In this Issue:
- System Report: thredUP designs the largest resale plateform on the web
- Reader Survey: Software usage survey
- Best Practices: Cloud WMS
- Special Report: Put walls
- Information Management: WES stretches
Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives
August 2023 Modern Materials Handling
In Anchorage, The Odom Corporation relies on lift trucks, fleet management software and lift truck add-ons to manage its beverage distribution center.
The Odom Corporation is using lift trucks, high density storage and a pick module to streamline its case-handling operations in Anchorage.
It was another solid growth year for most of the Top 20 manufacturers of lift trucks. The pandemic was clearly the trigger for some pent-up demand in 2021, but continued growth in 2022 speaks to the value OEMs bring to the table not just with trucks, but with technologies and automation to improve operational performance.
This marks the 13th year we’ve focused the majority of this issue on the latest technology and best practice developments revolving around the steadfast workhorse of the materials handling market, the lift truck.
From labor shortages to demand for ever-improved operational flexibility, this typically ignored class of trucks offers a chance to rethink your processes and even how you approach materials handling.
Here’s a look at the current lift truck usage and purchasing trends for 2023.
Sustainability is on its way to becoming a core competency for materials handling suppliers.
Modern's editor sat down with Steve Harrington to discuss the National Center for Supply Chain Automation.
Sure, lift truck operators are on the front lines of safe operation, but having a strong safety program takes plenty of management involvement as well.
Not every label carries only a bar code. Others that must survive the life of the product also have critical part data and even safety precautions. Here’s how one company has made meeting these demands its mission.
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Mallard Manufacturing joins the MacLean-Fogg family of companies
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Boscov’s: Speed regained in retail distribution
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A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, with fewer labor resources, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
Women in Manufacturing Association to offer 4th annual Moms in MFG Conference
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Event brings together manufacturing professionals with dual responsibilities of career and caregiving
Fox Robotics and KION NA announce strategic partnership
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Company collaboration scales supply chain for FoxBot ATL, establishes nationwide service and support network for autonomous forklifts
Ergonomics Update: Hearing protection in the warehouse
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Warehouses and DCs turn their focus to protecting workers’ hearing and dimming the noise within the four walls.
Parcel handling on the move
May 6, 2024
Between the variety of packages and heavy volumes, parcel handling can be daunting. However, it’s manageable—especially with the help of automation.
An inside look at picking technologies
May 6, 2024
From pick-to-light to the most advanced robotics, picking technologies are rapidly changing order fulfillment.
April Services PMI contracts following 15 months of growth, reports ISM
May 6, 2024
The Services PMI, at 49.4 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) fell 2.0%. The last time the index contracted was in December 2022, when it came in at 49 and prior to that the last month seeing contraction was in May 2020, when it came in at 45.4.
Where rack meets automation
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Order profiles are changing, and that means your rack should, too.
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Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has launched Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG) to house its existing subsidiary, Toyota L&F, alongside the companies it acquired in 2017 (Bastian Solutions and Vanderlande) and 2022 (viastore).
Modernization at Boscov’s
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Boscov’s Department Stores DC makes gains from new sortation, controls and software plus racked order processing area.
RoboGeorgia launches to make Georgia a leading robotics and automation hub
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The member-driven organization brings together industry leaders, educational institutions, and community organizers to position Georgia at the forefront of robotics and automation innovation.
