Material Handling & Manufacturing Automation Blog

This is the Abel Womack material handling and manufacturing blog.

Blog: Unlock Hidden Storage Potential: Discover Vertical Bump-outs

About the Author

Dave Wilber is an Account Manager with more than 30 years of experience in the material handling business. He is focused on helping clients in central and western MA, VT, northern CT and parts of upstate NY with their storage needs to improve their efficiency, productivity and profitability.

February 17, 2025 -

We’ve had clients who would be excellent candidates for storing their goods in our Kardex vertical storage systems, except for the fact that they have low ceilings. In these cases, they would need … [Read more...]

Blog: Extra Storage Space is Not the Final Frontier

February 3, 2025 -

Look Within Your Own Walls to Maximize Your Pallet Racking Storage Managing storage space efficiently is one of the biggest challenges in warehouses and distribution centers in today’s economy. … [Read more...]

Blog: 9 Key Signs Your Warehouse Should Invest in AGVs

January 20, 2025 -

Throughout industries today, everyone is speaking about automation, and a key buzzword is “AGVs” or Automated Guided Vehicles. But as a company, how can you determine if moving to an AGV is … [Read more...]

Blog: Industry Experts Share Warehouse Automation Trends

January 13, 2025 -

The past few years have challenged and transformed how businesses operate, making innovation and adaptability more critical than ever to stay competitive. Material handling and warehousing continue to … [Read more...]

Blog: 2024 Musings from the Rolodex of My Mind

December 30, 2024 -

My mentor, boss, and friend John used to write a blog recapping the previous year. Here is my take on 2024.For those of the younger generation, if you don’t know what a Rolodex is, ask Siri. Or do … [Read more...]

Blog: Is It Time to Power Up Your Hand Pallet Jack?

December 16, 2024 -

Pallet-moving equipment comes in all forms, from the manual hand pallet jack to tall swing reaches and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). Today, let’s focus on hand pallet jacks and … [Read more...]

Blog: Unlocking the Benefits of Automation: How to Make the Transition

December 2, 2024 -

In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, integrating automation technologies is no longer a luxury but a necessity for businesses aiming to stay competitive. Despite this, many companies … [Read more...]

Blog: Not Another “Lean” Consultant: How to Achieve Operational Excellence

November 18, 2024 -

The pandemic certainly threw a monkey wrench into the workings of many businesses, and Just-in-Time became way too late as supply chains stumbled. But as things emerged, we saw many businesses getting … [Read more...]

Blog: Expert Tips for Maximizing Warehouse Capacity with Innovative Storage Solutions

November 4, 2024 -

Maximizing warehouse capacity is challenging for many businesses aiming to improve operational efficiency and reduce overhead costs. With a range of high-density storage solutions and innovative … [Read more...]

Blog: Telematics Solutions You Need to Run Your Warehouse

October 21, 2024 -

Remember the old saying, "You get what you pay for?" It still holds today, and here’s a perfect example.Imagine spending over a thousand dollars on a cell phone when a free phone will make and … [Read more...]