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"Creating A Team Of Problem-Solvers: How Lean Enables Organizations To Thrive"

DC Velocity; Scott Chontos is the CEO of Malin, an authorized Raymond Solutions and Support Center, takes a look at how lean management can work within any organization, not just manufacturing companies. Malin, backed by nearly 100 years of Raymond’s innovative intralogistics solutions, provides best-in-class material handling products and services, including material handling equipment, connected technologies, energy solutions, and unparalleled service and support. Scott Chontos has been in the material handling industry for more than 30 years, starting as a technician and working his way up to Chief Executive Officer. He is a champion of continuous improvement and lean management principles.

"Welcome The 2020 Industry Week Best Plant Finalists"

IndustryWeek; Raymond’s Muscatine, Iowa, manufacturing facility is mentioned as an IndustryWeek Best Plants award finalist.

"One Year Later"

Industry Week; The Raymond Corporation doubled down on its long-time embrace of the Toyota Production System methodology and lean principles to battle COVID-19. The forklift manufacturer shut down for two weeks "in an abundance of caution" when company leaders saw COVID-19 cases start to rise in the state, explained Tony Topencik, senior director of operations and quality, and used that time to develop standards for the new reality.

"How To Successfully Implement Intralogistics Supply Chain Solutions"

Plant Services; Dave Norton explains the importance of intralogistics solutions helping material handling operations stay productive and efficient.

"Intralogistics Solutions To Help Optimize, Connect & Automate"

DC Velocity; With material handling operations facing another unprecedented year of ecommerce demand, it is more important than ever for operations to optimize, connect and automate their operations. Raymond intralogistics solutions can help operations maximize their existing equipment, labor and resources to optimize workflows and improve productivity. Raymond’s Senior Manager of Professional Services and iWAREHOUSE Solutions Jason Fiume joins LinkedIn Live Host John Slavik to discuss a variety of intralogistics solutions including operator assist technologies, data management systems and full-service automated solutions and how these new technologies can help operations remain efficient and effective in the industry’s new norm. In addition, Raymond’s president and CEO Michael Field will join the broadcast, to look towards the future and announce a new intralogistics solutions initiative from Raymond.

"Insights, Trends and Conversations with Supply Chain Thought Leaders"

The upside to a virtual event is it afforded MH&L the opportunity to transform their annual visit with Michael Field, president and CEO of The Raymond Corporation, from an in-person chat to a podcast-able conversation.

"Supply Chain Insider, Episode 1: From Promat Dx With Raymond's Michael Field"

Material Handling & Logistics; In this debut of our new podcast series, we talk with Raymond's Michael Field about the state of the forklift industry, current trends in warehouse automation, and more.

"A New Equation For Autonomous Lift Trucks"

Modern Materials Handling; For Raymond, a ProMatDX sponsor that offers automated lift trucks, as well as manually operated ones, the issue of efficient movement of pallet loads is seen as encompassing three factors: optimize, connect, and automate.

"Five Ways To Prioritize Customer Experience"

Forbes; Jim O’Brien, Vice President of Sales at The Raymond Corporation, overseeing sales for Raymond's material handling products and intralogistics solutions discusses five ways to prioritize your customers experience starting with knowing who your customers are and the challenges they face.