Material Handling & Manufacturing Automation Blog

This is the Abel Womack material handling and manufacturing blog.

Blog: How to Plan, Optimize and Manage Today’s Operations to Succeed

About the Author

Grant Gibree is an Account Manager focused on developing relationships and helping businesses in southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod improve productivity, efficiency and their bottom line.

January 17, 2022 -

It’s no surprise that the economic ecosystem has been disrupted from the pandemic. Supply chain issues have caused a snowball effect with lead times at an all-time high and inventory levels at an … [Read more...]

Blog: 7 Accelerating Pandemic Trends That are Here to Stay

January 10, 2022 -

I saw on this morning’s Sunday news programs a segment that showed how many societal and business trends have been significantly accelerated by the pandemic. Of course, remote work trends seem to be … [Read more...]

Blog: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2021

January 3, 2022 -

2021 was a busy year for Abel Womack. Despite dealing with long product lead times and a few price increases, demand was strong, and we were fortunate to have gained some new customers throughout the … [Read more...]

Blog: Year End Musings circa 2021

December 27, 2021 -

Covid Here we go again… again. Wow, who’d have thought the Pandemic would still be with us and, quite possibly, getting worse. I sure didn’t and, like all of us, I’m just trying to ride it out. I’m … [Read more...]

Blog: Serving up Good Cheer this Holiday

December 20, 2021 -

With the holidays here and a new year upon us, it’s a great time to take a few moments to reflect and give thanks for the blessings in our life. At Abel Womack, we’re fortunate to work with a great … [Read more...]

Blog: Safety First: The Importance of Safety Training for Forklift Operators

December 13, 2021 -

At Abel Womack, one of the essential things we speak with our customers about is the importance of forklift safety, primarily due to the wide variety of forklift hazards that exist. Many forklift … [Read more...]

Blog: A Fork in the Road: Common Forklift Hazards and How to Overcome Them

December 6, 2021 -

The way a forklift operator operates their truck is of utmost importance to their safety and the safety of those around them. There are many critical considerations that forklift drivers and the … [Read more...]

Blog: The Backsaver™: Southworth Products Give Workers a Lift

November 29, 2021 -

Southworth Products Corp, founded in 1890, is the world’s largest manufacturer of ergonomic material handling equipment. They carry an extensive line of different materials designed to make the work … [Read more...]

Blog: Finding the Right Automated Solutions for Your Operation

November 22, 2021 -

Intelligent, automated warehouses and distribution centers are the way of the future. But not all automation solutions are right for every facility. After you’ve analyzed your facility and optimized … [Read more...]

Blog: What it Means to be a Part of TMHNA

November 8, 2021 -

I recently had the honor of being a part of an Accelerated Learning Experience put on by Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA). It included young professionals from Raymond, Toyota and … [Read more...]

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