Accurate Forklifts and Material Handling

New ergonomics study findings have been reported by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University.
Science Letter; 6/30/2009; 974 words; ...sitting and demanding material handling tasks. The current...manual material handling increased the predicted...customer use of a forklift, moving standard...that drivers were accurate at self-monitoring...conditions, but less accurate at monitoring trunk...

Packaging choices and planning strategy: in the gourmet world of coffee and tea, packaging is an essential component to differentiating your product on the shelf. It helps manufacturers communicate the quality and aroma of the product to their customers.(Logistics Success)
Tea & Coffee Trade Journal; 6/1/2009; 2167 words; ...colors, design and materials, finding a look that...temperature changes and handling. What materials are most durable for...debate surrounding material packaging choices that...packs and a misplaced forklift can easily puncture...it allows for more accurate inventory checks and...

Ten ways to improve material handling efficiency: increase the amount of perfect orders being shipped to ensure customer satisfaction.(OPERATIONS)
Food Logistics; 3/1/2009; 1695 words; ...each operator, number of forklifts in operation during that time...and labeling complete and accurate. Determine what is realistic...Look for ways to eliminate handling items twice, keeping in mind...slot efficiently, facilitate accurate check weighing, if appropriate...

UCT showcases innovations in technology.(UCT 2009 Preview)
Underground Construction; 3/1/2009; 1467 words; ...smaller excavators, forklifts, wheel loaders...lift a host of materials up to 4-tons...problem lifting materials such as steel plate...pipe diameter or material. Pipe and plate...is no damage to materials or coatings. With...its new rugged, accurate and easy-to...for use with no ...

Time for a change: move from small paper bags to super sacks meets increased product demand.(SPECIAL SECTION: Dry Processing Technology: Focus on Powder & Bulk Operations)
Food Engineering; 4/1/2008; 1269 words; ...inventory management, material handling, ergonomics, spillage...which eliminated bag-handling problems. Bulk bags...bags are emptied by forklift into one of 14 70...ingredient weight values are accurate to within [+ or...