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Warehousing is nothing more than the effective management of time and space. It would stand to reason, then, that the material handling tools used in facilities would be designed to conserve both time and space. But it's never that simple.
Filling orders from an inventory of 69,000 parts sounds anything but simple. Yet the folks at Future Electronics' new DC insist their workers could do it with their eyes closed.
The descriptions are right out of the personal ads: they're smart, they're sensitive, they're adaptable. But the ubjects aren't single men or women; they're today's high-tech conveyors.
From RoboChargers that change batteries without human intervention to fast chargers that charge 'em up while they're still in the truck ... managers these days have plenty of choices when it comes to recharging lift truck batteries.
There's more to conveyor performance than feet per minute. Smart users look for systems that can be installed quickly, are simple to maintain and stay up no matter what.
FDA approval came too late for last year's flu season. But Wyeth Pharmaceuticals plans to make up for lost time with this year's launch of its nasal influenza vaccine, FluMist. It's banking on a high-tech cold chain distribution network to make it happen.
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