Whenever one considers storage options for their warehouse, it is very common to gravitate to merely looking at what options yield the most pallet positions. Density, after all, is the goal. Stick as much product as possible into a given space. One common mistake...

All too often companies struggle to keep up with their warehousing and distribution needs. They react to problems as they arise and defer to capital as the driving force for not investing in a forward plan. The result is a disjointed operational process...

Change out your lighting – Switch from old Metal Halide or High-Pressure Sodium lamps to new T5 florescent lighting can save your company up to 50-75% in electricity costs. Install air curtains – If your facility is either heated or cooled, install air curtains on all...

The definition of a material handling systems integrator would be a best described as a combination of both an allied products distributor and a consultant. Where a consultant takes a fee based approach for their intellectual property and then assists in vendor selection, and...

Material handling technology is positively impacting the way we store and distribute product. Implementing technology solutions reaches beyond lowering costs and increasing work flow, companies also benefit from improved customer service, more accurate shipping, faster response time and lower liability of workplace incidents. Warehousing...

South Atlantic Systems is pleased to announce that one of its Principals, Paul Mohrman, has been honored for his long time service to the material handling industry by Forkliftaction.com. Paul has been a leader in the material handling field for more than 30 years. To...