- Preferred Freezer's new take on automation
- Lift Truck Series: Connecting pickers to productivity
- Information Management: Yard management
- Equipment Report: AGV Innovations
- Best Practices: Cold chain
Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives
January 2018 Modern Materials Handling
In this issue:
PFS built one of the largest and most automated AS/RS freezers in the world in Washington state. Next up is a new design for automation.
Mobile, connected and critical to the movement of goods, the modern lift truck and picker are helping unlock the next level of productivity.
Whether semi- or fully-automated, cold storage facilities can automate to cut costs, improve labor productivity and achieve compliance.
Cobots and grippers work with existing human staff to boost volume and quality for precision manufacturer.
Large retail chain streamlines logistics at the largest warehouse in northern Europe.
Global manufacturer automates fulfillment to improve storage density, accuracy, safety and traceability.
Modern Materials Handling sat down with Kevin Lacy who is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of all modes of transportation through research and development of effective policies to improve traffic flow and safety for all.
Electric equipment continues to displace its internal combustion counterparts—even up to 92,000-pound capacities—and offers benefits far beyond energy costs.
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