http://www.mhia.org/rss/casestudies MHIA.org Case Studies en-us Copyright Material Handling Industry 2009 10 Tue, 15 May 2012 19:01:15 GMT Case Study A leading national pharmacy/heath service provider was concerned that their employees were exposed to fall hazards while working along the ledges of their multi-level picking modules. As their operation requires employees to pick from pallet locations ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/progma/casestudies/11534/picking-areas-in-a-high-bay-rack-picking-module-secured-by-rack-suported-dual-gate-systems Fri, 11 May 2012 12:33:58 GMT Case Study At its distribution centers, the retailer routinely handled clothing packed in polyethylene bags. Because poly bags lack flat bottoms, they could not be effectively conveyed along the conventional rollers that the retailer was utilizing. Difficulties ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ofs/casestudies/11528/intralox-s-arb-merge-eliminates-poly-bag-jams-for-a-large-retail-distribution-center Fri, 11 May 2012 12:21:25 GMT Case Study A distribution company was in the process of remodeling a newly acquired building. A local distributor was working with a distribution company on new overhead dock doors and other dock equipment. Part of the bid process was also providing industrial safety ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/progma/casestudies/11527/wirecrafters-guardrail---genco-distribution-co- Fri, 11 May 2012 12:18:18 GMT Case Study Lift-out gates used to secure mezzanine pallet access areas were constantly being left open for a leading provider of products and services supporting the health care industry. In the distribution centers for this $38 billion company (where products for ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/progma/casestudies/11522/mezzanine-pallet-access-gate-ensures-osha---ansi-compliance-while-accommodating-tall-pallet-loads Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:35:10 GMT Case Study With the trend toward high productive, multitasking machines, quick response with repair parts and onsite service in order to keep machine utilization at a high level have taken on a new level of importance in today’s manufacturing environment. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ofs/casestudies/11478/upgrading-to-an-automated-facility-reaps-benefits Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:11:59 GMT Case Study This industrial manufacturer of 150 years has decided to move the work of one facility into two existing facilities, which is no easy feat. With the help of ten horizontal carousels, they were able to increase picking productivity by 100%, reduce labor ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/as-rs/casestudies/11455/streamlining-aftermarket-fulfillment-increases-efficiencies Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:58:13 GMT Case Study This is about a book publisher in St. Paul, Minnesota that specializes in college text books and law books. At the company’ production and warehouse facility, pallet loads of books used to travel on roller conveyors to workstations. Their employees would ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/lmps/casestudies/11382/a-printer-s-dream--equipment-that-makes-pallet-loading-and-unloading-easier Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:57:44 GMT Case Study This is about a book publisher in St. Paul, Minnesota that specializes in college text books and law books. At the company’ production and warehouse facility, pallet loads of books used to travel on roller conveyors to workstations. Their employees would ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/11381/a-printer-s-dream--equipment-that-makes-pallet-loading-and-unloading-easier Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:53:29 GMT Case Study This is leading manufacturer of porcelain electric insulators produces a broad line of types and sizes. The electric insulators range from small 5 pound units to several hundred pounds. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/lmps/casestudies/11380/pallet-level-loader-increases-productivity-while-reducing-worker-fatigue Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:52:38 GMT Case Study This is leading manufacturer of porcelain electric insulators produces a broad line of types and sizes. The electric insulators range from small 5 pound units to several hundred pounds. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/11379/pallet-level-loader-increases-productivity-while-reducing-worker-fatigue Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:49:15 GMT Case Study This company specializes in the production of office furniture. The production process includes a sanding operation to prepare the tops of conference tables for various stains and final finish. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/lmps/casestudies/11378/scissors-lift-tables-solve-an-ergonomic-problem-for-an-office-manufacturing-company Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:48:35 GMT Case Study This company specializes in the production of office furniture. The production process includes a sanding operation to prepare the tops of conference tables for various stains and final finish. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/11377/scissors-lift-tables-solve-an-ergonomic-problem-for-an-office-manufacturing-company Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:15:58 GMT Case Study A manufacturer of prescription drugs, recently added state- of-the-art work positioning tables to prevent back strain for its employees working on production lines. Since the addition of seven customized roll on Level Loaders there has been a lot less ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/lmps/casestudies/11376/pharmaceutical-manufacturer-streamlines-production-lines-with-back-saving-hydraulic-roll-on-level-loaders Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:15:19 GMT Case Study A manufacturer of prescription drugs, recently added state- of-the-art work positioning tables to prevent back strain for its employees working on production lines. Since the addition of seven customized roll on Level Loaders there has been a lot less ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/11375/pharmaceutical-manufacturer-streamlines-production-lines-with-back-saving-hydraulic-roll-on-level-loaders Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:10:44 GMT Case Study Bricks and related products come in a variety of types, designs, and colors. But they all have one thing in common: they are heavy. The manual work of loading pallets with finished product involves constant lifting, reaching, and bending. In a typical ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/lmps/casestudies/11374/pallet-level-loaders-provide-relief-from-back-problems--reduce-worker-fatigue-and-speed-production Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:10:06 GMT Case Study Bricks and related products come in a variety of types, designs, and colors. But they all have one thing in common: they are heavy. The manual work of loading pallets with finished product involves constant lifting, reaching, and bending. In a typical ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/11373/pallet-level-loaders-provide-relief-from-back-problems--reduce-worker-fatigue-and-speed-production Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:08:10 GMT Case Study The safety manager worries about twisted knees, broken ankles, medical bills, recovery periods, new recruits and overtime. He is not a coach, yet he has responsibility for 13 “teams.” He is the safety manager for a company that is the leader in corn flour ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/lmps/casestudies/11372/accident-prevention-worth-it-s-weight Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:07:54 GMT Case Study The safety manager worries about twisted knees, broken ankles, medical bills, recovery periods, new recruits and overtime. He is not a coach, yet he has responsibility for 13 “teams.” He is the safety manager for a company that is the leader in corn flour ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/11371/accident-prevention-worth-it-s-weight Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:59:13 GMT Case Study This company produces a wide variety of custom seals and gaskets for the automotive industry. After knitting, cutting, and performing, the preformed products are hand-picked from large tubs and placed in a press. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/lmps/casestudies/11370/manufacturer-of-automotive-parts-reduces-back-injuries-and-boosts-production Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:58:13 GMT Case Study This company produces a wide variety of custom seals and gaskets for the automotive industry. After knitting, cutting, and performing, the preformed products are hand-picked from large tubs and placed in a press. http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/11369/manufacturer-of-automotive-parts-reduces-back-injuries-and-boosts-production Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:53:18 GMT Case Study The company in this case study specializes in the design and production of custom aluminum die-castings for a wide variety of industries. The company employs over 300 workers in a 135,000 square foot plant in Texas. Always alert to the well-being of its ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/lmps/casestudies/11364/pallet-level-loaders-speed-pallet-loading-and-reduce-risk-of-injuries-for-manufacturer Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:52:59 GMT Case Study The company in this case study specializes in the design and production of custom aluminum die-castings for a wide variety of industries. The company employs over 300 workers in a 135,000 square foot plant in Texas. Always alert to the well-being of its ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/11363/pallet-level-loaders-speed-pallet-loading-and-reduce-risk-of-injuries-for-manufacturer Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:51:08 GMT Case Study Preprinted newspaper inserts are fed into inserting drums at the rate of 25,000 per hour at the newspaper plant. At that speed, a pallet load of 14,000 inserts goes down pretty fast. “Feeding the drums required a lot of nonstop stooping and bending.” ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/lmps/casestudies/11366/back-saving-pallet-level-loaders-win-accolades-from-workers Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:50:57 GMT Case Study Preprinted newspaper inserts are fed into inserting drums at the rate of 25,000 per hour at the newspaper plant. At that speed, a pallet load of 14,000 inserts goes down pretty fast. “Feeding the drums required a lot of nonstop stooping and bending.” ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/11365/back-saving-pallet-level-loaders-win-accolades-from-workers Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:49:39 GMT Case Study Shipping is an area where companies can make ergonomic improvements while also enhancing productivity without making a major investment in equipment. A company located in New Hampshire, found a way to remedy poor ergonomics in its manual stretch wrapping ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/lmps/casestudies/11368/turntable-style-stretch-wrapper-improves-shipping-ergonomics Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:48:51 GMT Case Study Shipping is an area where companies can make ergonomic improvements while also enhancing productivity without making a major investment in equipment. A company located in New Hampshire, found a way to remedy poor ergonomics in its manual stretch wrapping ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/11367/turntable-style-stretch-wrapper-improves-shipping-ergonomics Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:32:44 GMT Case Study When a busy plant in southern Arkansas hired a new manufacturing coach the production rate, as measured daily in person-hours per foot of conveyor section assembled, was averaging .250 or slightly higher. His job, he was told, was to "hold the line" at ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/lmps/casestudies/11362/solving-materials-handling-issues-begins-at-home Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:29:18 GMT Case Study When a busy plant in southern Arkansas hired a new manufacturing coach the production rate, as measured daily in person-hours per foot of conveyor section assembled, was averaging .250 or slightly higher. His job, he was told, was to "hold the line" at ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/ease/casestudies/11361/solving-materials-handling-issues-begins-at-home Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:51:06 GMT Case Study A major aircraft manufacturer was expanding production facilities and seeking a way to better utilize valuable floor space by going vertical – installing mezzanines throughout to provide elevated working and walking surfaces for the assembly of large ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/conv/casestudies/11353/vertical-lifts-for-aircraft-parts Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:49:34 GMT Case Study A repair shop owner wanted to expand the business but was limited in square footage at the ground level in the downtown area of his city. He owned the 3- story commercial building he was in, but had no way to access the upper floors with vehicles without ... http://www.mhia.org/industrygroups/conv/casestudies/11352/valet-operated-parking-lift