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This October, FlexMation will join manufacturers, engineers, operations professionals and industry leaders at MD&M Midwest 2026, one of the Midwest’s largest gatherings for advanced manufacturing. The show runs October 28–29 at the Minneapolis Convention Center — just up the road from our home in Burnsville, Minnesota. MD&M Midwest is much broader than a medical-device trade…
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In industrial production settings, moving materials efficiently can make a noticeable difference in day-to-day operations. Whether it’s an automotive facility, warehouse, food-processing plant, or fabrication shop, smoother material handling can help employees save time, work more safely, and keep production on schedule. Custom industrial carts are especially valuable in industrial settings because they’re designed for…
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In case picking, speed and accuracy are often treated like competing priorities. Move too quickly, and mistakes can increase. Slow down, and productivity suffers. But in many warehouses, that tension is less about worker performance and more about how the picking system is designed. When SKUs are slotted logically, travel distances are reduced, replenishment stays…
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Today’s supply chains demand speed, efficiency, and accuracy at every stage of the operation. Customers expect faster delivery, broader product selection, and error-free fulfillment, making it essential for warehouses and production facilities to optimize every square foot and every workflow. Industrial flow racks help meet those demands by using gravity to move inventory from the…
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June is National Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about workplace safety and recognizing the importance of protecting employees from preventable injuries. In manufacturing environments, creating a safer workplace starts with designing processes that prioritize worker protection. That’s where FlexMation’s lean manufacturing solutions make a difference. Our lean manufacturing products help create secure…
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Take a look around a typical assembly floor and familiar scenes emerge: workers leaving their stations to fetch components, containers piled wherever space allows, and procedures that seem streamlined in theory but fall apart in reality. The real problem isn’t the workflow. Rather, it’s the workstation itself. Most current workstations are static, designed for a…
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Warehouses today face mounting demands to accomplish more while using fewer resources. With SKU numbers on the rise, orders getting trickier, and customers expecting rapid service, many operations instinctively focus on labor by hiring more people, pushing for faster picking, or tweaking procedures. But the real culprit behind most inefficiencies isn’t the workforce. It’s often…
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Order picking plays a critical role in warehousing and fulfillment operations. When you boil order picking down to the basics, it involves finding and collecting items from storage to complete customer orders. This process brings inventory planning into practical action and highlights the effectiveness of warehouse operations. Whether in distribution centers, eCommerce fulfillment sites, retail…
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Warehouses today face growing demands to maximize productivity in every aspect. They must use less space, manage operations with fewer staff, and work faster to handle increasing inventory levels. As the number of products rises and customers expect quicker delivery, operating efficiently becomes non-negotiable for success. A practical solution for boosting efficiency, without expanding warehouse…
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As we ease our way into 2026, manufacturers find themselves at a crossroads. Years of contraction and ongoing questions about trade and global demand have left the industry seeking a new equilibrium. Yet, innovation is accelerating: Emerging technologies are reshaping every aspect of manufacturing, from AI-driven forecasting to adaptable, next-generation production lines. According to Deloitte’s…
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