Material Handling & Manufacturing Automation Blog

This is the Abel Womack material handling and manufacturing blog.

Blog: Warehouse Safety in a Digital World

About the Author

Tim McMahon is an Account Manager focused on building new relationships and helping DC’s and manufacturers improve productivity, efficiency and optimization while using automation and robotics to overcome today’s labor challenges. He also provides material handling equipment and support to customers in northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire areas.

April 28, 2025 -

In today’s technology-driven environment, digital distractions are everywhere. Combine that with a fast-paced warehouse where heavy equipment operates constantly, and safety becomes more important … [Read more...]

Blog: Unlock Cost Savings And Sustainability By Going Electric

April 14, 2025 -

As more states move to phase out internal combustion (IC) forklifts—those powered by LPG, gasoline, or diesel—to electric models, it's important to consider more than just the change in power source. … [Read more...]

Blog: Bottleneck Breakthroughs: How Automation Transformed Productivity & Morale

March 31, 2025 -

Identifying the Challenge Recently, a medical device manufacturing customer of Abel Womack was interested in streamlining some systems processes. One of their priorities was to trim the fat while … [Read more...]

Blog: How to Take Advantage of the Vertical Cube

March 17, 2025 -

You’ve just moved in a new facility for your growing company. As you plan to layout and outfit the facility, you’ve realized you’re not utilizing the vertical cube to store your raw materials, … [Read more...]

Blog: Modular Offices: Making the Most Out of Existing Space

March 3, 2025 -

You have a need for more functional space within your warehouse, but you are unsure of the costs and disruptions adding this necessary stick-built structure will create. Have you considered inplant … [Read more...]

Blog: Unlock Hidden Storage Potential: Discover Vertical Bump-outs

February 17, 2025 -

We’ve had clients who would be excellent candidates for storing their goods in our Kardex vertical storage systems, except for the fact that they have low ceilings. In these cases, they would need … [Read more...]

Blog: Extra Storage Space is Not the Final Frontier

February 3, 2025 -

Look Within Your Own Walls to Maximize Your Pallet Racking Storage Managing storage space efficiently is one of the biggest challenges in warehouses and distribution centers in today’s economy. … [Read more...]

Blog: 9 Key Signs Your Warehouse Should Invest in AGVs

January 20, 2025 -

Throughout industries today, everyone is speaking about automation, and a key buzzword is “AGVs” or Automated Guided Vehicles. But as a company, how can you determine if moving to an AGV is … [Read more...]

Blog: Industry Experts Share Warehouse Automation Trends

January 13, 2025 -

The past few years have challenged and transformed how businesses operate, making innovation and adaptability more critical than ever to stay competitive. Material handling and warehousing continue to … [Read more...]

Blog: 2024 Musings from the Rolodex of My Mind

December 30, 2024 -

My mentor, boss, and friend John used to write a blog recapping the previous year. Here is my take on 2024.For those of the younger generation, if you don’t know what a Rolodex is, ask Siri. Or do … [Read more...]