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Safe Summer Travel Tips from System in Motion All of us here at System in Motion want you and your families to be safe if you are heading out Summer Family Trips, so here are a few tips we have compiled to ensure your travels are fun and safe.1- Know and Beware of the ScamsScams unfortunately are everywhere, whether you are traveling around the block or around the world. Before you depart, spend a few minutes looking up the most common and current scams noted for the area you traveling to. Here in Arizona, we need to be on the lookout for suspect credit card readers at gas station fuel pumps. This quick search can help identify some simple warnings to be aware of so you don’t get scammed out of an enjoyable trip. 2- Write Down Emergency Contact Info When traveling things happen, from a flat tire on a busy freeway you are not familiar with to medical emergencies. Having all of the local emergency contact info along with important phone numbers saved in one accessible place will help have everything quick in a stressful situation. Using a simplified app on your phone is great as well as a laminated hard copy incase a stolen phone is the emergency. 3 – Check State Dept. Website If traveling abroad, you can visit the US state department website for current issues threats that pertain to the area of the world you are heading to. Keep a note that this site will give you all of the possible circumstances that may exist. Likely hood is defined differently, so research with optimism. 4 – Safeguard Your Valuables While traveling, either domestically or abroad, utilize methods to safeguard you valuables. Use lockers with your own lock if possible, safes and other security measures to ensure that you make it home with all the items you took on you adventure. 5 – Insurances There are several means of protecting yourself via insurance. Most travel companies (airlines, hotels, travel agencies, etc.) offer you the options to protect your trip investment. Review all options to decide which if any is right for you. Also, research if additional personal or vehicle insurance is required based on your travel location; such as Mexican Auto Insurance, home rental protection, or health care add-ons. 6 – Email your Itinerary to Family & Friends As you schedule and book you destinations, compile a day by day outline of where you are going and specific locations that you are staying. Once your list is completed, send that out to friends and family so in case of an emergency, some will know your whereabouts, or expected whereabouts. 7 – Limit Social Media Posts While Gone Traveling with your family and friends will make lasting memories that will definitely be captured on your camera. In the current world of technology and social media try to limit your posts, or at a minimum, limit the location or time stamps of those pictures you post. Those with poor intentions can track your absence and target your home while you are away. 8 – Crucial Supplies While packing your bag with all of your essentials try to add in a couple emergency supplies that could come in handy. Items like a first aid kit, flash light, OTC medications, basic tool set, road hazard kit and like items may help keep an issue from becoming a problem. 9 – Be Aware of What You are Wearing Do some research one where you are going. Limit flashy cloths and jewelry and safe guard your phones and cameras. If you are traveling specifically to a foreign country, look at religious and cultural customs to not where clothing the locals may see as offensive. 10 – Baggage Keep your baggage close. Limit opportunities for your bag to be taken or tampered with. Looking into locking suitcases or adding a lock to your bag can help deter both. Never leave your luggage unattended and try your best to keep it tethered to you at all times you are in public spaces.

System in Motion recognized with \”Top 6\” Award by Hytrol Conveyor System in Motion Named Hytrol Top 6 Integration PartnerRecently, Hytrol Conveyor honored System in Motion as a Top 6 Integration Partner for 2018. Each year Hytrol names their Top 6 most impactful Integration Partners/Distributors based on annual sales figures.  Chuck Waddle, Vice President of Business Development, presented the award to Scott Lee and Leah Lee at an award ceremony recently held in Jackson Hole, WY. System in Motion was Number 1 in Hytrol’s Group 2 standings. Scott Lee, System in Motion President, accepted the award on behalf of the entire CSI Team. “All of us at CSI are honored to receive this award and to be recognized as one of Hytrol’s Top Integration Partners world wide,” Lee said. “Integration Partners are more than important to Hytrol. They are the natural extension of our business process,” says David Peacock, Hytrol President. “They understand their markets, they guide product innovations, and they push us to continuously improve-our products, our quality, and our value. They are able to do this because of their industry-leading expertise and their unmatched ability to connect customer’s needs to Hytrol’s capabilities” Hytrol is the largest conveyor manufacturer in North America. Thank you to our Customer Partners for your confidence. Without you we would not have earned this award!

Ever have one of those days…   When Darry (our technician) arrived, the conveyor was leaning over and being supported by a lift truck. 4 supports were ripped from the floor.  He made new and bigger foot plates where needed, welded, re-anchored them, and used material onsite to strengthen the line. Inspected and tested the line. A note from the customer: Darry, Thanks for responding to our emergency and getting us back up and operational so quickly. It good to know that we have a partner in System in Motion that we can count on!!! Everyone here at Thermo Fisher appreciates your hard work and dedication. Bernard Gordon Facilities & Services ManagerThermo Fisher ScientificHanover Park, IL

Hytrol Engineers help select the correct sortation based on Performance and Cost requirements Hytrol Engineer Chris Bullard spent some time organizing an article to help prospective customers understand the differences between the various sortation options available.  From less than 20 cases per minute to over 100 cases per minute, Hytrol has the solutions.   Chris\’s article is available in the link below.  Contact the System in Motion local office to review your specific needs.https://blog.hytrol.com/selecting-a-sortation-conveyor

An Ergonomic Solution for Manual Case Handling   Last year a customer engaged us to help find a solution that would eliminate back injuries.  Operators need to move boxes between lines or to a Pallet Build area.  The boxes are 16” x 22” and weight 45 pounds.  Charlie Ensminger from out Missouri office was able to provide a few options to choose from.  The customer approved the use of a Gorbel Crane system with a custom vacuum lifter.  The rotation of the jib crane and 10’ long arm allowed one crane / lifter head to complete the solution for all of the customer’s needs.   Contact us for your custom Ergonomic Solution today!

Enhance the Ship Process with Automated Print and Apply   In a recent project, Systems in Motion integrated with the customer\’s WMS to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the labeling process.  Many Distribution Centers are requiring the label size and placement with rigid standards.  We have provided systems with both label placement verification and label data verification.  This solution results in almost 100% label accuracy.  We work in tandem with the customer\’s QC requirement and  WMS information to significantly increase the efficiency over the older manual process.  This specific process also required no Compressed air.  Contact us today for your custom Print and Apply Solution.

Annual Systems In Motion Holiday Party was a fun time for all A huge thank you goes out to the KVK Team for hosting the invading horde of Systems in Motion employees last Friday.  The event was filled with good times, good food, some awards, and a few questionable games.   Scott Lee presented a number of awards for years of service at the event.  Joe Kozman, Richard Vinyard, and Kevin Knourek combine for almost 100 years of knowledge in the industry, applications, solutions, and probably a few nightmares along the way.  This kind of experience is so important to all we do. The culture committee worked hard, but not as hard as Ken in the shop for basically giving up his domain.  To thank him, we forced him to play \”The 2 Jason\’s Family Feud\” and watch some questionable Karaoke.   Merry Christmas to all and Have a Safe and Happy New Year!!

System in Motion Inc, Awarded MHEDA\’s Most Valuable Partner Award for 7th Consecutive Year Schaumburg, IL – System in Motion, Inc. has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for 2019, based on their accomplishments in 2018.  This is the seventh time System in Motion has earned an MVP Award from the industry’s trade association, MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). Award recipients must satisfy a rigorous set of criteria with less than 10% of the association’s membership earning the award.   As a 2019 MVP, System in Motion Solutions has successfully demonstrated a commitment to business excellence, professionalism and good stewardship. To qualify for the annual MVP Award companies are required to provide evidence of their commitment to their partners in business including their customers, employees and suppliers.  They must satisfy criteria in the following important areas: Industry Advocacy Customer Service & Safety Practices Business Networking Continuing Education Business Best Practices

Thank you to everyone that donated to such an amazing cause! The cars were filled with clothes and toys, For two moms and their girls and boys. Our SIM family was so thrilled to bring joy and cheer, To two deserving families this magical time of year. It is such a great feeling delivering books and sweaters, And since we can\’t see their faces, we\’ll wait for their letters. Telling us how much they appreciate and adore, That is what we do this for. Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

Awarded the 20 Years of Service Award System in Motion Solutions is all about building relationships, one solution at a time so when Hytrol presented us with this 20 year service award, we were truly honored. To be acknowledged for partnering and growing with such a cornerstone in the material handling industry, was incredible! Thank you Hytrol System in Motion Company and here is to many, many years together