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The University of Nebraska-Omaha operates one of the state’s few programs dedicated to supply chains. Steve Schulz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Logistics & Supply Chain Management, said the program focuses on all the latest innovations regarding supply chain technology. ...
The global plastic waste crisis is worsening at an alarming rate—each year, over 360 million tons of plastic is produced worldwide, yet only 9% is effectively recycled, according to recent statistics. A staggering 79% ends up in landfills, oceans, or natural environments, polluting ecosystems and threatening sustainable development. Traditional mechanical recycling, which relies on melting ...
Temperatures Drop. Moisture Rises. Chutes Plug. According to Sukup Manufacturing, a plugged bin or chute costs one facility $50,000 a day in lost production and labor. In mining, blocked chutes are responsible for about 60% of conveyor-related accidents, per the Australian Mine Safety Journal. ...
Workforce shortages in the U.S. have sparked great energy toward technology. The urgency to implement automated work processes continues to ...
Organizations face a storm of challenges: the strain of product demand, limited supply chain resources, and an unprecedented exodus of people leaving the workforce. Thankfully, Industry 4.0 technology and systems provide some ...
As bulk material management continues its digital transformation, industries are turning to sensors and weighing systems to eliminate manual measurements and streamline production. However, when accuracy is insufficient, operators face major obstacles: financial disparities, underutilized storage capacity, frequent downtime, and weak ...
Inventory mistakes are amplified when errors accumulate and impact corporate financial statements. Storing inventory that you cannot see—such as in bins and silos—can be particularly risky if manual measurements and estimations are the basis for calculating inventory value. Bulk solid inventory is handled in several ...
The cost of storing materials—along with related salaries, transportation, handling, taxes, insurance, depreciation, and shrinkage—could add up to 10-30% of total inventory costs, according to Investopedia. ...
Today's cloud-based programs are compatible with a wide range of sensors and measurement technologies. Their versatility lends them to be used with bins, tanks, or silos of different shapes and sizes, storing all types of grain, ingredients, or ...
Measure Volume in a Wedge or Pie-Shape Silo For operators, having accurate data about the amount and dollar value of material on hand can help reduce safety stock, increase inventory turns, and pay for itself by freeing up spend that could be tied up in inventory. Operations that manage inventory in pie-shaped silo segments now have a solution that provides accurate volume data thanks to the ...
Not long ago, bulk material management involved dirty clipboards and measuring tapes to track grain, plastic, or cement inventory stored in a bin or silo. Enter digital transformation. Organizations continue to embrace digital transformation to replace antiquated processes using high-tech instruments like BinMaster level sensors and accompanying software. ...
Facing tighter environmental and energy‑saving mandates, the central claim is that the asphalt drum mix plant manufacturer is focusing upgrades that directly lower emissions, reduce fuel consumption, and improve material efficiency—changes that increase the aftermarket value of asphalt plants for sale. Buyers should evaluate specific retrofits and factory configurations that target ...
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Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes are widely used in ports, logistics yards, precast yards, and heavy industrial facilities for handling large and heavy loads. Unlike rail-mounted cranes, RTG cranes rely heavily on hydraulic systems to perform essential functions such as steering, braking, suspension control, and in some designs, lifting assistance. Because these systems operate under high ...
A Chemistry-Based Approach to Fly and Odor Control Abstract Persistent fly infestations and odor generation in agricultural, industrial, and municipal systems are commonly treated as surface-level sanitation issues. However, growing evidence suggests these challenges are rooted in the structural and microbial dynamics of biofilm. This article examines the role of biofilm as a foundational ...
The global hospitality sector wastes approximately 100 million tonnes of food annually, with waste streams spanning hotel buffets, restaurant portions, and spoilage. This waste incurs direct costs of around €300 million each year and drives greenhouse gas emissions through landfill methane. As Ireland pursues a target to halve food waste by 2030 under the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the ...
The Problem: In the manufacturing of cardboard boxes, ink is used to print a client’s information on the container. During the change-outs of the printing press, the ink is washed off the printing roller to ready the process for the next client’s container. This washing generates a waste ink high in solids that in order to discharge the box manufacturer has paid excessive discharge ...
The Problem: Undercarriage wash operations generate a waste stream of emulsified oils, metals, and organics. High emulsifying degreaser provides easy removal of oils and grease from the vehicle using a pressure washer but leaves wastewater that is difficult to treat for either recycle or discharge. Oils and grease remain in chemical emulsification. The wastewater also contains metals, COD, and ...
We have performed initial treatment on the sample to determine feasibility using the ClearFlow process scenario. The results we have obtained are very good considering the clarity of the post treated sample. The photo below provides a visual representation of the ClearFlow process scenario. A more detailed testing is being completed to determine the effective dosing rate of the Clayfloc for ...
We have performed initial treatment on the sample to determine feasibility using the ClearFlow process scenario. The results we have obtained are very good considering the clarity of the post-treated sample. The photo below provides a visual representation of the ClearFlow process scenario. A more detailed testing is being completed to determine the effective dosing rate of the Clayfloc for ...
The Problem: This company is a hazardous materials transport company based in Illinois with 25 locations around the Eastern US. In several locations they operate wash racks to keep the fleet of trucks clean. They generate a volume of waste water that is contaminated with oils, solids, organics and salts. They required the reuse of the wash water. They prides themselves on a clean fleet for visual ...