How to Band a Pallet for Your Automotive Warehouse

The automotive industry is on track to sell and ship 69 million cars this year alone. Behind every make and model, there are tens of thousands of individual parts. From the latest smart computers to bulky items, nothing could be more important than making sure your goods and parts arrive at their destination safely. One mistake can tarnish your reputation as a manufacturer or distributor, leading ...

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How Much Does It Cost to Automate a Warehouse for the Automotive Industry?

Source: Phonlamai Photo/Shutterstock.com So, you want to invest in warehouse automation, but you’re not sure how much it costs? The answer all depends on the scale of your operations and what you’re looking to achieve. You don’t need to automate your entire facility to improve efficiency and reduce costs. (more…) Read More

Calculating Shipping: How to Estimate Freight Costs for Industrial Equipment Manufacturers

Source: Pakorn Khantiyaporn/Shutterstock.com Freight costs tend to vary rapidly throughout the supply chain industry. The total cost depends on a variety of factors that go beyond size and weight. Reducing freight costs can help you save hundreds of thousands of dollars every year, depending on the size of your operations. It’s an essential part of your business so do your best to reduce costs ...

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How to Wrap a Pallet for Steel Fabrication

Source: Studio Dagdagaz/Shutterstock.com If you’re looking to wrap a pallet when shipping steel, you’ve come to the right place. Most people don’t realize steel fabrication is behind around 50 percent of the products we use on any given day, from cell phones to cars and the knives in our kitchens. (more…) Read More

How to Use a Pallet Jack in Your OEM Warehouse

Source: Siwakorn1933/Shutterstock.com Where would your OEM warehouse be without a pallet jack? This simple yet amazingly helpful tool has been a staple of the warehousing and manufacturing industry for decades. Every product counts when it comes to running an OEM facility. Dropping a package or damaging one of your containers could cost you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. In some cases, ...

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Answers for Industrial Equipment Plants – How Many Square Feet Is a Standard Pallet?

Source: Petinov Sergey Mihilovich/Shutterstock.com Every warehouse or industrial plant needs a durable set of pallets, but there are plenty of options to choose from. When loading your equipment or goods onto the pallet, be careful not to exceed the dimensions or you risk damaging your inventory. (more…) Read More