Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives

September 2019 Modern Materials Handling

In this issue:

  • Network design and robots at Rakuten Super Logistics
  • E-comm fulfillment at RSL
  • The Pallet Report: State of the pallet industry
  • Sustainable packaging is ready to make its mark
  • Putting the power of the packing station into users’ hands
  • The automated approach to right-sizing shipments
Looking at consumption, order policies and purchase orders can make an impact on your operations costs and MRO budget.
E-commerce fulfillment leader RSL is remaking its network and DC design to meet the future.
When it comes to order selection, autonomous mobile robotics does the heavy lifting at Rakuten Super Logistics.
As more companies automate their materials handling, storage and palletizing operations, the need for higher quality, reliable pallets that can go the distance is on the rise.
Whether it’s about cost or environmental savings, sustainability is taking on greater importance in packaging—and that will impact supply chains from Amazon to automotive.
Traditionally, shipping boxes and cartons was an oversized process built with manual labor. Those days are disappearing with a second generation of automated machines that builds boxes and pouches that are closer to right-sized and saves on materials and shipping costs.
Slotting software and new reconfigurable labels ensure productivity and efficiency.
Cargill Malt sees more stable loads with less damage after implementing new packaging solution.
Utilizing overhead space enables facility consolidation as well as operational efficiencies.
Reusable sleeve packs provide a number of sustainability benefits and protect loads during transport.
Berry Plastics employs unique plastic pallet out of its own post molded scrap material.
Modern's editors sat down with Kyle Ous, senior manager of packaging optimization at Chainalytics.
As we do every year at this time, we help push the importance of pallets and packaging into the spotlight in our Annual Packaging Issue.
Technology and telemetry are driving more precise fleet acquisition practices.
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