial automation systems. The 56-page study will be released the end of September at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. 1. Lack of skilled labor and labor shortages. 2. Global increase in product demand. 3. Rising demand for flexible manufacturing. 4. Producing products with consistent quality. 5. Overall operating cost [...]
We've written a lot in the past about the importance of finding the right pallet racking system for your warehouse. The right system can make your Illinois warehouse more efficient, and safer, and optimize the amount of storage space available within your square footage. One system that can be very beneficial but is often overlooked as an option is carton flow racks. Take some time [...]
What's the most precious commodity in your Illinois warehouse? If you ask that question to a warehouse supervisor, almost universally they will tell you that it is space. Your warehouse depends on having enough space to meet the demands of your customers! It makes little or no difference as to what you are storing or the size and weight of the items, space is precious and [...]
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