In a previous blog we noted the number of shipping delays caused by cold weather: This year’s weather may have a bigger impact on shipments than normal. It looks like January’s cold temps across the country are extending into February. Temperatures were in the minus 20’s F at in...
“Smart Technology” is a general term relating to the ability of a device to capture and transmit data as well as process the data and even take action. One example would be a moisture gage set in the ground that controls a lawn sprinkler system. The sprinkler system is...
The severe weather that most of north America has been experiencing recently has been a stark reminder that despite good planning and using reliable shipping sources, there is an element of fate that we can’t control. Shipping and traveling has had more delays this season so far due to winter...
Most manufacturers understand that their ability to cost effectively supply quality product on-time is limited by the “weakest link” in their supply chain. That link could be a process internal to the company or it could be a supplier. Most companies will evaluate or qualify its important suppliers and...
Many people assume that plastic prices go hand in hand with crude oil prices. So when crude oil prices drop, one might expect the same thing from plastic. As a major converter of corrugated plastic, we can tell you that nothing is further from reality. The supply chain is...
The first week of 2014 as brought record breaking cold to most parts of the US. Many areas of the country are experiencing temperatures that have not been seen for decades. The severe cold does present a potential upside for the wood industry. Various types of beetles have been...
A good packaging system should protect your product during shipments and storage, but have you considered other potential benefits from a well designed crating/container system? By taking advantage of Packnet’s free packaging assessment service, one could potentially discover some significant cost savings that would normally get overlooked. The following...
We have written several blog posts relating to how to make sure a product gets shipped so it arrives dry, corrosion free and without damage. For large, one of a kind shipments of very expensive equipment, these considerations would constitute the largest part of the design consideration. But for...
Having a custom engineered packaging solution will help assure that your product is transported to its destination with minimal risk of damage. For overseas shipments, there are a few other items that need to be considered. Here are a few of the major considerations to go into your packaging/crating...
One problem that Cortec runs across fairly frequently is addressing old and corroded structures that have steel reinforcement. This can be found in large old buildings or structures such as bridges, parking ramps and towers. In many cases going in and replacing or mechanically repairing rusted steel is not...