Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorder
Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affect the muscles, nerves, and tendons. Work-related MSDs (including those of the neck, upper extremities, and low back) are one of the top causes of lost workday injury and disease. Workers in many different industries and fields can be exposed to risk factors such as lifting heavy items, bending, reaching […]
Food Industry #2
RCMH CASE STUDY (Food Industry) Company: Change to Northern California Rice and Grains Distributor Company Background: This privately owned and family run company employs approx 100 people and has been in business for 73 years. They grow many different varieties of rice and then make several different rice products in multiple packaging options for different markets. […]
Distribution Industry #2
RCMH CASE STUDY Company: Distribution Industry, Multiple Locations, Chemical Supplier Company Background: This Distribution Industry company is one of the world’s largest suppliers of chemical products. They are also the parent company for landscaping irrigation supplies and landscape stones. This corporation generates $2 billion in annual sales worldwide. RCMH has partnered with them to integrate […]
Distribution Industry #1
RCMH CASE STUDY Company: Electronics Distribution Company Background: This leading Electronics Industry company is one of the nation’s largest video, high-speed internet, and phone providers for both residential and commercial users. This worldwide company recently earned 7.2 billion dollars in 2010. Key Technology: 40’-0” deep tote handling system. Push-back pallet storage system. Zoned accumulation […]
Beverage Industry
RCMH CASE STUDY Company: Large Beverage Distributor Company Background: This beverage company is one of the largest northern California distributors of beer and related products. All of their facilities are growing and expanding their operations. They currently have 90+ employees, with annual revenues over 50 million. Key Technology: Multiple reconfigurations to meet the growing volume […]
Archive Storage Case Study
Company: Large Health Insurance Provider Company Background: This global company offers world-class products and services to medical professionals, employers and more than 55 million members through a group of leading companies providing comprehensive healthcare coverage, and access to technologically advanced lab services. Key Technology: Two-tier archive document storage shelving system and mezzanine. Push-back pallet storage […]
FOOD INDUSTRY #1
RCMH CASE STUDY Company: Central Valley Food Processor Company Background: This Food Processor Company operates two business units. They have locations on the east coast, Midwest and west coast. Starting in 1981, shipments have grown to over 32 million pounds of specialty food products. Key Technology: Carton flow picking system integrated in the bulk […]
Manufacturer
RCMH CASE STUDY (Manufacturing) Company: Building Products Manufacturer (Manufacturing Work) Company Background: This Company is a leading producer of value-added aluminum, steel, vinyl, and laminated products for original equipment manufacturers. Many products are sold through major home improvement centers. Key Technology: Building and Fire Protection Compliance and Permit Assistance. Custom, high density cantilever storage rack […]
Refurbished Rack
Ross Clark Material Handling is talking about the importance of Refurbished Racks in this post. The New Choice in Pallet Rack: Refurbished Rack The more we can reuse and recycle materials, the better the future for our planet. People repurpose items like clothing, containers, and building materials with the intent of eliminating waste. For the […]
Palletpal from Southworth
It’s Not Only The Weigh That Matters by Mike Schroeder April 2, 2012 at 2:49 PM It’s not only the weight of what you’re lifting that is important. Bear with me. When we talk about ergonomic lifting, we think of heavy stuff, right? And we all understand how helpful Southworth equipment is in that regard, […]