Modern Materials Handling - October 2, 2009
- Casebook Directory/Case Studies
- Dock Equipment
- Dock equipment: Grocer knocks out weak dock doors
- Dock equipment: Keeping the Chicago cold at bay
- Dock equipment: House of Blues gets new backstage talent
- Dock equipment: Supermarket chain gets hooked on safety
- Dock equipment: Dock upgrades protect products, ensure safety
- Fixed Path
- Fixed path: Modular conveyor segments help redesign work cell layouts
- Fixed path: AGVs keep loading area in shape
- Fixed path: AGVs repeat tasks at container facility
- Fixed path: Anheuser-Busch balances automation and manual picking
- Fixed path: Converting lift trucks to AGVs
- Fixed path: Overhead conveyor slashes production times
- Information Management
- Information management: Business booms, just in time for school
- Information management: Rugged device weathers extreme environments
- Information management: Automation stabilizes a seasonal workforce
- Information management: Machinery benefits from worldwide mech support
- Information management: Order fulfillment software upgrades easily
- Information management: Accounting for valuable materials
- Information management: Auto parts distributor enjoys life in fast lane
- Information management: Book distributor talks its way to efficiency
- Information management: WMS brings widespread facilities together
- Information management: Software breaks productivity and language barriers
- Information management: Distribution center 0.003% shy of perfection
- Lift Trucks
- Lift trucks: Coffee company uses blend of lift trucks
- Lift trucks: Pedestrian-operated truck handles big loads
- Lift trucks: Wine company moves product with clean finish
- Lift trucks: Mixed cast of lift trucks sets stage for success
- Lift trucks: New fleet stablizes fuel costs, increases reliability
- Packaging
- Packaging: Many robotic hands make light work
- Packaging: Wine producer enjoys full-bodied productivity
- Packaging: Packaging company attached to label system
- Packaging: Foam inserts protect products and profit
- Packaging: Productivity off the scales at recycling center
- Storage/Staging
- Storage/Staging: Employees are fans of air movement system
- Storage/Staging: Distributor recognizes the sweet smell of success
- Storage/Staging: Aircraft manufacturer saves space and time
- Storage/Staging: Reliable pallets provide strong foundation
- Storage/Staging: Boat maker's profits and products going up
- Storage/Staging: Soft drink company quenches needs
- Storage/Staging: Elevated workstations streamline production
- Storage/Staging: Mezzanine is safe, effective and easy on the eyes
- Storage/Staging: Tool wholesaler redesigns storage system for speed
- Storage/Staging: Labels go from underfoot to eye level
- Storage/Staging: All-natural wholesaler goes high-tech in new DC
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