September 8, 2015
Recession Over but We’re Not Out of Woods Yet
Today's headline blared: "Recession officially ends, with trepidation." Ain't that the truth! In officially declaring…
September 8, 2015
Overseas Jobs Could Be Headed Back to America
The tide could be turning. Following up on a campaign promise to stop the flow…
September 8, 2015
Making the Most of Your Space
A few years back, when business was booming, the answer to the need for increased space…
September 8, 2015
ProMat 2009 to Demonstrate Supply Chain Solutions
Well having spent 20 bitter, cold winters in Chicago shoveling endless mounds of snow, I…
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
Proactive Problem Solving Reduces Workplace Injuries
Reducing workplace injuries is every responsible business owner's goal. Not only do you value your…
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
Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel?
The Dow is plunging, financial institutions are failing, credit is drying up and long-time Wall…
September 8, 2015
Using Ergonomic Equipment to Reduce Injury Rates
In our last post we talked about the challenges of managing a multicultural workforce in…
September 8, 2015
U.S. Manufacturing Not Dead Yet
Despite dire reports that U.S. manufacturing is dying, the old boy still seems to be…
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
Pushing vs Pulling Manual Carts
Pushing and pulling are the two most frequent actions workers execute in the course of…
September 8, 2015
Changes Coming to U.S. Workforce
If the current economic downturn has revealed any truths, it's that the basic premise upon…
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
Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Material Handling Shows
It's spring and time for our industry's annual material handling shows. Circle the date on…
September 8, 2015
The Cost of Ignoring Ergonomics
Back in industry's dark ages, equipment was designed to do a task without much thought…
September 8, 2015
Peering Into Business’ Future
If America's future workforce is going to be "more flexible, more freelance, more collaborative and…
September 8, 2015
Congress Debates Increasing Fines for Worker Injury, Death
Congress is being urged to increase financial penalties for workplace injuries and deaths, according to…
September 8, 2015
Does Obama Have Muscle to Win Ergonomics Fight?
Like actor Mickey Rourke's amazing return to the Hollywood ring in The Wrestler, labor is…
September 8, 2015
Webcast: World-Changing Material Handling Trends
The challenges facing American business and our world are mind boggling: recession, labor shortages, global…
September 8, 2015
Ergonomics Opponents Girding for Battle
California Democratic Representative Hilda Solis was confirmed yesterday as President Obama's Secretary of Labor by…
September 8, 2015
Forces of Change: What’s Driving New Business Paradigm?
The current economic crisis has created a tipping point for American business. While change is…
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
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
Manufacturing Faces Another Year of Tough Times
It looks like the start of 2009 will bring more of the same for U.S.…