North Fargo, ND -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/09/2011 -- The Supply Chain Distinction Awards North America 2011 will be held on December 6th 2011 at the Hyatt Regency, Dallas, TX. Best Value Chain Solutions Provider shortlist finalist includes Lift’n Buddy by Ergologistics. The Supply Chain Distinction Awards North America celebrates excellence across the most important disciplines in Supply Chain management.
Lift’n Buddy, in receiving this recognition of excellence, clearly defines the product, people, and values of the organization as the pioneering excellence and innovation driver within the field of safety and ergonomics. The company profile has increased significantly during 2011 with increasing client confidence in product offerings and reconfirming Ergolistics’ position as a market-leading organization.
The judges of the award will be looking for examples where solution providers have demonstrated excellence and innovation in addressing a significant supply chain challenge; the results of which can be quantified and proved to be sustainable in terms of cost savings, revenue and customer satisfaction. Aspects of clearly defined service standards and suitable remedies, as well as the ability to provide bespoke solutions for unique challenges outside the traditional domain of complexities will be expected.
Lift’n Buddy is committed to reducing injuries from repetitive lifting, lowering, and moving. Aaron Lamb created this important and cost-effective electric hand truck to drive improved safety and lower the high cost to North American businesses. The cost of back injuries alone costs millions of dollars each year. According to Lamb, “Lift'n Buddy automates those tasks, significantly reducing the potential for injuries and costly downtime.”
Ergologistics manufactures innovative products for the health and welfare of material handling workers. Lift'n Buddy is designed and distributed by Ergologistics, LLC; manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, the company is a proud member of MHIA (Material Handling Industry of America) as well as the National Safety Council.
Hand trucks, two-wheelers, and lifting devices, have changed little in the past hundred years. Lift'n Buddy (http://www.liftnbuddy.com) is the revolutionary mobile lifting device that combines the best of a standard two-wheeler's durability and functionality, with automatic lifting and lowering capabilities. The Lift'n Buddy has been designed with proper ergonomics and safety in mind for any person and any moving and lifting job. These mobile lifting devices, fabricated of durable, lightweight, extruded aluminum, help companies avoid the financial exposure of employee injury, litigation, and workers’ compensation claims.
Lift'n Buddy is ergonomically safe and environmentally friendly since the electric hand trucks require no oil, gas, hydraulic fluid, or maintenance of any kind. Completely electric and geared for life, even the battery is 100 % recyclable.
Lift’n Buddy will also be a significant part of MODEX 2012 in Atlanta, GA February 6 – 9th. Exhibiting at booth 1829, Ergologistics is proud to participate in one the largest expositions for manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the Americas in 2012. The show is designed to offer supply chain efficiency solutions, learning opportunities and information by showcasing the products and services of exceptional companies.