Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives

Here’s how one of the world’s largest 3PLs is looking to tomorrow’s innovative technologies, including heads-up display and robotics, to transform its operations today.

In a case-quantity world, conveyor was king. E-commerce, poly bags and the need for incredible flexibility posed a brief challenge, but convey and sort technologies have reclaimed the crown.

Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made exceptional operational improvements through materials handling systems.

There may not be many plants and warehouses operating in the dark these days. However, many facilities are clearly on the path to lights out, balancing automation and labor to find the right mix of lower costs and better customer service.

Charged with cutting waste, many fleet owners are finding battery management practices have plenty of room for improvement.

With the continual expansion of the global economy—and the supply chain reach required to support it— Modex 2018 expects more than 3,000 attendees from 110 countries.

As product storage, sorting and replenishment methods continue to evolve, food and beverage warehouses are embracing five technology trends.

The new center is responsible for the application and implementation of robotic solutions in order fulfillment operations.

Engage employees, provide them with the best tools and harness their input to drive incremental improvements and ensure long-term success.

Modern Materials Handling staff sat down with Pieter Abbeel to discuss the state of the robotics industry.

Collaborative robots tackle mundane work so existing staff can add more value.

Integrating labeling with SAP improves supply chain performance.

Vertical reciprocating conveyor adds flexibility with reduced footprint and maintenance.

Parallel to advances in lift truck sophistication, attachment manufacturers have worked to make their products more intelligent efficient and user-friendly

On-board software helps operators quickly optimize pallet patterns and load building with robotic palletizers.

By all reports, the majority of the U.S. leading economic indicators are pointing to a fairly robust year, as manufacturing is growing; consumer confidence continues to climb; and the National Retail Federation just projected 2018 retail sales to head up 3.8% to 4.4%, adding that e-commerce sales are projected to jump up 10% to 12% during the next 12 months.