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CSI Happy Hour – Baby Pictures for Mother\’s Day Friday Afternoon we all video called and tried to figure out who was who.  See if you can figure it out! Happy Mother\’s Day!!

Goods to Person in a Brave New World. Brandon Hunter will be co-hosting a webinar with Joe McGiness of OPEX Corporation to discuss the future of Material Handling.   This coming Tuesday May 5th at 4PM EST Brandon Hunter of System in Motion will be hosting a Webinar on Goods to Person technology with Joe McGinnis of OPEX. I am hoping that some of you would be able to join the webinar,Goods to Person Technology will shape how we do eCommerce in the future. In this Seminar we plan to dive deeper into this technology. Check out the video to learn more.  VIDEO LINK Topic: Goods to Person in a Brave New World We will be discussing: Labor Supply shortages – In your business and ours Cost justifications for Goods to Person Technology Major project deployment times Unique Solutions Micro Warehousing what is it and when does it make sense. Time: May 5, 2020 04:00 PM EST REGISTER HERE

Employee Profile in MHEDA Journal \”@Work\” Austin King has been with System in Motion since he graduated from Purdue University. Austin\’s educational background is an Industrial Engineering Technology degree with a Supply Chain concentration including a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification. These foundational blocks have helped him and System in Motion achieve success in System Integration, Project Engineering and Sales. We first met Austin when he attended the MHEDA convention as part of a Student Tour Group. This year he led a Student Tour Group for us and MHEDA at Modex 2020 in Atlanta. His engineering background has helped move the needle on our ability to supply customers with a first-class Customer Experience. Read the entire article in his words here (Click Here).

With today\’s environment we need to do all we can to keep our Employees Safe and Healthy Securing the entrances to your facility is important.  Many facilities have never installed a \”Drivers Cage\” to secure a space for the drivers to wait until they can be helped.  These small secure welded wire cages provide a safe place for the drivers or warehouse visitors to wait.  With today\’s environment, these small secure rooms are even more important and the use of them has expanded beyond just a Drivers rooms. Typical wall panels are roughly 4\’ x 8\’ and available in 1\’ increments.  The modular design allows Security Cages to be created in many shapes and sizes to match your facilities needs. Another option to create a small waiting area could be the High Visibility Guardrail.  The Guard rail can be used to keep visitors and employees out of a traffic zone for fork trucks.  These are not the standard galvanized highway rails.  These are solid steel, heavy duty units intended to stop fork trucks from damaging equipment and protect pedestrians.  Components to create your custom, safe, and secure zone are ready for immediate shipment.  For more information, use the link below or give us a call. Learn More! Click Here.

There will be no disruption to our support of the supply chain industry. We are maintaining our support of the Supply Chain, Logistics, and Material Handling industry.  Many companies within these industries are essential to providing products or services in response to the current global pandemic.  If your facility is operational we are here to support you.  Many states have, and others may, enact lock down protocols.  As these are announced, Systems in Motion Group will continue to monitor and adjust how we can provide support for your operations.  If you need Facility Improvements, Material, Maintenance, Spare Parts, or projects to increase the efficiency of your operations, we are able to help. In a letter to the Systems in Motion group, Scott Lee (President) said, \”In summary, there are sections of the Order which define the types of businesses classified as “essential”. Fortunately, for all SIM companies, we are classified as “essential”. This is mainly because we supply, service, and perform projects for other companies also defined as “essential”. For example, shortly after receiving a copy of the Order, we received a spare parts order from a medical company requiring these components to insure uninterrupted service of their products. \”Maintenance and spare parts are available and will continue to be ordered and processed as usual. There will be no disruption to our support of the supply chain industries.

Fitness Program put together for students and parents for staying fit I wanted to pass this on as an opportunity.  Below is a modified statement from G.W. Mix.  GW has a number of roles at our local high school.  Parent, Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Student Advocate and Family Liaison to Administration and Teachers, \”Challenge Success\” Parent liaison, etc.  This was rolled out to the CDM Lacrosse team last week. \”As gyms and other workout facilities have been forced to close, we realize that everyone at home could use a fitness plan suitable for the entire family. In my role as Student Advocate and Family Liaison, I (GW Mix) asked Pat to put together a program we could share with the CDM community. Over the past few days, Pat and his colleague Kyle Eastman have worked tirelessly to build a simple and easy-to-manage program for all of you. We are excited to announce the CDM Challenge Success Family Fitness Project, a collaboration with Cuirim Sports Recovery. The program that Pat and Cuirim Sports Recovery has put together includes daily workouts, at several different levels of difficulty, that can be effectively done at home by everyone in the family. Just click on the link below to get started. I sincerely hope you find the program helpful. Be sure to stay healthy and make the best of the newfound time you have with your family.\” The Link to Family Home Workout Program is working, just not blue.   Click here to START!

The Modex2020 Booth is set up and ready to go!! System in Motion is ready in Atlanta for Modex2020!  Modex2020 is the one of the largest events for our industry.  Due to the concerns for our friends and families, the Leadership Team has reduced the number of employees we are sending to the show to a minimum.   We are supporting  MHI on following the guidelines to keep everyone safe.

Can you Bowl a strike? Stop by our booth and bowl a strike in our Wii Sports competition.  Every Strike gains an entry into our daily draw for prizes.Have a question about automating your Warehouse?  As part of the Systems in Motion Group, we will have Equipment, Service, Controls and Installation experts in our booth to answer any question you may have. Set up an appointment with us to reserve your time. Click Here for an appointment. Not sure about how to bowl a strike?  This link may help you prepare to win!

Free Webinar on Best Practices for Conveyor Safety by Boyce Bonham, Chair of the CEMA Safety Committee (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association) With so many warehouses and distribution centers utilizing conveyors to facilitate load movement and transport, they’ve almost become part of the landscape and easy to take for granted. And yet, as safety is a top priority when integrating any automation — including conveyors — into a warehouse operation, it is critical to exercise caution in both their use and maintenance. REGISTER HERE FOR THE FREE WEBINARIn this 30-minute webinar, moderated by Alpine Supply Chain Solutions’ Michael Wohlwend, conveyor guru Boyce Bonham will detail the industry standards and best practices that are both important and useful for safely integrating conveyors into an operation. Bonham will share a collection of tools available to help with training operators and maintenance personnel to safely interact with conveyors. Participants will also learn what standards should be followed when utilizing conveyors, how to safely operate them, and the proper procedures for safe conveyor maintenance and repair. This session is ideal for operations teams currently using conveyors (or thinking of implementing new conveyor systems), as well as for persons responsible for equipment maintenance and operator training. The webinar is part of the formal, two-year alliance formed by OSHA and the Midwest WERCouncil. The two organizations are working together to provide training, outreach and education to WERC members and industry stakeholders on reducing and preventing exposure to common safety and health hazards found in our industry. Among the areas of focus are material handling, forklifts, loading docks, conveyors, machine guarding, machine safety procedures and struck-by hazards. Presented by: Boyce Bonham, Chief Engineer, Hytrol System in Motion Company Boyce Bonham’s career in the conveyor industry spans 35 years, during which time he has served in multiple engineering functions including equipment and system design. An active member of the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA), Bonham has served in multiple positions including Chair of the CEMA Engineering Conference and Chair of the CEMA Safety Committee.

Come see and hear the exciting announcement at our Booth #1707 We\’re packing up and heading to MODEX 2020 March 9-12 in Atlanta Georgia. As the speed of manufacturing, supply chain and transportation operations continues to accelerate, the future of our industry depends on today’s forward-thinking decisions. From illuminating education to next-generation technology and equipment in action, MODEX lets you see what’s coming – and take advantage of it to power your supply chain with endless possibilities for years to come. MODEX 2020 will allow you to make new contacts, discover cutting-edge solutions, and learn the latest trends that are sure to give you a leg up on the competition. Here, you’ll encounter the best our industry has to offer. Modex 2020 Appointment Request at Our Booth-#1707 Link to Free Online Attendee Registration