Modern Materials Handling - October 2, 2007
- Casebook Directory/Case Studies
- Dock Equipment
- Fan keeps dock workers comfortable
- Dock levelers, restraints, seals minimize risk
- Curtain walls keep smut out of TVs during manufacturing
- Fixed Path
- Retrofitted DC gives UK retailer an edge
- AGVs help automotive supplier perform just in time
- Laser-guided AGVs improve efficiency for Kellogg's
- High-speed sortation triples handling capacity
- Horizontal carousel gives boost to order picking
- Information Systems
- Wireless network improves productivity
- Honda revs up Italian facility with RFID
- New ERP strategy takes a bite out of cost
- Bar code readers improve distribution for national bookseller
- Carpet giant automates yard management with new software
- Put-to-light plays starring role in e-commerce distribution
- Lift Truck
- Electric lift trucks offer clean and green alternative
- Multi-directional lift truck helps shutter company
- Wire-guided very narrow aisle lift truck reduces product damage
- Food wholesaler uses electric lift trucks for gentle handling
- Lift truck fleet supports percolating growth
- AC lift trucks serve up reliability for Texas brewery
- Packaging
- Manual palletizer reduces injuries
- Foam protects signs from impact
- Packing pattern assistant helps palletizer
- Bundled solution improves production
- Storage
- Newspaper publisher consolidates and adds automation
- Carousels provide continuous uptime for picking
- Integrated automated systems help auto supplier with e-order fulfillment
- Containers improve picking and storage efficiency in carousels
- Battery-powered carts improve efficiency for receiving and fulfillment
- AS/RS helps cut airline delays, improves distribution of parts
- Wire containers provide storage solution for vineyard
- Food stays cool in refrigerated AS/RS
- Pallet rack system meets DC challenge
- Big fans beat the heat in large spaces
- Onion grower smells success with plastic bins
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