One of the biggest challenges a warehouse facility manager faces, along with overall operations management, centers around material handling and storage safety. Managers need to be fully aware and appreciate the importance of controlling potential hazards associated with the handling and storage of material. Most notably, managers must be held accountable for the proper training…
In a recent article we discussed the benefits of using mezzanine systems to expand your warehouse operations in a cost efficient manner. We would like to take a closer look at these benefits and dive deeper into the topic, by discussing the different types of warehouse mezzanine used today. By understanding the different types available,…
Culver Equipment has once again secured a position as one of America’s fastest growing companies making the 2019 INC 5000 list. We slid in to position #3287 with $21.1 million in revenue. Boasting a 110% increase over previous years, we now employ over 112 industry professionals as our core team, and hire out on a…
As a warehouse industry professional, you may have asked yourself the following question. Should you invest in automated storage & retrieval systems? If you want to make your business more flexible, accurate, and reliable, these systems can help. However, that type of efficiency and convenience often requires a substantial investment. To help you decide whether…
When going through the process of planning the construction of rack systems for warehouse applications, we are often asked which are the best construction methods to go with. The most common question is whether it’s best to use a welded or bolted system, and how do their capacity specifications fit the goals and expected budget?…
Each year, Arizona State University (ASU) celebrates the achievements of the Sun Devil 100. This group of extinguished members are ASU alumni who own or lead successful, innovative businesses across the globe. This is an elite, powerful and prestigious group of people who are advancing business, science, research and a host of other disciplines in…
One of the most important parts of a warehouse rack system is wire deck. Wire deck is a load-bearing mesh that is supported by metal beams or structures. In warehouse rack applications, wire deck is primarily used as a safety measure to prevent pallets or the products stored on them from falling through the rack…
As the consumer-driven economy continues to boom into 2019, and the demand for products with timely delivery increases, it’s common to find situations in your warehouse where space becomes limited. Even with effective facility planning, and the use of space-maximizing solutions like mezzanine systems or properly fitted storage racks, you can find yourself running out…
Vital to any successful warehouse distribution center is the efficient use of industrial pick modules. They are the heart and soul of all well-managed facilities that process and handle product delivery. Pick modules, often referred to as order picking systems, can help lower operating costs, provide better space utilization, achieve quicker, more efficient throughput, and maintain…