March 2026
Modern Materials Handling’s 2026 Outlook Survey shows that while some companies are pacing near-term materials handling and warehouse automation investments, longer-term confidence is growing, with increased spending planned for robotics, AMRs, WMS, WCS, and other automation software.
Gauging Customer Satisfaction and Improving Loyalty Starts with Asking the Right Questions
The success of a business is not always how many new customers you gain but how many loyal customers you retain. Top-quality service may be the goal of your company, but unless you ask your customers their feedback, you’ll never know if you are achieving that goal. You’ll never truly know the quality of your service unless you ask those you serve.
2026 Grinding and Shredding Guide
Choosing a grinder or shredder depends on factors related to a company’s application. What do you need to reduce? Is it hardwood or softwood? What species? Do you need to grind slabs, edgings, trim ends, and other residual material from a sawmill or scragg mill? Or trim ends from cants and scrap from lumber remanufacturing? Is it recycling pallet scrap from dismantling pallets to reclaim usable lumber?
Wood Grinder Maintenance Guide
Proper maintenance is critical for your grinder to function properly. Some maintenance best practices are obvious. You should follow a manufacturer’s recommendations for regular maintenance or a preventative maintenance program. But what else should pallet and lumber companies know when it comes to maintenance best practices?
Managing Difficult Employees Doesn’t Have to Be Mission Impossible
Every organization has a few problem employees: the chronic latecomer, the meeting interrupter, the constant critic. Left unchecked, their behavior damages morale and productivity. These practical case studies show how supervisors can address toxic conduct constructively and help struggling workers become more effective contributors.