Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives

November 2020 Modern Materials Handling

In this Issue:

  • How NFI Industries is meeting the innovation challenge
  • Special Report: Top 20 AIDC suppliers
  • Salary Survey: Satisfaction on the rise
  • Equipment Report: AGVs gain in flexibility and applications
  • Reader Survey: Annual warehouse/DC operations survey
The adult incontinence supplier also used a WES-WCS for enhanced productivity.
The 3PL implemented a fleet of eight autonomous mobile robots in one e-commerce fulfillment center. The result is more than double the productivity in that area.
As warehouse and DC operators find new ways to manage the impacts of the global pandemic, automatic identification and data capture solutions continue to play an important role in their digital transformation journeys.
We asked and you told us what you’re paid and where you see your career path heading. And, considering all that’s happened in the past few months, you’re generally upbeat. Read on to see where you fit in our survey.
The pace of change wrought by e-commerce on warehousing/DC operations has been increasing for several years, but now the pandemic has kicked it into overdrive.
Modern's staff sat down with Mary Lou Bosco, COO at AIM to discuss the AIDC industry.
The Green Bay Packers use dimensioning systems to cost-effectively ship online orders. With machinery to right-size shipping cartons and dimensioning, freight costs are minimized.
With a disciplined approach to maintenance, data-driven insight on charging and a cold condition package, you can ensure adequate performance in the cold.
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Latest in Materials Handling

RoboGeorgia launches to make Georgia a leading robotics and automation hub
The member-driven organization brings together industry leaders, educational institutions, and community organizers to position Georgia at the forefront of robotics and automation innovation.

Vehicle-mounted computers: Beyond rugged
The traditional vehicle-mounted computer has always had to stand up to harsh operating conditions, now communications flexibility and data insights are also part of these solutions.

New packaging idea for the cold chain
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Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) offer modern solution to challenges of traditional farming
Farming technology start-up Hippo Harvest is using AMRs to make greenhouse farming as accessible and productive as outdoor farming.

Hyster-Yale Group provides students with real-world AI experience in 2024 Kellogg Design Challenge
Representatives from HYG and Northwestern University judged submissions from 16 teams of MBA and engineering students in multi-stage innovation competition.

KION Group’s board extends CEO Rob Smith’s contract by five years
Move ensures Smith's leadership through December 31, 2029 for the global supplier of industrial trucks, materials handling automation, and supply chain solutions.

UniCarriers Forklift joins Quality Equipment in opening celebration of new location
By consolidating three facilities into one integrated property, this new state-of-the-art facility in Shakopee, Minnesota allows Quality Equipment to streamline operations and enhance the customer experience.

Largest Automate on record opens in Chicago on Monday May 6th
More than 35,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors will participate in the Association for Advancing Automation’s 2024 Automate Show and Conference

April manufacturing output recedes after growing in March
The April PMI is 1.5% above the 12-month average of 47.7, with March’s 50.3 marking the high over that period and June 2023 marking the lowest, at 46.4.

Carolina Handling celebrates anniversary with 58 for 58 giveaway
Raymond dealership in Southeast celebrates its 58th year with program that will donate electric pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations throughout its territory, which includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s Central time zone.

Q1 sees a solid finish with strong U.S.-bound import growth, notes S&P Global Market Intelligence
March imports, at 2.489 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), posted a 16% annual gain, and first quarter imports, at 7.537 million TEU, rose 15% annually, amid various supply chain disruptions.

AutoStore to launch U.S. headquarters in greater Boston region
Over 100 new jobs will be introduced to the region with the establishment of the new headquarters in Salem, New Hampshire

Trew expanding manufacturing and development campus in southwest Ohio
Automated material handling solutions provider receives grant and Job Creation Tax Credit extension to fuel third round of expansion to campus, research and development, manufacturing, and workforce.

IFR: Robot installations by U.S. manufacturing companies up 12 percent last year
Preliminary figures from the International Federation of Robotics show total installations of industrial robots across U.S. manufacturing segments reached 44,303 units in 2023.

Geek+ and System Teknik deploy PopPick solution for pharmacy group Med24.dk
System Teknik partnered on the Denmark project, which includes three PopPick stations and 30 Shelf-to-Person robots.

Latest Resources

2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
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How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
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Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
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