Integrated Solutions Articles

October 5, 2024

Improving ergonomics with automation

Protecting the health and safety of workers through improved ergonomic design has been a focus of material handling equipment manufacturers for the past several years. Automation solutions such as conveyors, automated storage and retrieval systems, pallet shuttles and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) take the reduction of ergonomic risk factors to an even higher level.

September 26, 2024

In search of partners, not product sellers

Manufacturers and distributors are being more proactive in the face of an unpredictable marketplace, and they are looking for partners, not product sellers, to help them make informed decisions.

August 6, 2024

Automation improves productivity, but also safety, job satisfaction and turnover

In addition to bottom-line benefits such as higher productivity and increased profits, automated solutions have inherent benefits such as less physical exertion that leads to increased personal safety, greater job satisfaction and less staff turnover. 

June 17, 2024

When it comes to automation, one size does not fit all

As the U.S. labor shortage and consumers’ insatiable desire to buy online continue, more companies are embracing automation equipment and systems to optimize operations, eliminate wasteful steps and allocate the resources they have correctly. At Carolina Handling, our focus is helping customers optimize their operations and create higher levels of service for their end users. Taking a consultative approach, we work with companies on how to maximize operational capabilities. And being vendor agnostic, we can identify the best equipment for addressing individual or unique challenges.

May 13, 2024

T&S Brass and Bronze Works Case Study: An integrated solution with room to grow

Learn how Carolina Handling's integrated solutions maximized storage capacity, increased pick times and improved distribution operations overall at T&S Brass and Bronze Works, a leading manufacturer of commercial faucets, fittings and specialty plumbing products.

April 11, 2024

Improving supply chain efficiencies through technology

Covid brought the supply chain to a screeching halt in 2020, teaching hard lessons about single-source suppliers and dependency on labor. Today, manufacturers and distributors are focused on enhancing their resiliency and preparing for future disruptions with technologies like AI, telematics and big data. Hear more from Carolina Handling COO Joe Perkins in this interview with Rick Jenkins of Let's Talk Business SC.