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An inspection program identified that liquor retailers’ manual handling as the most common hazard in the workplace. Employees were at most risk of a manual handling injury when moving and processing stock such as cartons of liquor. Manual handling means any activity requiring the use of force exerted by a person to lift, lower, push, pull, carry or otherwise move, hold or restrain a person, animal or thing.

James Galante, Director of Business Development for Retail Handling Solutions, a division of Southworth Products, writes in article entitled, Doing More with Less, published in OCH Magazine, “Improving the bottom line or in many cases just maintaining it, has become increasingly difficult and the road ahead is not going to get any easier, at least not any time soon. Managers today face more challenges than ever before. In this very tight economy they are being told to cut costs to the bone and, unfortunately, that often means reducing the labor force. But, at the same time, managers are being challenged to maintain production rates or even increase them; maintain the quality and find ways for a reduced staff to get the job done. Do more with less are today’s marching orders.”

Tom Venuto is the creator of the program “Burn the Fat”. He has created a lot of interest in his program thanks to his personal efforts over the years. According to Tom Venuto, over 41,000 people have benefitted from his program. Fortunately, Tom is bringing “Burn the Fat, Feed The Muscle” to show everyone the secrets of losing weight and getting into great shape.

Retail Handling Solutions (retailhandlingsolutions.com) is at the core of revolutionizing retail products handling. For nearly a century not much has changed in the way retailers stock shelves. The process is time-consuming, labor intensive, and fraught with productivity road blocks and the potential for injury, product breakage, and customer inconvenience.

Shelf Stocking requires automation according to Brian McNamara, founder of Retail Handling Solutions, based in Falmouth, Maine. He concedes that the process is time consuming, labor intensive, and fraught with productivity road blocks and the potential for injury and product breakage. With all the advances made in other areas of the store, this key operation function has been largely ignored.

A properly designed and executed display will generate a significant increase in sales and profits for retailers. At least 70% of purchase decisions are made at retail according to POPAI, a leading retail marketing association. Despite all the research, advice, and advertisements customers encounter, they are still strongly affected by what they experience in the store. Shopper's change their intended purchase based on displays which facilitate their experience.

Because of the size and weight of pallets, important safety factors have to be considered at all times. Retail workers (and customers) must pay attention to any loose components in the pallet rack system, and take the time to report any damage in the pallet rack frame; such frame damage could cause the pallets to fall. It is especially important to have highly visible warning signs if the pallet rack system is used in retail environments, such as wholesale centers, where the public is present.

The most efficient method for maintaining safe work practices in the workplace is to involve employees in identifying and eliminating work hazards and unsafe work practices. By involving employees retailers find that the safety message is heard throughout the company. This is particularly critical when focusing on retail shelf stocking. By holding regular safety committee meetings with a committee of employees from all levels of the business, retailers, especially grocery chains are able to make safety a routine agenda item at every staff meeting. These efforts help to track the company’s safety performance and may even lead to future efforts such as a wellness or walking program.

Retail management solutions help to meet the evolving needs of customers while optimizing employee productivity. For success in retail management grocery chains and other retailers must keep up with customers' needs while optimizing productivity in stores. That combination of goals can be hard to achieve, especially with more and more customers expecting a personalized shopping environment.

Profit margins are considered tight in retail. A retail business is operating on tight profit margins if it experiences a 5 percent profit margin, and anytime a retail business profit margin is below its expectations creates unique challenges. Limited space also creates special consideration for the safety of retail workers and customers alike.

Ergonomists can help retailers provide safe, comfortable, effective and efficient equipment throughout the retail chain to help them achieve excellent customer service. Areas which benefit from ergonomics support include the design of checkouts, counters, hand-held devices such as chip and pin machines and self-service equipment.

Retail operations concerns the work that individuals do to keep a retail store functioning. This includes both retail salespeople and managers in all types of retail stores, including small stores with only a handful of workers and large chain stores with hundreds of employees. The National Retail Federation provides education resources and retail advocacy information and recognizes the importance of safety in the retail work environment. Retail has distinct characteristics from other industrial sectors, such as manufacturing.

There is more to retail productivity than comparing same-store sales data to last year's revenue. It is critical for retail businesses to constantly work towards improving the efficiency of employees as well as productivity of the store's selling space and inventory. This can be achieved by using various retail math formulas and calculations based on sales. Customer safety and employee efficiency are metrics to consider.

OSHA Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores was published to provide "practical" recommendations to help grocery store employees reduce the number and severity of injuries in the workplace. Ergonomic solutions at the retail level are needed.Retail operations require automation according to Brian McNamara, founder of Retail Handling Solutions, based in Falmouth, Maine. Many of the processes, including retail stocking, is time consuming, labor intensive, and fraught with productivity road blocks and the potential for injury and product breakage. With all the advances made in other areas of the store, this key operation function has been largely ignored.

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently contributed a feature article titled, “Using Lesson Learned: Automating In Store Applications,” published in the current issue of Automation and Controls Today. Cutler reported, “The line between manufacturing and warehouse became muddy over the past decade as out sourcing became common place. Companies that were solid manufacturing organizations had to become efficient and effective using warehousing and distribution processes. That line between manufacturing and distribution has now been crossed right into the front door of retailers worldwide. The lessons of ergonomics in plants and distribution centers are now seen at shelving, in the aisle, and in the back room of retail operations.”

A peep into the world of music will reveal that music has always been evolving. There have been diverse styles of music. All the great musicians have been able to convey through their music, by weaving the various threads of their imagination. While doing so, they have been able to make others enjoy the stillness and oxymoronically, the movement of music. The fact is that those who have an ear for music will be able to perceive its grandeur and aesthetics. That music has been evolving is evident from the fact that the present-day music is not the same as it was earlier. It is now a brilliant amalgam of both classical and contemporary styles. Thanks to the mileage humans have got from the modern technological advancements, music lovers are able to access any type of music from anywhere. It is true that love for music can not be manufactured but, music can be presented to lovers of music the way they want. Though there are several companies that sell music albums, according to linkssmarketing.com, they have designed their site in an user-friendly style.

The hearing aid solutions professionals at Audio ‘D’ & Finetone Hearing have embarked on a campaign to remind everyone to get an annual hearing test in Maine as well as providing battery tips and information for those with hearing aids. Audio ‘D’ & Finetone is a Windham, Maine-based hearing aid manufacturer that produces high quality hearing aids for audiologists and hearing clinics across the country from their two locations in Windham and Scarborough, Maine.

The internet has brightened the world for a number of different reasons. But one of the ways the internet has enriched people’s lives is through online dating. Today, online dating sites help millions of people around the world find their soul mates.

Completion.me (www.completion.me), a CMS (Content Management System) web design and development service in collaboration with web hosting, web installation services, domain name consulting, SEO services, PR distribution, and payment processing, announces its grand opening at East - West Industrial Park 17 Doughty Dr. Suite #207 Brewer, Maine 04412

For a property owner, a worst-case disaster scenario involving fire or water damage can seem unthinkable and then suddenly become a reality. In the aftermath of a disaster, quick response time by a disaster recovery and restoration specialist can help minimize property damage as well as inventory or home contents loss. To provide home and business owners with a quick and convenient way to call in the experts when disaster strikes, SERVPRO announces the public release of their SERVPRO® Ready Plan Mobile Application. The free App is now available to download from app stores across three mobile platforms: Android™, iOS and Blackberry.

Maine residents can now learn a great deal of information regarding the consumer protections available to borrowers of cash advances. With the consumer resource section of CashAdvance.com, consumers will be able to research the payday loan industry, allowing them to prevent the possibility of being scammed by con artists.

Bangor, Maine Based Mortgage Lender DAVID ROBINSON reveals mortgage secrets at a new web site that is full of free reports, a home buying guide and free mortgage calculators. The site is designed to give consumers all the facts so they can make an educated decision when obtaining a mortgage.