Are you concerned about keeping up in a competitive environment and want to know how smart technology may help? Smart warehouse technology is changing the way warehouses operate. With smart technologies, your warehouse can manage its inventory more efficiently and improve its overall productivity. In this article, we will explain what smart warehouse technology is ... Read moreRead Article

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A Minnesota non-profit is helping people get ready for their future careers. MDI is taking its Unified Work Mobile Academy to different states. This week, the program is in Sioux Falls. These students are working on the importance of communication. “We were doing a little maze, but also blindfolded,” freshman at Augustana ... Read moreRead Article

MDI State-of-the-Art Polypropylene Extruder Brand-new extruder at Minnesota company will create material for plastic boxes, bins, dividers & 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 in to custom and standard containers – is being installed at its Grand Rapids facility. ... Read moreRead Article

Help those with disabilities find work at the Ability Bash Minnesota nonprofit plastics manufacturer MDI is planning to announce the expansion of its career skills programming at its annual Ability Bash, MDI president Eric Black explains. SEPT 27, 2022 WATCH HERERead Article

https://fb.watch/fZt9goyWt0/ What a blast to have Eric and Brent with MDI on our morning show! This nonprofit works to empower people with disabilities in the workplace and discussing the upcoming Ability Bash.  Read Article

Minnesota Diversified invests $3.2M to add PP sheet extrusion August 22, 2022 By Catherine Kavanaugh Plastics News Staff Packaging producer Minnesota Diversified Industries Inc. (MDI) invested $3.2 million into a new extruder and related upgrades that is expected to create 75 new jobs over the next 10 years for the nonprofit social enterprise company. Based ... Read moreRead Article

MDI names Diane Meyer as new associate director of employment services August 17, 2022 MDI announced Diane Meyer as its new associate director of employment services. In this role, Meyer will lead the continued growth and structuring of the Employment Services department, which ensures all MDI employees have access to the support they need to ... Read moreRead Article

Diane Meyer Associate Director of Employment Services at MDI  http://mdi.org Linkedin August 18, 2022 MDI is pleased to announce the promotion of Diane Meyer as its new associate director of employment services. Diane advances the nonprofit’s mission of providing meaningful employment for people with disabilities in all facets of her role. Leading the manufacturer’s Employment ... Read moreRead Article

Part rooms can quickly become cluttered and disorganized, causing issues with getting, returning, and finding parts. They are notoriously hard to manage because the need for parts room organization is obvious, and the cost of error can be too high. That’s why organizing parts inventory is so important. Inventory management is a vital part of ... Read moreRead Article

Once your business gets big enough to store your inventory in a warehouse, keeping everything organized can feel imposing. Figuring out how to set up warehouse inventory management is the first step to this new level of business. But how can you decide on the best way to manage warehouse inventory? Staying organized is the ... Read moreRead Article

Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are the hallmark of an efficient production line. When employees misunderstand the standard operating procedures, or there is a lack of enforcement, it can hinder overall production line efficiency. Efficiency ratings in any manufacturing plant are essential for understanding how much money a company can potentially make from its production ability. ... Read moreRead Article

As a warehouse manager, you need to monitor and adapt to different economic times to get the most out of your warehouse. The best way to increase your income is by reducing warehouse costs. First, focus on balancing your revenue and expenses during various economic times for maximum profitability. You can improve your business and ... Read moreRead Article