Friday, July 29, 2016
Anyone who has managed a warehouse for any length of time has encountered the need for extra floor space. Workers need space to work and transport goods, inventory needs space to be properly arranged, and it’s always been very easy for a factory or plant to start feeling cramped. It might sound counter-intuitive, but Read the full article…
Thursday, July 28, 2016
We received a letter from a woman named Terry last month who was in need of donations for her non-profit Enchanted Makeovers. Inspired by her story and cause, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to donate shelving for her “Sacred Sewing Room” program. Enchanted Makeovers started ten years ago after Terry received a call to Read the full article…
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Inventory loss is an unfortunate fact of life for many warehouses, factories, and storage facilities all throughout America – but it isn’t one you have to suffer through quietly. Whether it’s from theft, improper inventory handling and tracking, or an error in shipment from your distribution centers, warehouse theft is a real threat that can Read the full article…
Friday, July 22, 2016
It seems like things move awfully fast in the world of warehouse management at times. New management software, innovations in industrial storage, and changes in staffing procedure can mean times of big adaption and upheaval for your facility, shop, or warehouse. But even in this changing landscape, there’s a few tried-and-true methods of warehouse Read the full article…
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Even if you do own a warehouse to store your goods, or you serve as a distribution center for a larger product range or retail chain, you might not have the luxury of a huge amount of floorspace. Plenty of warehouses in America are considered small or medium-sized, and while we’ve provided plenty of warehouse Read the full article…
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
As a small, family-owned business, we understand the importance of preparing our youth for the future, however it is not always easy financially to get there. This summer we announced our second annual Business Scholarship for college students interested in studying business, industrial design or a related field. Last year, we picked some great and deserving Read the full article…
Friday, July 15, 2016
Spring cleaning is an annual tradition when the weather begins warming up and home owners eagerly open their windows and doors to let some fresh air in, but how do you get organized during spring cleaning and keep it that way all year? Shelving, Inc. CEO Joe Schodowski was a featured guest on WXYZ Read the full article…
Friday, July 15, 2016
When it comes to food storage, whether for long-term storage, distribution, or restaurant use, managing energy costs is crucial. Studies have shown that for facilities that specialize in cold storage for long periods of time, more than 60% of their operating budgets is taken up by utility costs alone. Whether you work in a restaurant, Read the full article…
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Shelving, Inc. has recently started carrying LED lighting solutions, which are quickly becoming a popular option for warehouses. While the cost is a little higher up front for LED lights, the long-term benefits easily outweigh those costs. Instead of using fluorescent lights that may last a couple months, the actual diodes on LED lights are Read the full article…
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
The rise of technology in the workplace, particularly the huge leaps made over the past 15-20 years, has affected nearly every industry in America (and the world at large), and material handling is no exception. This has forced warehouse management and material handling business to keep up with the times and adapt their warehouses to Read the full article… |