Part II Lean, Mean Fighting Machine – Why Lean Fails! - Feb 19, 2016
The #1 enemy to your lean manufacturing and process improvement efforts is people.; Help Protect Your Local Market!: Please fill out the enclosed data form.; Tips on How to Wow an Unhappy Customer and Keep Them Coming Back: Customers who are highly satisfied with the way their problems were solved by a business are more likely to return than those who didn’t experience a problem.; more...
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Corrugated Pallet Measure Goes Down in Oregon But Not Out - Feb 12, 2016
HB 4089 was presented as a way to improve government procurement policies to reduce carbon emissions, truck traffic, workplace injuries and overall supply chain costs.; Dave Lee to Step Down as PECO CEO: he was part of the executive management team that originally came over in 1989 to launch the CHEP pool in the United States.; News Brief: A report issued the EPA noted that the agency is transitioning from a focus on waste management to a focus on sustainable materials management. more...
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A Paper Revolution: Corrugated Pallet Bill Introduced in Oregon - Feb 5, 2016
The main sales pitch behind the bill is that corrugated pallets are lighter than wood and other pallet alternatives, which would save on fuel and CO2 emissions.; Lumber Liquidators Inc. Sentenced in Federal Court for Lacey Violations: After pleading guilty the company will pay more than $13 million in criminal fines, community service and forfeited assets.; News in Brief: Employees of two sawmills have filed a class action lawsuit in response to fires and explosions which killed four men. Analysts forecast the pallet market in China to grow more than 10% per year up to 2019. A couple of forklift manufacturers have developed new models with more versatility. more...
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Investigators Seek Help in Pallet Fires - Jan 29, 2016
There are a number of steps to take if your business is struck by fire. First and foremost, be safe; do not enter a fire-damaged building unless the fire department says it is safe.; Take Stock of Last Year and Use What You Learn to Make 2016 a Year to Remember: Looking at things that didn’t go well can be equally as helpful, if not more helpful in the overall scheme of things. That’s because we do tend to learn from our mistakes; NEWS IN BRIEF: The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a pallet company involved in a
lawsuit with an employee whose hand was severed in a workplace accident. more...
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Fontana Pallet Companies Concerned about Arson - Jan 29, 2016
Area businesses are concerned that the industry is being targeted and that their business could be next.; 2016 Brings New Obamacare Requirements, Are You Ready?; Like it or not Obamacare has drawn the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) into the health care sector. And your paperwork must be right to shield your company from fines.; Recycle Bits: A couple of forklift manufacturers have developed new models with more versatility. Analysts for a research firm forecast the pallet market in China to grow more than 10% per year from 2014-2019. The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a pallet company involved in a lawsuit with an employee whose hand was severed in a workplace accident. IFCO Systems is introducing a variety of innovative merchandising solutions which allow the customization of standard reusable plastic containers (RPCs). Food Logistics magazine has named CHEP for an eighth year to its list of Top 100 Technology Providers to the food and beverage industry. Pelican BioThermal has launched its new pioneering pallet shipper system, Crçdo™ Cargo, the latest in its range of temperature-controlled packaging solutions. more...
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Lean, Mean Fighting Machine: Part 1 - Jan 21, 2016
Lean can and should be simple. In fact the more complex you make it, the less lean you really are. Complexity and confusion is one primary reason why some lean initiatives fail.; Video Promotes Sustainability of Wood Pallets: Oakland Pallet has a hand sketch artist video on its website detailing the reasons why wood pallets are good for the environment. more...
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Federal Officials Release Long-eared Bat Regulations - Jan 15, 2016
Bat preservation has been a major political concern for the U.S. hardwood sector. Land use prohibitions could significantly impact logging around known caves and habitat sites.; The Evolution of Pallet Ordering: Many pallet companies still do not have websites or apps that are designed to work well on mobile platforms. more...
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PECO Demands Lower Return Fees from Some Recyclers - Jan 7, 2016
This issue has erupted into a legal battle between PECO Pallets and Northwest Pallet, a large broker and national pallet service provider.; 2016 Brings New Obamacare Requirements, Are You Ready?: The federal rules for coverage now extend to companies with at least 50 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. more...
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Federal Officials to Require Electronic Logging Devices on Commercial Trucks - Dec 24, 2015
However, the rule will not apply to drivers in vehicles made before the year 2000.; Congress Approves Business Investment Tax Deduction: Although many people think the Section 179 deductions are difficult to understand, they are really quite simple.; Holiday Schedule: Pallet Profile will not be published January 1, 2016/ more...
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PECO Demands Lower Return Fees - Dec 24, 2015
The company contends that some pallets are not strays and should be considered in a separate class from those pallets that come in off the street.; Congress Approves Business Investment Tax Deduction: Although many people think the Section 179 deductions are difficult to understand, they are really quite simple.; WORLD Pallet Launches Standardization Effort in U.S. Market: Unlike the EPAL EUR-pallet standard the WORLD pallet has fewer hoops to jump through to get certified and is an easier pallet to produce domestically.; Recycle Bits: A video explains how carbon neutrality works and why wood products are good for the environment. more...
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