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

Are Pallets Treated? Safely Reusing Them for Food Processing Plants

The mighty pallet can do no wrong. They have become an essential component of the warehousing industry, helping workers and carriers transport goods quickly and safely. But every industry comes with its own considerations. If you own or manage a food processing plant, you need to use caution when bringing shipping materials into your facility. The wrong purchase can lead to the spread of debris, b...

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How Much Weight Can a Pallet Hold? A Guide for Steel Manufacturers

Source: Siwakorn1933/Shutterstock.com Trying to get a heavy load off the ground? You’ll need a strong pallet. But exactly how much can a pallet hold? It’s an important question with a surprisingly complicated answer. There are lots of different types of pallets to choose from, so it all depends on what you have on hand.  (more…) Read More

Different Types of Racks for Industrial Equipment Plants and Which to Use

Source: f28 Production/Shutterstock.com If you’re looking to upgrade your equipment storage system, you’re going to need a new set of stack racks. But these handy storage solutions are often more complicated than they seem. There are many different types of racks for you to choose from. But industrial equipment plants have their own needs and priorities. Learn about the various types of pall...

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Different Pallet Material Types the Automotive Industry Can Use

Source: DedMityay/Shutterstock.com The humble pallet will never go out of style, but this handy tool is starting to evolve for the better. There are so many kinds of pallets to choose from, including those made from recycled materials and those manufactured from scratch. But choosing the right type of pallet is often more complicated than it seems. Every variation comes with its fair share of...

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The Best Inventory Management Solutions for Automated Warehouses

Automation is quickly becoming the future of the warehouse industry as companies look for ways to reduce labor costs while improving operational efficiency. According to a survey from Robotics Business Review, automated warehouses were 76 percent more likely to boost inventory accuracy to 99 percent or higher, 36 percent more likely to have reduced labor costs an average of three percent per year ...

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What Is Cross-Docking and How Does It Help with Supply Chain?

Today’s products and goods are moving faster than ever before, thanks to what’s known as cross-docking. Technology and automation further streamline the process by automatically rerouting packages based on demand. The goal is to get your products to their destination as quickly and cheaply as possible, so how can cross-docking help? As products move throughout the supply chain, they typically...

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Warehousing Distribution Services That Are Right for Your Business

Source: Petinov Sergey Mihilovich/Shutterstock.com Every warehouse is different. Coming up with a successful strategy for your facility all depends on the needs of your clients and potential business partners. There were 18,741 total warehouses in the U.S. in 2019, so the competition can be stiff. You have to find a way to leverage your existing resources while outperforming the competition at ev...

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Pallet Jack Safety – Preventing Accidents Before They Happen

Source: Siwakorn1933/Shutterstock.com The pallet jack is a must-have in today’s warehousing industry. They help workers move large quantities of inventory and thousands of pounds in just a few minutes, all without breaking a sweat. However, the pallet jack still presents some hazards in the workplace. While they are considered fairly easy to use, things can easily take a turn for the worse when...

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