Modern's annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor three companies that have made outstanding strides in improving their operations through materials handling and related information systems. This year's winners were chosen from more than 20 candidates by Modern's Editorial Advisory Board. They were judged for their ability to deliver top-level customer service, respond rapidly to changing conditions, deliver orders that meet customer requirements, and improve their operations. This year's winners are:

Manufacturing
Cummins Engine Co., Jamestown, N.Y.

Warehousing
Intertape Polymer Group, Danville, Va.

Distribution
Elizabeth Arden Inc., Roanoke, Va.