The scope of the consumer electronics industry is huge and accounts for $200 billion in sales every year, according to the Consumer Electronics Association.
However, some of the industry’s profits disappear.
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One needn’t be a huge Game of Thrones fan to understand a casual reference to “beyond the wall.” In the show, once the rangers of the Night’s Watch go “beyond the wall,” they are on their own in a world characterized by chaos and brutality.
How’s that relevant to stretch wrapping and operational equipment effectiveness (OEE)?
Your pallets and product often face a world much like the rangers of the Night’s Watch!
Most companies have very rigorous production processes, quality criteria and primary packaging expectations. Manufacturers have no higher priority than to make their products as consistently and safely as possible.
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About 50 percent of in transit damage is the result of ineffective stretch wrapping. Which is a troubling statistic because most of us stretch wrap our loads to ensure they arrive at their destinations undamaged
When it comes to stretch wrapping just applying film around a load isn’t enough. But how do you know you’re doing it right? To help navigate these murky waters check these three simple indicators:
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The cost of labor continues to rise. This year, U.S. labor costs had its largest increase in more than five years. [Read more…] about 3 Tips to Lower Freight Shipping Costs Before the Load Leaves the Dock
The loading dock is the heart of your warehouse. It’s where loads of valuable product are prepared for shipment and packed into trucks. Sometimes the loading dock gets bogged down with too much traffic or too little attention to employee safety. Here are three tips to improve loading dock efficiency and help you get your product in and out of your facility quickly and safely.
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Because it’s Halloween week, we have the perfect excuse to share our top three picks for Louisville’s most haunted landmarks.
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“Prepared. For Life.” These three simple words make up the Boy Scouts of America’s mission statement.
Preparation is key to [Read more…] about 3 Obvious Things About Stacking Pallet Loads People Often Overlook
There are a host of things to consider when purchasing a stretch wrapper. You want to ensure that the quality of the products on the pallet are preserved, while also being wrapped safely and efficiently.
But what about the finer details? What sort of specific features for improving overall performance should you be looking for? Some important components that a pallet wrapper can provide are not always overtly advertised. We’ve outlined three items that sometimes garner less attention, but still provide essential performance enhancements to a wrapper’s performance. [Read more…] about 3 Must-Have Features to Look for in Your Next Stretch Wrapper
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