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RFID into temperature monitoring of medicinal products
Are you aware of the inexplicable loss, which occur on medicines during their transit from one place to another due to the uncontrollable temperature changes? Are you aware of the latest technology used to circumvent this issue?
RFID has penetrated into the health care industry. It assists in the optimal temperature control fore the medicinal products transported from one place to another.
TNT, a leading provider of logistics services in the healthcare industry has come up with an RFID tag which helps in temperature control of goods in transit. This has not only helped in the reduction of cost involved by terminating loss during transit but has also brought an improvement in sales & client satisfaction.
Click here to read my previous post on the use of RFID in tracking building occupants.
Subscribe to the comments for this postWarehouse Management Systems
Automation of the picking process seems to work well for most warehouses and distribution centers. They find that they can keep down the errors while raising the throughput by deploying a Warehouse Management System (WMS), especially with the norm today being more frequent, smaller deliveries. This situation gives rise to randomness and unpredictability which make it difficult for even the most experienced, well-trained picker to react as quickly as an automated system would. Investing in a WMS will help warehouse managers to prioritize orders and send them in the right order into the picking system. A good WMS should be flexible and upgradable so as to fit in with future business processes and advances in technology. The success of a WMS deployment also rests on the operational discipline and controls that are set in place to run the system.
Sign Up For ProMat 2007
If you are in the material handling and logistics business, and need efficient solutions for your manufacturing, distribution, warehousing and supply chain operations, you should probably register for ProMat 2007, the trade show that will feature educational conferences, workshops and seminars, and an executive forum on the latest industry trends. The exhibition, which will be sponsored by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA), is scheduled to be held between January 8 and 11 at McCormick Place South in Chicago. Please visit the show’s website for further details and complimentary online registration.
NA 2006 - The Most Comprehensive Manufacturing, Distribution, Warehousing and Logistics Trade Event of North America
The NA 2006 is a show sponsored by the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) which will be on between March 27-30, 2006 at the International Exposition Center (I-X Center), Cleveland, OH, USA. The Focus of NA is totally towards the productivity solutions pertaining to material handling and logistics. Na2006.org reports:
At NA 2006 you can see and compare the latest solutions essential to the productivity of your manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations. The material handling & logistics solutions you find at NA 2006 will help you differentiate your product, improve customer service and increase overall corporate profitability.
Read More: Welcome NA 2006
The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association - MHEDA, The Only National Trade Association Dedicated to the Material Handling Industry
The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association is the only national trade association in America, that is geared towards bringing about improvements and efficiencies to the independent material handling equipment distributor. MHEDA is representative of various segments within the industry and provides a wealth of resource on networking opportunities, industry specific information, statistical forecasts and all other related information that can have an impact on the material handling industry. Mheda.org reports:
The great efforts made by MHEDA’s previous leadership have laid the groundwork for our goals in 2006. Programs like MHEDA-NEt and MHEDA U are the current cornerstones of the industry-leading training, education and networking functions that have been MHEDA’s hallmark for over 50 years.
Read More: Welcome to the Material Handling Equipment Distributor’s Association
D/C Expo, For Logistics, Supply-Chain and Warehousing Professionals; Begins on May 23rd
The D/C Expo is in its 24th year currently and caters to supply chain, logistics and warehousing professionals who are always on the look out for new technological developments and innovations in their domains. It you are wanting to find answers to such questions as RFID, WMS and TMS or other have related queries, you need to check out the D/C Expo 2006, taking place between May 23-25, at Chicago’s Navy Pier. DCvelocity.com reports:
The event begins with a full day of seminars on May 23. On the following two days, May 24 and 25, attendees can view product demos and browse the exhibit hall, which features the industry’s largest showcase of supply chain, warehousing, transportation, logistics and distribution software and RFID systems.
Read More: A Chance to Get In Touch With Your Inner Geek?
A Guide to Improving Supply Chain Planning
Apart from good software and data that are necessary for effective supply chain planning, there are certain other factors that are essential for it too. The right processes, policies and organization are the powerful keys that help to reduce costs and provide high services. ‘Directing the Flow of Product’ is a book written by Jeffery H. Schutt. It reviews the state-of-the-art in production and distribution planning. It presents principles and methods with the help of which organizations can design how to plan their operations. It discusses collaborative planning, lean philosophy and virtual enterprises. The book also talks about newer techniques like ant algorithms. If you are looking for ways to improve operations in your organization; through better planning, this book is for you!
Skilled Professional Operators, A Must for Appropriate Material Handling
While handling Materials, the equipment used for the purpose must be utilized efficiently in order to perform the task at hand, quickly, safely and in a cost efficient manner. Skilled professionals are required to handle material handling equipment. In addition professional material moving equipment operators fill in various functions. These operators include:
- Excavation and Loading Machine Operators
- Crane and Tower Operators
- Hoist and Wench Operators
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
All these different kinds of operators use a variety of machinery to move construction materials, petroleum products, earth and heavy materials etc. The primary duty of a material handling operator is to move materials well, around construction sites, warehouses, factories etc. Their other duties include manning outdoor storage areas, setting up and inspecting equipment and making necessary adjustments.
The Material Handling & Logistics Show and Conference - 2006
NA 2006 is a Material Handling and Logistics Show and conference. At this conference discover a wealth of opportunities; with five different Solution Centers, over 400 exhibits, 50 free Educational sessions and an Education Center dedicated to RFID. na2006.com reports:
At NA 2006 you can see and compare the latest solutions essential to the productivity of your manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations. The material handling & logistics solutions you find at NA 2006 will help you differentiate your product, improve customer service and increase overall corporate profitability.
Read More: Welcome to NA 2006
Forecast For Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing, Released by MHIA
A comprehensive forecast of the material handling equipment manufacturing is released every quarter which provides information on changes anticipated in the material handling and Logistics market. The 30 page forecast that is released, includes economic cycle analysis, leading indicator analysis, capital spending analysis etc. Mhia.org reports:
MHEM represents over $20 billion or approximately 30% to 35% of our estimate for US Material Handling Consumption of nearly $65 billion. The MHEM forecast is provided at no cost to members of MHIA and can be accessed by members in the My MHIA section of the MHIA site.
Read More: MHIA Releases Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing History and Forecast