When it comes to running a successful, clean, and safe cannabis facility, many critical factors come into play. From maximizing space via the number of tiers to keeping the facility clean to operating … [Read more...]
Material Handling & Manufacturing Automation Blog
This is the Abel Womack material handling and manufacturing blog.
Blog: Retail Collapse Brings Newcomers to E-commerce
The corona-virus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the American economy with rampant unemployment, business closings, and an overall shrinkage of the economy. However not everything can be blamed by … [Read more...]
Blog: Operation Downtime is Project Prime Time
Do you remember 2019? It was only six months ago, yet it feels like years have passed since the calendar hit 2020. Well, in 2019 we were all busy. Too busy, in fact, to step back and take stock in … [Read more...]
Blog: Social Distancing in the Storage and Picking Areas
I recently attended a virtual networking event for the Bio Tech industry. When asked by the group leader to give a 15-second summary of who I am and what we do, I said that we help clients repurpose … [Read more...]
Blog: AGVs Aren’t the Future of Material Handling. They’re the Now.
There’s always a healthy dose of skepticism with new technology in any space, but especially in the material handling business. The cost of taking a leap of faith to advance in technology can be high … [Read more...]
Blog: Automation: Now is the Time to Make the Leap
In the world of distribution where facilities store and distribute all the necessities we require, the supply chain hub is critical to their operation. Too often we take it for granted that items just … [Read more...]
Blog: 3 Important Questions to Ask Before Purchasing a Forklift
So, you’re in the market for a forklift(s). That’s great! That hopefully means your business is going well and you’re moving product. Before you make what is a significant purchase, you need to … [Read more...]
Blog: Will Covid-19 Make Us More Efficient?
Covid-19 is evil and destructive, there is nothing good about the virus. However, when Americans are faced with an ”evil” we face the challenge head on and beat it. Covid-19 is no different. As we … [Read more...]
Blog: Managing from a Distance
Who would have thought that for the last 60 days I’ve been confined to a home office, staring at two computer monitors and on 6-8 hours of Microsoft Team meetings each and every day? Whether we like … [Read more...]
Blog: On the Road Again….Someday
Beep, Beep, Beep...Ahhh..., that soft calming sound of the alarm clock as it strikes 6am. It’s another day packed with customer visits and meetings. Slowly, I rise from my slumber and begin the … [Read more...]