In this edition of Workplace Material Handling & Safety, author Michael Terry, Content Developer at Harpak-ULMA, examines how unnecessary manual product handling can quietly undermine safety, productivity, and profitability. Terry highlights the value of evaluating every product touch across the production line to identify bottlenecks and process gaps. Drawing on Harpak-ULMA automation expertise, he explains how targeted solutions, integrated product flow, and incremental automation can reduce ergonomic risks, improve throughput, and strengthen the business case for future automation investments.
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