Modern Materials Handling - October 2, 2002
- Casebook Directory/ Case Studies
- Fixed Path
- AGVs improve warehouse efficiencies
- Software simulates peace of mind for auto systems manufacturer
- Sortation system streamlines shipping operations
- AGVs deliver for U.S. Postal Service
- First-class lifting for aircraft engine manufacturer
- Portable radio remote controllers go airborne at Lockheed Martin
- Spiral conveyors prove to be tops for TTI
- Flexible conveyor system taps new productivity
- Air conveying system reduces friction
- Rx for Apotex: Vertical lifts and conveyors
- Drum motors run continuously, despite dust
- Robotic handling cells safely move glass panels
- Information Systems
- Bad bar codes: no problem for Postal Service
- DHL speeds deliveries with improved package id
- WMS drives efficient parts distribution
- Warehouse software goes live in 9 weeks
- Lift Trucks
- Waterless coolant prevents engine boilover
- Forklift fleet moves auto parts in high gear
- Flexibility is the keyword for lift trucks at IKEA
- AC-drive forklifts deliver high performance
- Forklift leasing: Not child's play for COSCO
- Sidelift vehicle safely handles long loads
- Gap's new DC relies on single lift truck brand
- Swing mast truck works very narrow aisles
- Packaging
- Turning scrap packaging into profits
- Making hay with a stretch wrapper
- Flipping over injuries at a printing plant
- An out-of-the-closet solution
- Palletizers meet demanding requirements at Bacardi
- Storage/Staging
- Continental flying high with automated storage units
- IBM retrofits its mini-load with computerized precision
- Tires roll at General Motors
- Racking up savings
- Pallet racks sock it away
- New flight plan: Small parts storage systems
- Strategically placed warehouses provide quick service
- Dense storage in a tight space
- Put-to-light makes distribution a shoe in
- Custom cabinets protect and store tooling
- Snakes, frogs & salamanders
- Pep Boys totes are on the move
- Yard/Plant
- High-speed curtain keeps Alcoa in the dark
- Customized container solves handling problem
- Cool it with fans
- Dock equipment keeps auto parts moving
- Dock doors get groceries moving
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