Rite From The Source

Episode 40 of Rite from the Source ft. Walt Swietlik, Rite-Hite director of automated loading dock solutions, and Bob Jung, a senior applications analyst. The two industry experts reveal the benefits of vertical storing levelers and how they are a key piece of equipment in implementing a drive-thru setup at the loading dock. Listen in to find out which industries have the most to gain from this application.

Episode 39 of Rite from the Source ft. Walt Swietlik, the Rite-Hite director of automated loading dock solutions. The pulp, paper and packaging industry has its own unique set of challenges. Walt shares solutions that can be applied at the loading dock to ensure deliveries stay on schedule and arrive in the best shape possible.

Episode 38 of Rite from the Source ft. Jake Weyand, a regional sales vice president of Rite-Hite. He talks about how advanced vehicle restraints of today help offer much more safety for workers. Complementary products like dock controls that can program in a safe sequence of operation provide even more ways for workers to operate safely and efficiently.

Episode 37 of Rite from the Source ft. Carly Leveronne, a regional sales vice president of Rite-Hite. After sharing some loading dock and workplace accident factoids, Carly highlights a number of ways facility managers can help improve safety outcomes with the right combination of loading dock and in-plant equipment.

Episode 36 of Rite from the Source ft. Chris Sealey, a regional sales vice president of Rite-Hite. Chris shares valuable insight on designing a facility that already includes safety and efficiency at the loading dock. With so many factors to consider - from industry type to the available footprint - the loading dock is not the place to take a cookie-cutter approach.

Episode 35 of Rite from the Source ft. Ken Bowman, VP of marketing for Rite-Hite Product Corp. Ken shares how implementing the right loading dock equipment and software systems today can help make a facility safer many years into the future as new technologies emerge.

Episode 34 of Rite from the Source ft. Fin Livingston, general manager of Scraper Systems by Rite-Hite. Fin discusses the innovations the FleetPlow snow removal system has gone through since it was invented 25 years ago to get trucks back on the road.

Episode 33 of Rite from the Source ft. Walt Swietlik, director of customer relations and sales support of Rite-Hite. Precipitation challenges can make life difficult and potentially dangerous at the loading dock. Walt diagnoses those issues and shares valuable insight on ways facilities can help ensure product integrity and worker safety when rain and snow threaten operations.

Episode 32 of Rite from the Source ft. Allan Cairo, a regional sales vice president of Rite-Hite. Equipment at the loading dock was just a simple logistics necessity decades ago. Now, upgrading equipment with 21st century technology can give organizations a competitive advantage in their shipping and receiving operations. Allan talks about some of the ways facility managers can improve the logistics at their facility by looking ahead with the right equipment upgrades.

Episode 31 of Rite from the Source ft. Zach Anhorn, a regional sales vice president of Rite-Hite. He discusses the safety topics all facility managers and safety managers should be talking about with their employees, from the loading dock to inside the facility. Anhorn also sheds some light on equipment that can help address those safety challenges.

Episode 30 of Rite from the Source ft. Chad Dillavou, director product manager of Rite-Hite Products Corp. Whole-body vibration (a.k.a. "dock shock") can cause long-term health problems and short-term logistics issues at the loading dock. Find out how smooth transition technology can help from an industry expert.

Episode 29 of Rite from the Source ft. Logan Manchek, district sales manager of Arbon Equipment by Rite-Hite. The loading dock starts to heat up in summer, which can mean more open doors to increase air flow. Unfortunately, it can lead to additional safety challenges that facility managers need to navigate. Logan discusses solutions that can help dock workers beat the heat while staying safe.

Episode 28 of Rite from the Source ft. Kyle Justice, product manager of Rite-Hite Environmental Enclosures. Specifying the right type of wall depends on the application. For newly built general use facilities, industrial fabric curtain walls can be the best option for various reasons. Find out what they are in this episode.

Episode 27 of Rite from the Source ft. Jon Schumacher, director of marketing for Rite-Hite Doors, and Mike Fowler, the segment manager for the industrial automation and vehicle sensing solutions divisions with BEA. Learn about the benefits automated doors are delivering in facilities today and new developments that will make automated doors even better in the future.

Episode 26 of Rite from the Source ft. Chad Dillavou, director product manager of Rite-Hite Products Corp. Safety at the loading dock is essential for any operation, but finding standardized safety regulations isn't always easy. Find out the importance of LODEM and why the standards it sets can make choosing equipment much simpler.

Episode 25 of Rite from the Source ft. Jeff Bowser, regional integrator account manager with Rite-Hite Machine Guarding. A robotics boom across all industries means facilities are getting more efficient, but also adding potentially dangerous operations. Find out how facilities are guarding these robotic procedures today and ways they'll make working with collaborative robots safe in the future.

Episode 24 of Rite from the Source ft. Jeff Johnston, business manager of Arbon Equipment by Rite-Hite. Snow and ice on the roofs of tractor trailers and buses slows down operations, puts employees at risk, and can create ice missiles on freeways. Learn about how Scraper Systems, a new Rite-Hite company, is solving this problem with an automated snow removal process.

Episode 23 of Rite from the Source ft. Jon Schumacher, Rite-Hite Doors Director of Marketing. Using the same high-speed or high-performance door throughout a facility isn't practical. Hear from an expert about which kind of high-speed doors should be used for specific applications within your facility.

Episode 22 of Rite from the Source ft. Ken Wildman, service training manager for Arbon, a Rite-Hite company. Equipment on the loading dock and inside the facility needs to be maintained to avoid unplanned breakdowns and replacements. Listen in to learn how trained technicians from Rite-Hite can safely service and repair equipment to minimize downtime for plant operations.

Episode 21 of Rite from the Source ft. Chad Dillavou, director of product management for Rite-Hite Products and Rite-Hite Digital Solutions. Common facility challenges can bog down any operation. Find out how smart equipment can help facilities improve employee safety, reduce energy waste, and increase productivity.

Episode 20 of Rite from the Source ft. Tim Kubly, business development manager at Rite-Hite Digital Solutions. More and more businesses are taking advantage of the Industrial Internet of Things and advancements made through Industry 4.0 innovation. Find out what these terms mean to Rite-Hite and how these tools can help you see what you've been missing. 

Episode 19 of Rite from the Source ft. Joel Lotspeich, VP of Strategic Accounts at Rite-Hite.  Working with facility managers in every industry, Joel knows the challenges that people in this role face daily. From employee safety to demands for efficiency, it's important that facility managers understand the tools and techniques at their disposal when working to overcome a suite of obstacles. 

Episode 18 of Rite from the Source ft. Walt Swietlik, Director of Customer Relations and Sales Support at Rite-Hite.  Loading docks are changing to match the demands of consumers. Quick expectations for goods means that facility managers need to keep loading docks productive and safe at every turn. Walt shares his experience working with companies to design loading docks from the floor up. 

Episode 17 of Rite from the Source ft. Ed Blau, VP/GM of Arbon Equipment.  Facility upkeep can be a headache for managers. Evaluating each piece of equipment is time-consuming and is often pushed down the to-do list. Ed shares tips on how to better understand when equipment needs maintenance, replacement, or an upgrade. 

Episode 16 of Rite from the Source ft. Norb Hahn, an original Dok-Lok developer, and Brad Stone, the current Director of Engineering at Rite-Hite.  As we celebrate 40 years of Dok-Lok, Norb shares Dok-Lok's cocktail napkin origins and history. Looking ahead, Brad dives into how the engineering team is continuing to evolve to keep trailers, products, and people safe for the next 40 years. 

Episode 13 of Rite from the Source ft. Matt Fleckenstein, regional vice president of sales with Rite-Hite.  Matt shares industry tips for how to make cold storage facilities more energy-efficient through equipment-based solutions that help improve energy efficiency and reduce costs. He'll also dive into real-life examples of how cold storage facilities are implementing equipment to become safer and more productive in today's rapid supply chains. 

Episode 12 of Rite from the Source ft. Joe Ellestad, customer relations representative with Rite-Hite.  Working with facility managers from around the country, Joe dives into the most common loading dock and facility challenges industry pros are talking about today. You'll also learn about the innovative products on the market to address the rising demands your business is facing. 

Episode 11 of Rite from the Source ft. Gary Borgerding, Engineering Project Manager with Rite-Hite Environmental Enclosures.  Gary provides insights for facility managers looking to understand the causes and solutions for loading dock gaps. Breaking down the Eclipse shelter, he'll share the industries that benefit from an advanced dock shelter system and the engineering behind the innovative products. 

Episode #10 of Rite from the Source features Mary Blaser, director of marketing and business development for Rite-Hite Environmental Enclosures. Creating a quality seal at the loading dock is essential to product integrity, employee safety, and operational efficiency. Mary shares strategies for optimizing the loading dock environment with innovative seals and shelters. If you enjoyed this episode of Rite From The Source, be sure to subscribe to the show and follow Rite-Hite’s social media channels.

Episode #9 of Rite from the Source features Kyle Justice, product manager at Rite-Hite. The food industry is highly regulated, which means facility managers need solutions at the loading dock and throughout the facility to ensure they are compliant and protect value products.  Kyle shares strategies for implementing fabric curtain walls and enclosures throughout every facility.  If you enjoyed this episode of Rite From The Source, be sure to subscribe to the show and follow Rite-Hite’s social media channels.

Episode #8 of Rite from the Source features John Hargarten, regional sales vice president at Rite-Hite. Distribution centers and warehouses are dense with dangers and safety risks (loading docks, blind corners, automated working areas). Yet, facility managers are tasked with increasing productivity and efficiency, while retaining the well-being of employees. That's where safety equipment, training, and facility safety standards come in. John dives into the safety trends that facility managers need to know and the solutions they can deploy.  If you enjoyed this episode of Rite From The Source, be sure to subscribe to the show and follow Rite-Hite’s social media channels.

Episode #7 of Rite from the Source features Matt Fleckenstein, cold storage specialist and regional vice president of sales at Rite-Hite. Consumers are demanding quick, effecient fulfillment of their refrigerated and frozen products. That means cold storage facilities need to operate effectively in every aspect of temperature control and logistics at the loading dock and throughout the facility. Matt dives into the trends, equipment, and layouts for cutting edge cold storage facilities.  If you enjoyed this episode of Rite From The Source, be sure to subscribe to the show and follow Rite-Hite’s social media channels.

Episode #6 of Rite from the Source features Aaron Weigel, a project engineer at Rite-Hite. You'll learn directly from the engineering team that concepts and designs high-volume, low-speed fans (HVLS) for Rite-Hite's suite of fans found in a variety of industrial facility applications. Discover trends in HVLS fans, including destratification, wireless control, and full building management system integration.  If you enjoyed this episode of Rite From The Source, be sure to subscribe to the show and follow Rite-Hite’s social media channels.

Episode #5 of Rite from the Source features Jon Schumacher, director of marketing for Rite-Hite Doors. Jon shares his insights on high speed door applications in cleanroom areas and other cleanroom environments such as frozen food and pharmaceutical facilities. You'll also learn how to pick the best type of door for your specific application to protect your product and employees while increasing efficiency. If you enjoyed this episode of Rite From The Source, be sure to subscribe to the show and follow Rite-Hite’s social media channels.

Episode #4 of Rite from the Source features Jeff Johnston, business manager at Arbon Equipment. In this episode, Jeff dives into the designs and layouts for the next generation of industrial facilities. As employees interact and work alongside an increasing number of automated machines and equipment, it's essential that facility and safety managers are up-to-date with the latest OSHA regulations, too. Learn how you can create safety zones to eliminate blind corners and pick the right barriers for any facility.  If you enjoyed this episode of Rite From The Source, be sure to subscribe to the show and follow Rite-Hite’s social media channels.

Episode #3 of Rite from the Source features John Ritter, product manager at Rite-Hite Doors. In this episode, he shares key OSHA regulations for automated processes that every facility and safety manager should know. Ritter also dives into safety strategies for addressing and mitigating these dangerous processes. If you enjoyed this episode of Rite From The Source, be sure to subscribe to the show and follow Rite-Hite’s social media channels.

Episode #2 of Rite from the Source features Chad Dillavou, product manager of Rite-Hite Products Corp. He discusses high-tech solutions that facility managers can implement to bring safety to every dock. If you enjoyed this episode of Rite From The Source, be sure to subscribe to the show and follow Rite-Hite’s social media channels.

The first episode of Rite From The Source features Walt Swietlik, the director of customer relations and sales support for Rite-Hite. As the head of the Fly-In program in Milwaukee, Walt sees hundreds of facility managers every year and understands the biggest challenges they face today. With an eye toward safety, Walt addresses specific solutions that can increase efficiency and improve the well-being of workers. If you enjoyed this episode of Rite From The Source, be sure to subscribe to the show and follow Rite-Hite’s social media channels.