In a recent TED Talk about the supply chain and logistics, Harvard Business School Graduate Rose George shared some eye-opening information …
August 3, 2017
Synthetic Rubber: Everything You Ever Needed to Know
Synthetic rubber was first invented in 1909, but made its real debut when a shortage of natural rubber during World War …
May 16, 2017
Can Automation Improve Working Conditions?
Automation, robots and artificial intelligence are making an impact these days and there’s no denying how innovative the technology can and …
January 18, 2016
Material Handling Equipment in Penguins of Madagascar
Penguins of Madagascar is an American 3D computer-animated comedy adventure produced in 2014. The film is a spin-off of a film …
December 18, 2015
The History of Shipping — Part 5: Trucking
As we have learned from our previous posts, railroad, air cargo, and automobile shipping has shaped the entire transportation business into …
November 11, 2015
The History of Shipping — Part 4: Logistics
What Do We Mean by “Logistics?” Logistics is the routine we use when getting manufactured goods from the location of production …
October 19, 2015
The History of Shipping — Part 3: Cargo Planes
What is a Cargo Plane? Otherwise known as a freighter or cargo jet, a cargo airplane is an aircraft that is …
September 16, 2015
How to Use a Pallet Dispenser
What is a Pallet Dispenser? A pallet dispenser is a machine that loads and dispenses pallets that is used in warehouses, …
August 26, 2015
The History of Shipping — Part 2: Railroads
Last week we focused on the history of the USPS, but what came long before that? Railroads. In the material handling …
August 18, 2015
The History of Shipping — Part 1: The US Postal Service
There is a great deal to say about the history of shipping in the US. There has been remarkable growth and …