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November 14, 2023

Carolina Handling releases “Santa’s Legendary Solutions,” third in a series of children’s holiday books

What would happen if the Easter Bunny, Cupid, Jack Frost and other members of the Council of Legendary Figures suddenly began losing their powers? Find the answer in Santa’s Legendary Solutions, the third and final release in a series of children’s holiday books published by Carolina Handling.

November 1, 2023

As uncertainty grows, so do careers in supply chain

View this video presentation by Joe Perkins, Carolina Handling Executive Vice President-Operations, delivered during The RECON Network’s 2023 VET Summit, a two-day conference focused on the transition and employment of veterans and military spouses. The summit is dedicated to bridging the gaps in veteran employment, and providing real, meaningful resources, connections and information that doesn't just inform—it sets things in motion.

October 18, 2023

Workplace tours, tech school partnerships build career awareness

Trade school graduates and students exploring career options through college and career academies are a great recruitment resource. That’s why Carolina Handling partners with community colleges, technical schools and other work-based learning programs to raise awareness about jobs in material handling.

September 8, 2023

Carolina Handling introduces Charlotte Ronald McDonald House to benefits of RLM

In warehouses and distribution centers, even small improvements in productivity and efficiency can have a big impact on the bottom line. The same can be said for facilities like Ronald McDonald House of Greater Charlotte where a team from Carolina Handling recently implemented a proven process of visualization, organization and standardization called Raymond Lean Management (RLM).

August 28, 2023

VLMs: A space utilization solution

Over-ordering during the pandemic and post-pandemic stockpiling to lessen supply chain challenges have created crucial needs for better space utilization within warehouses and distribution centers. Additional pressure from an ongoing labor shortage is taking conversations about automated solutions to a new level.

August 15, 2023

Ongoing labor shortage accelerates automation decisions

As we move toward 2024, the Material Handling Equipment Dealers Association (MHEDA) recently released its Top 14 business trends impacting the material handling industry. Emerging technology and a continuing demand for automation are on the list, along with an ongoing labor shortage.