Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/11/2011 -- To AGV or not to AGV is the title of an important feature in Forklift News in which Melissa Barnett reports on some of these advances, particularly in the area of hybrid vehicles.

According to Barnett, Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have always been a somewhat contentious piece of equipment in the world of materials handling. Many, including traditional forklift manufacturers and operators, see them as a threat to traditional forklift use. Those in manufacturing can see their potential in cutting costs and improving efficiencies but think them overly complicated and prohibitively expensive except in large-scale use, while those in distribution see them as unable to meet rapidly changing warehouse needs.

Hesham Mahmoud of US-based Strategic PM Solutions says that "up to 80% of businesses in the US experience defective or inferior automation implementation". He believes this is because process solutions and an objective materials handling operational strategy are not carefully analysed before choosing an AGV vendor. It is suggested that when designing a system, it is important to factor in elements such as shift patterns, labour requirements and average peak demands to the process.

Mahmoud believes that the overwhelming advantage of AGVs over forklifts is their safety - for employees, the product and the facility. All workplaces using AGVs report a decrease in the number of back injuries and collisions. This is because AGVs remove from the equation human tiredness, distraction and poor decision-making. AGVs can be fitted with any number of safety devices including obstacle-detecting photoelectric and laser sensors, cameras and automatic variable lift control. EU safety standard EN 1525 directs that all driverless vehicles operating in a mixed environment be fitted with anti-collision and stopping-sensing devices, bumpers and warning lights.

Mahmoud believes dual-use/hybrid vehicles are a good way to introduce automation to traditional forklift users. "DUFs give flexibility to some companies, but are not threatening business from the AGV industry" he says. "DUFs are not an AGV replacement, but good for where human interface is already present and may continue. DUFs could be a gateway to AGVs," he adds.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. The company examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/08/2011 -- In the current issue of AutomationMedia.com, leading manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler authored a feature article regarding the challenge of Automation Solution Selection Objectivity: The Reason for Hiring a Project Manager. According to Cutler, "The cost of the wrong automation solution in material handling is often upwards of ten million dollars. Material handling professionals are selecting capital equipment with the intent of improving margins and customer satisfaction. Sales of automation and material handling equipment, is dramatically improving."

MHIA (Material Handling Industry of America, the leading trade association for the material handling and logistics industry) reports a 22.4% growth in material handling equipment sales in 2010 with forecasted growth in 2011/12 sales increasing another 12%. With this type of increase in automation and material handling equipment capital spending, decision-makers purchasing this equipment, particularly purchasers of AGVs (automated guided vehicles), are overwhelmed how to best research, purchase, and implement these costly purchases.

According to Hesham Mahmoud, Founder of Strategic Project Management Solutions (http://www.strategicpms.com) noted, "Eighty (80%) percent of the new implementations of automation projects are "not as sold." "Industry is riddled with stories of troubled installations or lengthy implementation times. Money and resources are wasted." Material handling professionals want cost-effective solutions that integrate with current systems.

Mahmoud urges that automation material handling consulting firms, like his, offer experienced and independent advice that saves a company significant time, money, and human resources. He does not blame the automation selection personnel, yet suggests that, "Companies may be deficient in the automation, application, project execution areas, which would make them prime candidates for a project management firm. Companies frequently lack the ability to identify the need for automation; or how they can apply automation to their challenges or needs. So busy meeting the production demands of a distribution center or manufacturing plant, they may miss the ingenuity and innovation needed when using automation can solve challenges. Perhaps most importantly many firms lack the knowledge of automation including what type of equipment and services could help solve their challenges." Mahmoud said, "While a given vendor, such as an AGV vendor may have knowledge of implementation, there must be a pair of eyes that has the ability to control the holistic outcome in the long term. There must be training for employees as well as the ability to maintain the system and equipment."

The automation solution selection process is flawed; most organizations lack the necessary resources. There is a time and staff limitation to comprehensively assessing the current situation; few can detach sufficiently to observe how it influences other systems and strategies in the organization. Because jobs are on the line, few internal staffers possess the courage, objective expertise, and systems solutions experience needed. Vendors have an agenda; they want to sell their solutions.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. The company examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/07/2011 -- Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

In the current issue of the Global Food Safety Resource (GFSR), manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, noted how difficult it is to find automation expertise in the food sector. According to Cutler, "Automation equipment is capable of handling loads of raw material; work in progress such as beer, soft drinks, cereals, candy, snack foods; and finished goods."

Based in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, Hesham Mahmoud, President of Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. (http://www.strategicpms.com), suggests that, "More than eighty percent (80%) of food firms experience defective or inferior automation implementations because an objective material handling operations strategy and process solutions within the food facility has not been carefully analyzed and developed before selecting an AGV vendor."

Mahmoud also noted that, "In the next ninety days, more than a thousand food, beverage, and consumer product goods companies will implement an automation solution in a manufacturing plant, distribution center, or warehouse. Sadly, four out of five of these automation projects will be troubled, resulting in a waste in time, money and resources. Only objective and experienced project management expertise can help avoid these disastrous and misguided implementations. There is often a lack of internal expertise or resource in project management and industrial automation." AGV solutions providers, no matter how well intended, have an agenda to sell their products and solutions.

Many companies question if utilizing AGVs (automated guided vehicles) would be a viable solution for a warehouse, production, or manufacturing facility. Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. suggest it could be right if the following scenarios apply:

- Process is repetitive in nature.

- Experiencing damaged or lost material.

- Facility runs more than one shift.

- Desire to control costs.

- Need to reduce injuries and increase safety.

About Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. Hesham Mahmoud, the founder and President, pioneered project management as a practitioner in the industrial automation field since the 1980's. Combining project management experience with extensive engineering expertise allowed him to become the European Business Director of a Fortune 500 company, specializing in state-of-the-art industrial automation systems and solutions.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/02/2011 -- The automation solution selection process is flawed; most organizations lack the necessary resources. There is a time and staff limitation to comprehensively assessing the current situation; few can detach sufficiently to observe how it influences other systems and strategies in the organization. Because jobs are on the line, few internal staffers possess the courage, objective expertise, and systems solutions experience needed. Vendors have an agenda; they want to sell their solutions.

In the current issue of AutomationMedia.com, leading manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler authored a feature article regarding the challenge of Automation Solution Selection Objectivity: The Reason for Hiring a Project Manager. According to Cutler, "The cost of the wrong automation solution in material handling is often upwards of ten million dollars. Material handling professionals are selecting capital equipment with the intent of improving margins and customer satisfaction. Sales of automation and material handling equipment, is dramatically improving."

MHIA (Material Handling Industry of America, the leading trade association for the material handling and logistics industry) reports a 22.4% growth in material handling equipment sales in 2010 with forecasted growth in 2011/12 sales increasing another 12%. With this type of increase in automation and material handling equipment capital spending, decision-makers purchasing this equipment, particularly purchasers of AGVs (automated guided vehicles), are overwhelmed how to best research, purchase, and implement these costly purchases.

According to Hesham Mahmoud, Founder of Strategic Project Management Solutions (http://www.strategicpms.com) noted, "Eighty (80%) percent of the new implementations of automation projects are "not as sold." "Industry is riddled with stories of troubled installations or lengthy implementation times. Money and resources are wasted." Material handling professionals want cost-effective solutions that integrate with current systems.

Mahmoud urges that automation material handling consulting firms, like his, offer experienced and independent advice that saves a company significant time, money, and human resources. He does not blame the automation selection personnel, yet suggests that, "Companies may be deficient in the automation, application, project execution areas, which would make them prime candidates for a project management firm. Companies frequently lack the ability to identify the need for automation; or how they can apply automation to their challenges or needs. So busy meeting the production demands of a distribution center or manufacturing plant, they may miss the ingenuity and innovation needed when using automation can solve challenges. Perhaps most importantly many firms lack the knowledge of automation including what type of equipment and services could help solve their challenges."

Mahmoud said, "While a given vendor, such as an AGV vendor may have knowledge of implementation, there must be a pair of eyes that has the ability to control the holistic outcome in the long term. There must be training for employees as well as the ability to maintain the system and equipment."

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. The company examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/01/2011 -- The automation solution selection process is flawed; most organizations lack the necessary resources. There is a time and staff limitation to comprehensively assessing the current situation; few can detach sufficiently to observe how it influences other systems and strategies in the organization. Because jobs are on the line, few internal staffers possess the courage, objective expertise, and systems solutions experience needed.

Vendors have an agenda; they want to sell their solutions.

In the current issue of Automation.com, leading manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler authored a feature article regarding the challenge of Automation Solution Selection Objectivity: The Reason for Hiring a Project Manager. According to Cutler, "The cost of the wrong automation solution in material handling is often upwards of ten million dollars. Material handling professionals are selecting capital equipment with the intent of improving margins and customer satisfaction. Sales of automation and material handling equipment, is dramatically improving."

MHIA (Material Handling Industry of America, the leading trade association for the material handling and logistics industry) reports a 22.4% growth in material handling equipment sales in 2010 with forecasted growth in 2011/12 sales increasing another 12%. With this type of increase in automation and material handling equipment capital spending, decision-makers purchasing this equipment, particularly purchasers of AGVs (automated guided vehicles), are overwhelmed how to best research, purchase, and implement these costly purchases.

According to Hesham Mahmoud, Founder of Strategic Project Management Solutions (http://www.strategicpms.com) noted, "Eighty (80%) percent of the new implementations of automation projects are "not as sold." "Industry is riddled with stories of troubled installations or lengthy implementation times. Money and resources are wasted." Material handling professionals want cost-effective solutions that integrate with current systems.

Mahmoud urges that automation material handling consulting firms, like his, offer experienced and independent advice that saves a company significant time, money, and human resources. He does not blame the automation selection personnel, yet suggests that, "Companies may be deficient in the automation, application, project execution areas, which would make them prime candidates for a project management firm. Companies frequently lack the ability to identify the need for automation; or how they can apply automation to their challenges or needs. So busy meeting the production demands of a distribution center or manufacturing plant, they may miss the ingenuity and innovation needed when using automation can solve challenges. Perhaps most importantly many firms lack the knowledge of automation including what type of equipment and services could help solve their challenges."

Mahmoud said, "While a given vendor, such as an AGV vendor may have knowledge of implementation, there must be a pair of eyes that has the ability to control the holistic outcome in the long term. There must be training for employees as well as the ability to maintain the system and equipment."

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. The company examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/30/2011 -- Food and CPG firms that have already purchased an automation technology solution, often experience delays, resistance, and even implementation stoppage because the process and products were poorly conceived. An independent liaison between the internal client staff and the AGV vendor is frequently needed.

An objective mediator, with knowledge and experience within the sector, saves months, even years, in the implementation and execution of best practices on the plant floor, distribution center, or warehouse. A typical automation application may include a phase or multi-phases of product movements including unloading raw material from trailers to receiving, to raw material from receiving to storage, as well as raw material from storage to work in progress (WIP). The phases also include finished goods from work in progress (WIP) to storage, finished goods transportation from storage to the shipping area and loading of finished goods from shipping area to the trailers.

In the current issue of Business Excellence magazine, leading manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler authored a feature article regarding the challenge of supply chain issues in distribution centers. According to Cutler, "Automation equipment is capable of handling loads of raw material, work in progress such as beer, soft drinks, cereals, candy, snack foods, as well as finished goods."

Based in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, Hesham Mahmoud, President of Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., suggests, "More than 80 percent of food firms experience defective or inferior automation implementations because an objective material handling operations strategy and process solutions within the food facility have not been carefully analyzed and developed before selecting an AGV vendor."

The benefits of utilizing automation equipment and improved processes include reduced operating costs and optimized use of operations and facility space. Additional benefits include improved product quality, workplace health and safety, and reduced labor costs.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. The company examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Strategic PM Solutions Profiled by TR Cutler for Automation.com

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/29/2011 -- MHIA (Material Handling Industry of America, the leading trade association for the material handling and logistics industry) reports a 22.4% growth in material handling equipment sales in 2010 with forecasted growth in 2011/12 sales increasing another 12%. With this type of increase in automation and material handling equipment capital spending, decision-makers purchasing this equipment, particularly purchasers of AGVs (automated guided vehicles), are overwhelmed how to best research, purchase, and implement these costly purchases.

In the current issue of Automation.com, leading manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler authored a feature article regarding the challenge of Automation Solution Selection Objectivity: The Reason for Hiring a Project Manager. According to Cutler, "The cost of the wrong automation solution in material handling is often upwards of ten million dollars. Material handling professionals are selecting capital equipment with the intent of improving margins and customer satisfaction. Sales of automation and material handling equipment, is dramatically improving."

According to Hesham Mahmoud, Founder of Strategic Project Management Solutions (http://www.strategicpms.com) noted, "Eighty (80%) percent of the new implementations of automation projects are "not as sold." "Industry is riddled with stories of troubled installations or lengthy implementation times. Money and resources are wasted." Material handling professionals want cost-effective solutions that integrate with current systems.

Mahmoud urges that automation material handling consulting firms, like his, offer experienced and independent advice that saves a company significant time, money, and human resources. He does not blame the automation selection personnel, yet suggests that, "Companies may be deficient in the automation, application, project execution areas, which would make them prime candidates for a project management firm. Companies frequently lack the ability to identify the need for automation; or how they can apply automation to their challenges or needs. So busy meeting the production demands of a distribution center or manufacturing plant, they may miss the ingenuity and innovation needed when using automation can solve challenges. Perhaps most importantly many firms lack the knowledge of automation including what type of equipment and services could help solve their challenges."

Mahmoud said, "While a given vendor, such as an AGV vendor may have knowledge of implementation, there must be a pair of eyes that has the ability to control the holistic outcome in the long term. There must be training for employees as well as the ability to maintain the system and equipment."

The automation solution selection process is flawed; most organizations lack the necessary resources. There is a time and staff limitation to comprehensively assessing the current situation; few can detach sufficiently to observe how it influences other systems and strategies in the organization. Because jobs are on the line, few internal staffers possess the courage, objective expertise, and systems solutions experience needed. Vendors have an agenda; they want to sell their solutions.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. The company examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
http://www.strategicpms.com
Victoria Mahmoud
PR@strategicpms.com
267 371 0467

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/29/2011 -- Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) is the only professional organization focused on warehouse management and its role in the supply chain, providing practical, how-to information to help members grow professionally as they improve warehouse and company performance.

Members are professionals who lead, direct and manage the efficient flow of information, materials and finished goods throughout the supply chain. Members come from various backgrounds and represent a variety of distribution interests.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. Hesham Mahmoud, the founder and President, pioneered project management as a practitioner in the industrial automation field since the 1980's. Combining project management experience with extensive engineering expertise allowed him to become the European Business Director of a Fortune 500 company, specializing in state-of-the-art industrial automation systems and solutions.

Mahmoud is a proud member of WERC, noting, "This is a critical industry organization and Strategic PM Solutions is a proud member in good standing. It is an industry stamp of approval for many of our clients."

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/27/2011 -- MHIA (Material Handling Industry of America), the leading trade association for the material handling and logistics industry) reports a 22.4% growth in material handling equipment sales in 2010 with forecasted growth in 2011/12 sales increasing another 12%. With this type of increase in automation and material handling equipment capital spending, decision-makers purchasing this equipment, particularly purchasers of AGVs (automated guided vehicles), are overwhelmed how to best research, purchase, and implement these costly purchases.

In the current issue of AutomationMedia.com, leading manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler authored a feature article regarding the challenge of Automation Solution Selection Objectivity: The Reason for Hiring a Project Manager. According to Cutler, "The cost of the wrong automation solution in material handling is often upwards of ten million dollars. Material handling professionals are selecting capital equipment with the intent of improving margins and customer satisfaction. Sales of automation and material handling equipment, is dramatically improving."

According to Hesham Mahmoud, Founder of Strategic Project Management Solutions (http://www.strategicpms.com) noted, "Eighty (80%) percent of the new implementations of automation projects are "not as sold." "Industry is riddled with stories of troubled installations or lengthy implementation times. Money and resources are wasted." Material handling professionals want cost-effective solutions that integrate with current systems.

Mahmoud urges that automation material handling consulting firms, like his, offer experienced and independent advice that saves a company significant time, money, and human resources. He does not blame the automation selection personnel, yet suggests that, "Companies may be deficient in the automation, application, project execution areas, which would make them prime candidates for a project management firm. Companies frequently lack the ability to identify the need for automation; or how they can apply automation to their challenges or needs. So busy meeting the production demands of a distribution center or manufacturing plant, they may miss the ingenuity and innovation needed when using automation can solve challenges. Perhaps most importantly many firms lack the knowledge of automation including what type of equipment and services could help solve their challenges."

Mahmoud said, "While a given vendor, such as an AGV vendor may have knowledge of implementation, there must be a pair of eyes that has the ability to control the holistic outcome in the long term. There must be training for employees as well as the ability to maintain the system and equipment."

The automation solution selection process is flawed; most organizations lack the necessary resources. There is a time and staff limitation to comprehensively assessing the current situation; few can detach sufficiently to observe how it influences other systems and strategies in the organization. Because jobs are on the line, few internal staffers possess the courage, objective expertise, and systems solutions experience needed. Vendors have an agenda; they want to sell their solutions.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. The company examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/24/2011 -- Based in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, Hesham Mahmoud, President of Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., suggests, "More than 80 percent of food firms experience defective or inferior automation implementations because an objective material handling operations strategy and process solutions within the food facility have not been carefully analyzed and developed before selecting an AGV vendor."

In the current issue of Business Excellence magazine, leading manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler authored a feature article regarding the challenge of supply chain issues in distribution centers. According to Cutler, "Automation equipment is capable of handling loads of raw material, work in progress such as beer, soft drinks, cereals, candy, snack foods, as well as finished goods."

In-process automation implementations
Food and CPG firms that have already purchased an automation technology solution, often experience delays, resistance, and even implementation stoppage because the process and products were poorly conceived. An independent liaison between the internal client staff and the AGV vendor is frequently needed.

An objective mediator, with knowledge and experience within the sector, saves months, even years, in the implementation and execution of best practices on the plant floor, distribution center, or warehouse. A typical automation application may include a phase or multi-phases of product movements including unloading raw material from trailers to receiving, to raw material from receiving to storage, as well as raw material from storage to work in progress (WIP). The phases also include finished goods from work in progress (WIP) to storage, finished goods transportation from storage to the shipping area and loading of finished goods from shipping area to the trailers.

The benefits of utilizing automation equipment and improved processes include reduced operating costs and optimized use of operations and facility space. Additional benefits include improved product quality, workplace health and safety, and reduced labor costs.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. The company examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/22/2011 -- In the current issue of Automation.com, leading manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler authored a feature article regarding the challenge of Automation Solution Selection Objectivity: The Reason for Hiring a Project Manager. According to Cutler, "The cost of the wrong automation solution in material handling is often upwards of ten million dollars. Material handling professionals are selecting capital equipment with the intent of improving margins and customer satisfaction. Sales of automation and material handling equipment, is dramatically improving."

MHIA (Material Handling Industry of America, the leading trade association for the material handling and logistics industry) reports a 22.4% growth in material handling equipment sales in 2010 with forecasted growth in 2011/12 sales increasing another 12%. With this type of increase in automation and material handling equipment capital spending, decision-makers purchasing this equipment, particularly purchasers of AGVs (automated guided vehicles), are overwhelmed how to best research, purchase, and implement these costly purchases.

According to Hesham Mahmoud, Founder of Strategic Project Management Solutions (http://www.strategicpms.com) noted, "Eighty (80%) percent of the new implementations of automation projects are "not as sold." "Industry is riddled with stories of troubled installations or lengthy implementation times. Money and resources are wasted." Material handling professionals want cost-effective solutions that integrate with current systems.

Mahmoud urges that automation material handling consulting firms, like his, offer experienced and independent advice that saves a company significant time, money, and human resources. He does not blame the automation selection personnel, yet suggests that, "Companies may be deficient in the automation, application, project execution areas, which would make them prime candidates for a project management firm. Companies frequently lack the ability to identify the need for automation; or how they can apply automation to their challenges or needs. So busy meeting the production demands of a distribution center or manufacturing plant, they may miss the ingenuity and innovation needed when using automation can solve challenges. Perhaps most importantly many firms lack the knowledge of automation including what type of equipment and services could help solve their challenges."

Mahmoud said, "While a given vendor, such as an AGV vendor may have knowledge of implementation, there must be a pair of eyes that has the ability to control the holistic outcome in the long term. There must be training for employees as well as the ability to maintain the system and equipment."

The automation solution selection process is flawed; most organizations lack the necessary resources. There is a time and staff limitation to comprehensively assessing the current situation; few can detach sufficiently to observe how it influences other systems and strategies in the organization. Because jobs are on the line, few internal staffers possess the courage, objective expertise, and systems solutions experience needed. Vendors have an agenda; they want to sell their solutions.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. The company examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
http://www.strategicpms.com
Victoria Mahmoud
PR@strategicpms.com
267 371 0467

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/20/2011 -- In the current issue of AutomationMedia.com, leading manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler authored a feature article regarding the challenge of Automation Solution Selection Objectivity: The Reason for Hiring a Project Manager. According to Cutler, "The cost of the wrong automation solution in material handling is often upwards of ten million dollars.

Material handling professionals are selecting capital equipment with the intent of improving margins and customer satisfaction. Sales of automation and material handling equipment, is dramatically improving."

MHIA (Material Handling Industry of America, the leading trade association for the material handling and logistics industry) reports a 22.4% growth in material handling equipment sales in 2010 with forecasted growth in 2011/12 sales increasing another 12%. With this type of increase in automation and material handling equipment capital spending, decision-makers purchasing this equipment, particularly purchasers of AGVs (automated guided vehicles), are overwhelmed how to best research, purchase, and implement these costly purchases.

According to Hesham Mahmoud, Founder of Strategic Project Management Solutions (http://www.strategicpms.com) noted, "Eighty (80%) percent of the new implementations of automation projects are "not as sold." "Industry is riddled with stories of troubled installations or lengthy implementation times. Money and resources are wasted." Material handling professionals want cost-effective solutions that integrate with current systems.

Mahmoud urges that automation material handling consulting firms, like his, offer experienced and independent advice that saves a company significant time, money, and human resources. He does not blame the automation selection personnel, yet suggests that, "Companies may be deficient in the automation, application, project execution areas, which would make them prime candidates for a project management firm. Companies frequently lack the ability to identify the need for automation; or how they can apply automation to their challenges or needs. So busy meeting the production demands of a distribution center or manufacturing plant, they may miss the ingenuity and innovation needed when using automation can solve challenges. Perhaps most importantly many firms lack the knowledge of automation including what type of equipment and services could help solve their challenges."

Mahmoud said, "While a given vendor, such as an AGV vendor may have knowledge of implementation, there must be a pair of eyes that has the ability to control the holistic outcome in the long term. There must be training for employees as well as the ability to maintain the system and equipment."

The automation solution selection process is flawed; most organizations lack the necessary resources. There is a time and staff limitation to comprehensively assessing the current situation; few can detach sufficiently to observe how it influences other systems and strategies in the organization. Because jobs are on the line, few internal staffers possess the courage, objective expertise, and systems solutions experience needed. Vendors have an agenda; they want to sell their solutions.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. The company examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
http://www.strategicpms.com
Victoria Mahmoud
PR@strategicpms.com
267 371 0467

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) --06/18/2011 -- Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. Hesham Mahmoud, the founder and President, pioneered project management as a practitioner in the industrial automation field since the 1980's.

Combining project management experience with extensive engineering expertise allowed him to become the European Business Director of a Fortune 500 company, specializing in state-of-the-art industrial automation systems and solutions.

The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) is the only professional organization focused on warehouse management and its role in the supply chain, providing practical, how-to information to help members grow professionally as they improve warehouse and company performance.

Members are professionals who lead, direct and manage the efficient flow of information, materials and finished goods throughout the supply chain. Members come from various backgrounds and represent a variety of distribution interests.

Mahmoud is a proud member of WERC, noting, "This is a critical industry organization and Strategic PM Solutions is a proud member in good standing. It is an industry stamp of approval for many of our clients."

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
http://www.strategicpms.com
Victoria Mahmoud
PR@strategicpms.com
267 371 0467

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/16/2011 -- In the current issue of Business Excellence magazine, leading manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler authored a feature article regarding the challenge of supply chain issues in distribution centers. According to Cutler, "Automation equipment is capable of handling loads of raw material, work in progress such as beer, soft drinks, cereals, candy, snack foods, as well as finished goods."

Based in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, Hesham Mahmoud, President of Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., suggests, "More than 80 percent of food firms experience defective or inferior automation implementations because an objective material handling operations strategy and process solutions within the food facility have not been carefully analyzed and developed before selecting an AGV vendor."

In-process automation implementations
Food and CPG firms that have already purchased an automation technology solution, often experience delays, resistance, and even implementation stoppage because the process and products were poorly conceived. An independent liaison between the internal client staff and the AGV vendor is frequently needed.

An objective mediator, with knowledge and experience within the sector, saves months, even years, in the implementation and execution of best practices on the plant floor, distribution center, or warehouse. A typical automation application may include a phase or multi-phases of product movements including unloading raw material from trailers to receiving, to raw material from receiving to storage, as well as raw material from storage to work in progress (WIP). The phases also include finished goods from work in progress (WIP) to storage, finished goods transportation from storage to the shipping area and loading of finished goods from shipping area to the trailers.

The benefits of utilizing automation equipment and improved processes include reduced operating costs and optimized use of operations and facility space. Additional benefits include improved product quality, workplace health and safety, and reduced labor costs.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. The company examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
http://www.strategicpms.com
Victoria Mahmoud
PR@strategicpms.com
267 371 0467

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) --06/14/2011 -- Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective.

Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Hesham Mahmoud, President of Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. suggests that, "More than eighty percent (80%) of food firms experience defective or inferior automation implementations because an objective material handling operations strategy and process solutions within the food facility has not been carefully analyzed and developed before selecting an AGV vendor."

In the current issue of the WTG Food and Beverage Blog, manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler, noted how difficult it is to find automation expertise in the food sector. According to Cutler, "Automation equipment is capable of handling loads of raw material; work in progress such as beer, soft drinks, cereals, candy, snack foods; and finished goods."

Mahmoud also noted that, "In the next ninety days, more than a thousand food, beverage, and consumer product goods companies will implement an automation solution in a manufacturing plant, distribution center, or warehouse. Sadly, four out of five of these automation projects will be troubled, resulting in a waste in time, money and resources. Only objective and experienced project management expertise can help avoid these disastrous and misguided implementations. There is often a lack of internal expertise or resource in project management and industrial automation." AGV solutions providers, no matter how well intended, have an agenda to sell their products and solutions.

Many companies question if utilizing AGVs (automated guided vehicles) would be a viable solution for a warehouse, production, or manufacturing facility. Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. suggest it could be right if the following scenarios apply:

- Process is repetitive in nature.
- Experiencing damaged or lost material.
- Facility runs more than one shift.
- Desire to control costs.
- Need to reduce injuries and increase safety.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. Hesham Mahmoud, the founder and President, pioneered project management as a practitioner in the industrial automation field since the 1980's.

Combining project management experience with extensive engineering expertise allowed him to become the European Business Director of a Fortune 500 company, specializing in state-of-the-art industrial automation systems and solutions.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
http://www.strategicpms.com
Victoria Mahmoud
PR@strategicpms.com
267 371 0467

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Manufacturing Journalist TR Cutler Looks at Microsoft Gold Partner Differentiation for WTG Manufacturing and Supply Chain News

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) --06/14/2011 -- The best Microsoft Gold Partners all consider themselves strategic partners for their clients, not merely technology solutions providers. Larry Cohn, the Senior Partner, at Streamline Systems, http://www.streamlinesys.com, a Microsoft Gold Partner, has developed a unique program that demonstrates Gold Partners are not all the same. According to Cohn, "We offer and deliver Business Impact Assessments, Business Process Workshops, and Project Scoping to increase our customers' success rate."

In the current issue of the WTG Manufacturing & Supply Chain News, manufacturing journalist TR Cutler notes, "Many companies, particularly in the manufacturing and industrial sectors, end up selecting technology solutions by Microsoft because they are comfortable, familiar, and trusting of the company; certainly of the stability and solidity in the marketplace. The concept of business improvement, whether part of a lean initiative, Six Sigma, or other continued process improvement methodologies, is often one of the metrics or deliverables offered by many Microsoft Gold Partners."

Streamline's Business Impact Assessment, (BIA), is designed as a Senior Executive workshop for companies considering technology to help grow a company or become better equipped to compete. The system is also suited for companies looking to improve or upgrade their existing systems, such as ERP (enterprise resource planning.) Cohn assured, "The workshop is lead by a senior professional consultant trained in leading this type of session. It provides a forum for executives discuss and ultimately clearly understand the business impacts of a given solution. The process is iterative with the end-objective to have a good understanding of the financial impact and benefits of the proposed solution."

Key strategies and objectives helps to identify how the team is responding to the market forces and driving business. In this exercise, companies learn what is important to them, and how they manage their business. As an example, a company has an objective of maintaining 45% gross profit margin with a strategy to focus on raw material supply costs. Being clear about these strategies and objectives usually relieves tension and puts the team back in a position of power and control.

This process, when done at the beginning of an ERP selection, can definitely help clarify the real needs of the company, highlight solutions and benefits, as well as establish priorities and objectives. Instead of doing a boilerplate implementation, a company might decide they need bar code data collection before anything else; they may need a CRM (customer relationship management) solution desperately. Streamline may implement that urgent solution requirement; demonstrate significant benefits, which in turn helps pay for the complete ERP solution.

Headquartered in Colorado, Streamline Systems follows a focused business strategy and proven approach when it comes to working with any client. Cohn notes, "Over the years, we've developed verified methods that inject new value into the equipment manufacturers' business. We provide the solutions, tools, and advice needed to transform their operations. We believe that every client is unique, and requires direct collaboration with a team of experts in order to receive the maximum amount of value for their investment. That is why we take the time to evaluate every clients distinct set of requirements before engaging, so we can be sure we are providing the highest value solution for their specific needs."

Streamline Systems, LLC
http://www.streamlinesys.com
Larry Cohn
PRinfo@streamlinesys.com
720-200-0142

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) --06/10/2011 -- In the current issue of the International Food Safety Quality Network, manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler, noted how difficult it is to find automation expertise in the food sector. According to Cutler, "Automation equipment is capable of handling loads of raw material; work in progress such as beer, soft drinks, cereals, candy, snack foods; and finished goods."

Hesham Mahmoud, President of Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. suggests that, "More than eighty percent (80%) of food firms experience defective or inferior automation implementations because an objective material handling operations strategy and process solutions within the food facility has not been carefully analyzed and developed before selecting an AGV vendor."

Mahmoud also noted that, "In the next ninety days, more than a thousand food, beverage, and consumer product goods companies will implement an automation solution in a manufacturing plant, distribution center, or warehouse. Sadly, four out of five of these automation projects will be troubled, resulting in a waste in time, money and resources. Only objective and experienced project management expertise can help avoid these disastrous and misguided implementations. There is often a lack of internal expertise or resource in project management and industrial automation." AGV solutions providers, no matter how well intended, have an agenda to sell their products and solutions.

Many companies question if utilizing AGVs (automated guided vehicles) would be a viable solution for a warehouse, production, or manufacturing facility. Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. suggest it could be right if the following scenarios apply:

- Process is repetitive in nature.
- Experiencing damaged or lost material.
- Facility runs more than one shift.
- Desire to control costs.
- Need to reduce injuries and increase safety.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. Hesham Mahmoud, the founder and President, pioneered project management as a practitioner in the industrial automation field since the 1980's.

Combining project management experience with extensive engineering expertise allowed him to become the European Business Director of a Fortune 500 company, specializing in state-of-the-art industrial automation systems and solutions.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
http://www.strategicpms.com
Victoria Mahmoud
PR@strategicpms.com
267 371 0467

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) --06/09/2011 -- Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

In the current issue of the Global Food Safety Resource (GFSR), manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, noted how difficult it is to find automation expertise in the food sector. According to Cutler, "Automation equipment is capable of handling loads of raw material; work in progress such as beer, soft drinks, cereals, candy, snack foods; and finished goods."

Based in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, Hesham Mahmoud, President of Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. (http://www.strategicpms.com), suggests that, "More than eighty percent (80%) of food firms experience defective or inferior automation implementations because an objective material handling operations strategy and process solutions within the food facility has not been carefully analyzed and developed before selecting an AGV vendor."

Mahmoud also noted that, "In the next ninety days, more than a thousand food, beverage, and consumer product goods companies will implement an automation solution in a manufacturing plant, distribution center, or warehouse. Sadly, four out of five of these automation projects will be troubled, resulting in a waste in time, money and resources. Only objective and experienced project management expertise can help avoid these disastrous and misguided implementations. There is often a lack of internal expertise or resource in project management and industrial automation." AGV solutions providers, no matter how well intended, have an agenda to sell their products and solutions.

Many companies question if utilizing AGVs (automated guided vehicles) would be a viable solution for a warehouse, production, or manufacturing facility. Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. suggest it could be right if the following scenarios apply:

- Process is repetitive in nature.
- Experiencing damaged or lost material.
- Facility runs more than one shift.
- Desire to control costs.
- Need to reduce injuries and increase safety.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. Hesham Mahmoud, the founder and President, pioneered project management as a practitioner in the industrial automation field since the 1980's.

Combining project management experience with extensive engineering expertise allowed him to become the European Business Director of a Fortune 500 company, specializing in state-of-the-art industrial automation systems and solutions.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective.

Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
http://www.strategicpms.com
Victoria Mahmoud
PR@strategicpms.com
267 371 0467

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) --06/07/2011 -- The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) is the only professional organization focused on warehouse management and its role in the supply chain, providing practical, how-to information to help members grow professionally as they improve warehouse and company performance.

Members are professionals who lead, direct and manage the efficient flow of information, materials and finished goods throughout the supply chain. Members come from various backgrounds and represent a variety of distribution interests.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. Hesham Mahmoud, the founder and President, pioneered project management as a practitioner in the industrial automation field since the 1980's.

Combining project management experience with extensive engineering expertise allowed him to become the European Business Director of a Fortune 500 company, specializing in state-of-the-art industrial automation systems and solutions.

Mahmoud is a proud member of WERC, noting, "This is a critical industry organization and Strategic PM Solutions is a proud member in good standing. It is an industry stamp of approval for many of our clients."

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) --06/06/2011 -- In the current issue of the WTG Food and Beverage Blog, manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler, noted how difficult it is to find automation expertise in the food sector.

According to Cutler, "Automation equipment is capable of handling loads of raw material; work in progress such as beer, soft drinks, cereals, candy, snack foods; and finished goods."

Hesham Mahmoud, President of Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. suggests that, "More than eighty percent (80%) of food firms experience defective or inferior automation implementations because an objective material handling operations strategy and process solutions within the food facility has not been carefully analyzed and developed before selecting an AGV vendor."

Mahmoud also noted that, "In the next ninety days, more than a thousand food, beverage, and consumer product goods companies will implement an automation solution in a manufacturing plant, distribution center, or warehouse. Sadly, four out of five of these automation projects will be troubled, resulting in a waste in time, money and resources. Only objective and experienced project management expertise can help avoid these disastrous and misguided implementations. There is often a lack of internal expertise or resource in project management and industrial automation." AGV solutions providers, no matter how well intended, have an agenda to sell their products and solutions.

Many companies question if utilizing AGVs (automated guided vehicles) would be a viable solution for a warehouse, production, or manufacturing facility. Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. suggest it could be right if the following scenarios apply:

- Process is repetitive in nature.
- Experiencing damaged or lost material.
- Facility runs more than one shift.
- Desire to control costs.
- Need to reduce injuries and increase safety.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. Hesham Mahmoud, the founder and President, pioneered project management as a practitioner in the industrial automation field since the 1980's.

Combining project management experience with extensive engineering expertise allowed him to become the European Business Director of a Fortune 500 company, specializing in state-of-the-art industrial automation systems and solutions.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
http://www.strategicpms.com
Victoria Mahmoud
PR@strategicpms.com
267 371 0467

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Global Food Safety Resource Profiles Strategic PM Solutions

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) --06/02/2011 -- Based in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, Hesham Mahmoud, President of Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. (www.strategicpms.com), suggests that, "More than eighty percent (80%) of food firms experience defective or inferior automation implementations because an objective material handling operations strategy and process solutions within the food facility has not been carefully analyzed and developed before selecting an AGV vendor."

In the current issue of the Global Food Safety Resource (GFSR), manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, noted how difficult it is to find automation expertise in the food sector. According to Cutler, "Automation equipment is capable of handling loads of raw material; work in progress such as beer, soft drinks, cereals, candy, snack foods; and finished goods."

Mahmoud also noted that, "In the next ninety days, more than a thousand food, beverage, and consumer product goods companies will implement an automation solution in a manufacturing plant, distribution center, or warehouse. Sadly, four out of five of these automation projects will be troubled, resulting in a waste in time, money and resources. Only objective and experienced project management expertise can help avoid these disastrous and misguided implementations. There is often a lack of internal expertise or resource in project management and industrial automation." AGV solutions providers, no matter how well intended, have an agenda to sell their products and solutions.

Many companies question if utilizing AGVs (automated guided vehicles) would be a viable solution for a warehouse, production, or manufacturing facility. Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. suggest it could be right if the following scenarios apply:

- Process is repetitive in nature.

- Experiencing damaged or lost material.

- Facility runs more than one shift.

- Desire to control costs.

- Need to reduce injuries and increase safety.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com)
based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. Hesham Mahmoud, the founder and President, pioneered project management as a practitioner in the industrial automation field since the 1980's. Combining project management experience with extensive engineering expertise allowed him to become the European Business Director of a Fortune 500 company, specializing in state-of-the-art industrial automation systems and solutions.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
http://www.strategicpms.com
Victoria Mahmoud
PR@strategicpms.com
267 371 0467

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) --06/01/2011 -- Based in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, Hesham Mahmoud, President of Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. (www.strategicpms.com), suggests that, "More than eighty percent (80%) of food firms experience defective or inferior automation implementations because an objective material handling operations strategy and process solutions within the food facility has not been carefully analyzed and developed before selecting an AGV vendor."

In the current issue of the International Food Safety Quality Network publication, IFSQN, manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler, noted how difficult it is to find automation expertise in the food sector. According to Cutler, "Automation equipment is capable of handling loads of raw material; work in progress such as beer, soft drinks, cereals, candy, snack foods; and finished goods."

Mahmoud also noted that, "In the next ninety days, more than a thousand food, beverage, and consumer product goods companies will implement an automation solution in a manufacturing plant, distribution center, or warehouse. Sadly, four out of five of these automation projects will be troubled, resulting in a waste in time, money and resources. Only objective and experienced project management expertise can help avoid these disastrous and misguided implementations. There is often a lack of internal expertise or resource in project management and industrial automation." AGV solutions providers, no matter how well intended, have an agenda to sell their products and solutions.

Many companies question if utilizing AGVs (automated guided vehicles) would be a viable solution for a warehouse, production, or manufacturing facility. Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. suggest it could be right if the following scenarios apply:

- Process is repetitive in nature.

- Experiencing damaged or lost material.

- Facility runs more than one shift.

- Desire to control costs.

- Need to reduce injuries and increase safety.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. Hesham Mahmoud, the founder and President, pioneered project management as a practitioner in the industrial automation field since the 1980's. Combining project management experience with extensive engineering expertise allowed him to become the European Business Director of a Fortune 500 company, specializing in state-of-the-art industrial automation systems and solutions.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
http://www.strategicpms.com
Victoria Mahmoud
PR@strategicpms.com
267 371 0467

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Hesham Mahmoud of Strategic Project Management Solutions Practices Talks Coaching and Mentoring

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) --05/28/2011 -- Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. Hesham Mahmoud, the founder and President, pioneered project management as a practitioner in the industrial automation field since the 1980's. Combining project management experience with extensive engineering expertise allowed him to become the European Business Director of a Fortune 500 company, specializing in state-of-the-art industrial automation systems and solutions.

The principals of Strategic Project Management Solutions have over twenty years experience in industrial automation solutions and material handling systems, having successfully installed many Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems, both domestically and internationally.

Strategic Project Management Solutions acts as a coach or mentor to strategic project managers, giving one-on-one guidance through an actual project. The company has mentored many strategic project managers by sharpening their skills and guiding them through the standard project manager process.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
http://www.strategicpms.com
Victoria Mahmoud
PR@strategicpms.com
267 371 0467

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) --05/27/2011 -- Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. Hesham Mahmoud, the founder and President, pioneered project management as a practitioner in the industrial automation field since the 1980's.

Combining project management experience with extensive engineering expertise allowed him to become the European Business Director of a Fortune 500 company, specializing in state-of-the-art industrial automation systems and solutions.

The principals of Strategic Project Management Solutions have over twenty years experience in industrial automation solutions and material handling systems, having successfully installed many Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems, both domestically and internationally.

Strategic Project Management Services have two distinct functions:

Strategic Planning
A well-planned and controlled project will be a successful project. Strategic Project Management Solutions will aid in completing the planning phase of each project, ready for the hand-off to an internal strategic project manager.

Problem Solving
It often takes an objective and fresh look at a problem to be able to solve it. Strategic Project Management Solutions has taken many troubled projects that were off track and brought them to a successful and profitable conclusion.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
http://www.strategicpms.com
Victoria Mahmoud
PR@strategicpms.com
267 371 0467

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Sellersville, PA -- (SBWIRE) --05/25/2011 -- Just as industrial companies require a business plan, so does the industrial sales department. Strategic Project Management Solutions assists in generating a Strategic Sales Plan by setting goals for sales people, generating a sales forecast, and creating or reviewing sales territories, all to maximize sales and profit.

The principals of Strategic Project Management Solutions have over twenty years experience in industrial automation solutions and material handling systems, having successfully installed many Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems, both domestically and internationally.

About Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
Strategic PM Solutions, Inc., (http://www.StrategicPMs.com) based in Sellersville, PA, is the leader in setting strategic plans to overcome today's automation, material handling, and project management challenges. Hesham Mahmoud, the founder and President, pioneered project management as a practitioner in the industrial automation field since the 1980's. Combining project management experience with extensive engineering expertise allowed him to become the European Business Director of a Fortune 500 company, specializing in state-of-the-art industrial automation systems and solutions.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. examines facilities, analyzes situations and develops tailored lean and cost-effective solutions in project management, industrial automation solutions, and operations with other companies. Solutions frequently involve Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and system integration selection from an objective and unbiased perspective. Industry sectors served often include food and beverage, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, hospitals, chemicals, and paper.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc. is an independent industrial automation consulting company committed to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Expertise includes Automation Solutions and Material Handling Systems, System Integration, Strategic Business and Operations Management, and Strategic Project Management.

Strategic PM Solutions, Inc.
http://www.strategicpms.com
Victoria Mahmoud
PR@strategicpms.com
267 371 0467

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm