September 8, 2015
A Shopping Cart Retriever Can Make Holiday Shoppers Happier
It seems as if the holiday shopping season begins earlier each year so it is…
September 8, 2015
MHEDA’s Trends for 2014 – Are You Ready?
The Material Handling Equipment Distributing Association has released its 2014 Critical Impact Factors. Among MHEDA’s…
September 8, 2015
DJ Products is Team Cart Caddy
DJ Products is one of the top manufacturers of electric and motorized material handling solutions.…
September 8, 2015
The Rise of Ergonomics in Industrial Design
The staggering cost to American industry (see our previous post), coupled with the movement to…
September 8, 2015
New Tax Deductions Aid Equipment Purchases
The same Economic Stimulus Act that's going to be putting cash in your pocket this…
September 8, 2015
Material Handling Headed for a Workforce Crisis
Not a single one of America's top players in material handling and logistics wanted their…
September 8, 2015
What Is the Future of the Material Handling Industry?
The future of the material handling industry is at a crossroads in America. A declining…
September 8, 2015
Ergonomic Wheel Design Improves Productivity
In our last post we talked about the importance of wheel design in reducing friction.…
September 8, 2015
The Art of Solving Material Handling Problems
How do you solve material handling problems in your business? Often the people charged with…
September 8, 2015
Six Sigma + Ergonomics = Productivity Gains
Implementation of a comprehensive ergonomics program is often initiated by a business for the obvious safety…
September 8, 2015
Boat and Camper Maintenance Made Easy with a Trailer Pusher
The end of the Summer is upon us and for many people that means officially…
September 8, 2015
Sweep Out the Dirt and Dust from Winter – Summer Warehouse Cleaning Tips
It's Time to Clean Up for Summer! Even if you run a tight ship, your…
September 8, 2015
A Happy Warehouse Staff Is a Productive Staff
Keep Your Staff Happy to Boost Productivity in Your Warehouse. Does your staff feel appreciated…
September 8, 2015
Material Handling Job Site Launched to Attract Workers
NA 2008 recently wrapped up in Cleveland. One of the more interesting developments to come…
September 8, 2015
Integration of Material Handling Components Lags
To the frustration of many, the material handling industry stills seems a long way from…
September 8, 2015
Ergonomics Can Significantly Decrease Worker Injuries
Material handlers and laborers suffer more injuries and illnesses than construction workers, truck drivers or,…
September 8, 2015
Electric Tuggers Improve Ergonomics in Material Handling
Improving the ergonomics of material handling decreases worker injuries, improves workplace efficiency and leads to…
September 8, 2015
Watch Our Trailer Caddy in Action
You've seen those guys at the truck shows who strap a rope around their chest…
September 8, 2015
Efficient Wheel Design Reduces Friction
Friction occurs when two surfaces come into contact, as when a wheel rests on a…
September 8, 2015
Lifting Tips that Prevent Back Injury
In our last post we talked about the exorbitant cost of back injuries to industry.…
September 8, 2015
Part 1: Why Businesses Fail
Almost daily I read about the failure of one business or another in the business…
September 8, 2015
Part 2: Why Businesses Fail
The economic slowdown, tight credit and high fuel costs are placing a sometimes fatal strain on…
September 8, 2015
Part 3: Why Businesses Fail
The business section of the newspaper seems to carry daily notices of failing businesses. Despite…
September 8, 2015
Part 5: Why Businesses Fail
At DJ Products we believe in the value of learning from experience -- ours, our…
September 8, 2015
Is OSHA Underreporting Injuries?
At a recent Congressional hearing, critics charged that OSHA is underreporting injuries. In questioning the competence…