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21: Understanding automated material handling systems. CP Rail's merger proposal rejected
Category: Business
Duration: 00:31:34
Publish Date: 2015-12-09 06:30:00
Description:

In this episode, we discuss how automated material handling systems can benefit your supply chain and lower warehousing costs. We look at why CP Rail's merger proposal was reject by Norfolk Southern and how Reg feels about the Bears handing the game to the 49ers. 

 

Featured News:

Norkfolk Southern rejects CP Rail's merger proposal

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/norfolk-southern-reject-cprail-1.3350374

http://business.financialpost.com/investing/trading-desk/why-cp-rail-has-the-right-approach-for-norfolk-southern

We look to answer:

  • Why CP Rail was looking to merge? Benefits to CP?
  • Why did Norfolk Southern reject the proposal?
  • Going forward?

 

Featured topic:

Automated material handling systems

http://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/blog/what-are-automated-material-handling-systems-and-how-do-they-lower-landed-cost

 

 We discuss the following questions: 

  • What are automated material handling systems?
  • Types of handling systems?
  • Why use them? Benefits?
  • How do they lower total landed costs?
  • How do they help employee safety and job satisfaction?
  • What new job specializations arise from automation?
  • Are they affordable?

Additional articles:

Delivery automation:

http://www.cnbc.com/2015/12/04/amazon-get-out-of-the-skies-keep-your-eyes-on-the-road.html

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20151205/business/151209403/

 

Featured resource:

1. Material Handling Automation Information

http://www.globalspec.com/learnmore/machine_design_fabrication/material_handling_automation

IHS Engineering360 provides an excellent primer on material handling automation including a reference guide:

http://wwwme.nchu.edu.tw/~CIM/courses/Flexible%20Manufacturing%20Systems/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20Chapter10F-Automated%20Material%20Handling%20and%20Storage%20Systems.pdf

 

2. Top 20 systems suppliers of 2015

http://www.mmh.com/article/top_20_systems_suppliers_2015

Great list if your business is interested in using automated material handling systems. 

 

Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us:

Twitter @Calgaryregion

Email: business@calgaryregion.ca

Web: squareonesupplychain.ca

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