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A Focus on Health and Safety in the Warehousing Environment

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The latter group of deskless workers accounts for 8.4 Take facility cleaning, for example. With data suggesting that viruses like COVID-19 can live on surfaces for days, for example, warehouse operators are putting more time and effort into ensuring cleanliness in all areas of their facilities. percent of the total U.S.

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What’s the gig economy mean for the warehouse labor market?

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In the warehousing space, popular platforms include Talroo, warehousegig.com or gigsmart.com. This was driven by younger workers, with 81% of workers in the Gen Z group being at least somewhat likely to trade pay for tech. For example, you’ll need more tech skills to manage the equipment (robots, hydrogen vehicles, ASRS).

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Warehouse Technology Implementations – The critical link between conceptual and realized productivity. Who’s doing your heavy lifting?

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A large portion of the implementation should be dedicated to assuring overall value is realized through a combination of creating both a sustainable and supportable solution, while also meeting business requirements, ” according to Jeremy Hudson, Director, Client Services, at Open Sky Group.

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XPO Logistics Rolling out Hunic Exoskeleton

Logistics Business Magazine

The suits were introduced to XPO Logistics network sites and some dedicated warehouses in January, including Crick (Scania), the Leicester shared user warehouse (Samsung), and the Volkswagen Group UK National Parts Distribution Centre in Dordon, Glen Dimplex, and Daimler in Milton Keynes.

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Hazmat Products Shipping Tutorial for Ecommerce Businesses

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While you may not be in the business of selling combustible materials, like lithium for example, all sorts of toys, electronics, and household items contain lithium-ion batteries, from cordless toothbrushes to vaping devices. But you do need to make sure that everyone has the proper training and certification to handle hazmat products.

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Combilift’s CB70E wins Italian Terminal and Logistics Award

Logistics Business Magazine

This prestigious accolade recognises the innovation in the operational field and its commitment to operator training and safety. Martin McVicar – CEO and Co-Founder of Combilift accepted the award alongside their EA Group partners and said: “We are honoured to receive the Italian Terminal and Logistics Award for the CB70E.

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Beyond Efficiency: The Human Element’s Impact on Logistics

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For example, having individuals who can handle unanticipated situations is essential. The right knowledge from a highly skilled and knowledgeable group expedites and guarantees the greatest observations, market strategies, and decision-making.