Customers are continuously demanding faster deliveries from companies. Order fulfillment from warehouses has a significant impact on the speed of deliveries. Thus, in the advent of online shopping, the efficiency of order fulfillment matters more than ever. The warehouse pick rate significantly impacts the efficiency of order fulfillment. Warehouse operations managers must identify opportunities to ... Read moreRead Article

Warehouse efficiency should always be a priority for eCommerce and order fulfillment services. With the right order picking strategies in place, it’s possible to ship orders faster, reduce operating costs, and prevent mistakes. If you’re looking to improve the efficiency of your warehouse, here are some different order picking strategies that you can begin implementing ... Read moreRead Article

Warehouse organization is essential in starting and maintaining a successful business. It will determine how well the business functions. You might have a disorganized warehouse, and you need help organizing it. You may also have a well-functioning facility, but there is opportunity for improvement. Whatever the case, if you want to improve a warehouse’s organization, ... Read moreRead Article

Brand-new extruder at Minnesota Company will create material for plastic boxes, bins, dividers, and more Plastics manufacturer MDI today announced that its brand-new, state-of-the-art polypropylene extruder – a machine used to create sheets that are converted into custom and standard containers – is being installed at its Grand Rapids facility. These totes, trays, and boxes are used ... Read moreRead Article

CONTACT: Katie Johnson Katie.Johnson@mdi.org 612-760-0720   Brand-new extruder at Minnesota company will create material for plastic boxes, bins, dividers & more Minneapolis, Minn. – Plastics manufacturer MDI today announced that its brand-new, state-of-the-art polypropylene extruder – a machine used to create sheets that are converted in to custom and standard containers – is being installed ... Read moreRead Article

Featured in the Grand Rapids Herald Review MDI, a local non-profit manufacturer, awarded $1,500 higher education scholarships to 15 graduating high school students primarily in Northern Minnesota. Now in its 10th year, the MDI scholarship program is for applicants between the ages of 18 and 21 who live in or near the communities the nonprofit ... Read moreRead Article

Medical Alley article featuring MDI blog post.   Silicon Valley has its software and startups. And large stretches of the East Coast and the Great Lakes region are defined by the automotive industry affectionately dubbed the Rust Belt. We’re happy to be located right here in Minnesota, where a promising presence continues to take hold: ... Read moreRead Article

Packaging is an integral part of the product development process and protects your product, keeping it fresh and presentable to consumers. It can even play a role in marketing and branding. However, not all packaging is created equal. In this post, we’ll discuss the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. Primary Packaging Primary packaging ... Read moreRead Article

Take marketing to the next level by choosing point-of-purchase displays – they enhance the consumer shopping experience because of their ability to POP up and alert customers to products that they weren’t previously aware of. Enjoy a comprehensive guide to understanding what point-of-purchase displays are, how to create them, the different types, and why this ... Read moreRead Article

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — MDI, a local non-profit manufacturer, awarded $1,500 higher education scholarships to 15 graduating high school students primarily in Northern Minnesota. Now in its 10th year, the MDI scholarship program is for applicants between the ages of 18 and 21 who live in or near the communities the nonprofit manufacturer serve (Grand ... Read moreRead Article

Feb. 28, 2021 – By Neal St. Anthony MDI, a pioneer in workforce inclusion, seeks further expansion One morning last week, Steve Reinardy, a nine-year employee of Minnesota Diversified Industries in northeast Minneapolis, sanitized surfaces to guard against the coronavirus. “I clean everything a human might touch,” Reinardy said. Reinardy, who has a disability that ... Read moreRead Article

Local companies create innovative solutions to supply chain hold-ups When the links break, the chain does, too, and so effects of the international supply-chain turmoil can be felt in regional manufacturing and transportation operations. As often is the case, though, planning, communication and cooperation can mitigate those challenges, as at least two regional operations know. ... Read moreRead Article