Tech startups have now begun to branch into the warehousing industry as an untapped market of opportunity. With online retail giant, Amazon.com, leading the way in its robotic warehousing systems, many tech-based companies are jumping into all facets of the warehousing industry. Here are some of those tech startups leading the way with warehouse innovations: [...]
Automation is the name of the game today in the business world. From drones that deliver packages to kiosks that take your fast food orders. With labor becoming more and more expensive and labor unions forming to protect workers, many companies have turned to automation to keep costs down. After all, the point of being [...]
Innovation and making the best use of it is the cornerstone of any enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that you can integrate into your packaging portfolio. There are more than a few different ERP system examples that are available on the market including at least one software solution from Microsoft. These systems are essential to [...]
A big part of a successful business is knowing when you need to update your industrial machine or equipment parts. Not only is this about innovation, but about understanding when wear and tear can affect employee safety and productivity. Although industrial parts are all made to the highest standards, it's a good idea to watch [...]
Ask most people about industrial change and they will tell you technology is leading the way. Industrial components from Magswitches to anti-vibration mounts are working alongside advances in software to make the way business does business more efficient and cost-effective. However, there are other drivers in the changing world of industry. The demand for better [...]
A plant operations manager is in charge of overseeing and leading the daily operations of the plant and all the people that work there. Multitasking and the ability to make decisions are two very important qualities that any good plant manager should possess from day one. Dealing with a wide variety of employees requires very [...]
Walk through any store and you will find hundreds of products in just as many different types of packaging. The way a product is packaged is an important aspect of its marketing and advertising. The trends of packaging change rapidly and are ever evolving, similar to the fashion world. The theme for 2016 in the [...]
We’ve come so far since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, we have to stretch our minds to imagine what could be coming next. But it’s true, the next revolution is upon us, and we’re ready to arm our consumers with the right information and materials to make sure they lead the way in the [...]
Ask anyone and they will tell you that food production is one of the most important things we do as a society. There are several control components that come together to make all of this possible. These industrial components are important in the processing and quite often distribution part of the entire process. There might [...]
Global warming is everyone’s business. From the parents watching their children play in the parks to business leaders who want sustainable profits, we all have a part to do. Of course, being a member of the eco-friendly industry movement means the Industrial Components Group has a place at the table. It’s a responsibility to the planet and [...]
