Menu menu Blog Home When is an ASRS System a Good Fit? November 18, 2021 by Scott Stone Automated storage and retrieval systems are becoming more commonly deployed in today’s modern distribution, manufacturing and warehousing facilities because they make more sense than ever in an age of escalating demand and declining labor availability. When does this level of automation make sense? Read the rest of this entry » Posted in Automation, E-Commerce, Order Picking & Fulfillment, ROI| 0 Comments Guardians Of The Facility – Guard Booths And Security November 9, 2021 by Evan Fleishacker Above: Aluminum guard shack at facility entrance Security considerations for any facility are a neverending search. In this day and age, you want to make sure your employees feel comfortable and safe from potential harm so that they can work without fear. One aspect of security that seems to only increase over time is the notion of access, and how much you want to allow for your operations. Especially in the new normal of Covid-19, access is now pushed to the forefront of a manager’s thinking concerning security. One overlooked area in controlling access to your building is by way of a guard booth or shack. Sure, it can seem an afterthought, or possibly an expense not worth undertaking…..but to truly limit the access your facility gets, adding a guard shack is putting a secure solution on the frontlines of your operations, while also adding an engaging first impression to customers. Read the rest of this entry » Posted in Security| 0 Comments Pallet Racks and Outdoor Storage November 4, 2021 by Scott Stone Above: outdoor pallet rack with wind break wall and sloped roof Most pallet racks and other industrial storage rack types are used indoors, safe from the rigors of cold, heat and wind, but some storage applications demand outdoor storage. We see those frequently in retail, manufacturing and fabrication operations. Sometimes, rack storage also serves as overflow in distribution operations or warehousing. Seasonal storage is often an outdoor racking application. For outdoor installations, rack specifications can be different from indoor applications for the exact same load profiles due to environmental factors and the punishment racks take from wind and elements. But you can use racks outdoors safely. Read the rest of this entry » Posted in Cold Storage, Docks & Shipping, Pallet and Industrial Racks, Space Optimization & Planning| 0 Comments Cisco-Eagle Promotes Bryan Gauger to Vice President of Systems Integration November 2, 2021 by Scott Stone Effective November 1, 2021, Bryan Gauger has been named Vice President of Systems Integration according to Cisco-Eagle President Darein Gandall. Gauger brings decades of experience and a long list of accomplishments to the role. He started his material handling career as a CAD technician in 1996 and quickly rose to managing Cisco-Eagle’s CAD group. Gauger subsequently was promoted to work in various roles, including project management and application design positions. Read the rest of this entry » Posted in ESOP, News| 0 Comments Cisco-Eagle’s 2021 ESOP Poster October 21, 2021 by Evan Fleishacker Cisco-Eagle holds an annual poster contest to celebrate our employee ownership culture. Being a 100% employee-owned company, we strive to create ways for our members to share their talents. This is part of our effort to help us embrace the partnership culture that lets us deliver exceptional service. This year, Christine Perry designed the winning poster. Read the rest of this entry » Posted in ESOP, News| 0 Comments Pallet Rack Load Distribution Guide October 19, 2021 by Scott Stone Pallet racks are probably the most common warehouse storage equipment in the world, and for good reason: they’re safe, versatile and use the vertical cube of high-bay warehouses when correctly specified, loaded, unloaded and used within the rack’s tolerance. Load distribution–the way a load sits on your racks–is a critical factor for safe usage. Here’s how to get it right. Read the rest of this entry » Tags: pallet racks, rack safety, RMI, warehouse storage Posted in Pallet and Industrial Racks, Safety & Ergonomics, Warehousing| 0 Comments Cisco-Eagle Promotes Eric Zuniga to Applications Specialist October 14, 2021 by Scott Stone Cisco-Eagle has promoted Eric Zuniga to Applications Specialist according to Systems Integration Manager Bryan Gauger. Read the rest of this entry » Posted in Automation, ESOP, News| 0 Comments A Review of New Forklift Safety Technologies & Methods October 12, 2021 by Scott Stone Like many technologies, forklift safety sensors and alarms progress the more the need is stressed. Cisco-Eagle’s Safety Automation Group has built a suite of solutions that can help in more specific situations. Let’s review some of the newest technologies you can implement and where they might be the most helpful. Read the rest of this entry » Posted in AisleCop, Safety & Ergonomics, Warehousing| 0 Comments Forklift Multi-Tasking – Using Accessories That Matter October 7, 2021 by Evan Fleishacker As new technologies emerge to help keep forklifts safer around pedestrians and each other, finding new ways to utilize your fleet of forklifts is more important than ever. Since supply chains are tight, more efficiency and safety should matter more than ever. Forklift accessories provide that aid in daily processes can offer that extra help without new lift trucks. But what kind of accessories are out there? Read the rest of this entry » Posted in Product Ideas, Warehousing| 0 Comments A Guide to Shoe Sorter Applications October 5, 2021 by Scott Stone Conveyor systems with shoe sorters are the go-to method for carton or parcel handling divert applications, but aren’t limited to just those types of loads. Shoe sorters are gentle with the product, fast and reliable with lower maintenance than other sortation options. What are the best applications for shoe sorter conveyors? Read the rest of this entry » Posted in Automation, Conveyor, Cross Docking, E-Commerce| 0 Comments « Older Entries Read our customer reviews 1-888-997-3496 Office Locations | Tools & Information Store Policies & Information Security Privacy Policy Return Policy Customer Service Account Site Map Español para Chile © Cisco-Eagle 2021. All Rights Reserved