Product Innovators
February 2005

Product Innovators
November 2004

Third Party Logistics
November 2004

Global Supply Chain Conference
November 2004

Industrial Packaging
October 2004

RFID Revolution
August 2004

Grocery Distribution 
August 2004

Beverage Distribution
July 2004

Project Management
July 2004

Product Innovators
June 2004

Retrofits & Upgrades
June 2004

RFID Deployment
June 2004

Ergonomics
April 2004

Events

AIM Knowledge & Networking Meeting

Interphex 2005

Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association Convention & Expo 2005
Phoenix, AZ
April 30 - May 4, 2005

Warehousing Education & Research Council Annual Conference 2005

D/C Expo 2005

 Modern Materials Handling presents:

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This issue sponsored by: Vocollect

Take your warehouse operations to a whole new level of performance by opening a two-way dialogue between your WMS and your DC team. With Vocollect's Voice-Directed Distribution, workers are guided step-by-step through their daily tasks - eliminating cumbersome lists, labels, and RF scanners for a faster, more accurate, and safer way to work. Learn how voice cuts operating costs, read Tompkins Associates' white paper to see how one company saved nearly $1.3 million the first year with voice.

LATEST NEWS:

Software shakeout in full swing
The pace of mergers picks up along with demand for supply chain offerings. ...More >>>

Manufacturing's best performers embrace innovation
Manufacturers that adopt new technologies and aggressively pursue efficient processes on the plant floor are making strides past their competition—this according to a recent study of manufacturers’ best practices and priorities, conducted by the analyst firm Aberdeen Group.  ...More >>>

Positive outlook for materials handling shipments
Following a very positive start to 2005, indicators are strong that sales of materials handling equipment will increase in 2005 and continue on an upward path in 2006. ...More >>>

WERC conference focuses on shared ideas
Building on the success of last year’s industry roundtable discussions, the Warehousing Education and Research Council has more than doubled its roundtable offerings for this year’s event, scheduled for May 1- 4 in Dallas. ...More >>>

Apprehensive about RFID?
At ProMat, Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) featured a DVD that explained the advantages and pitfalls of the new technology. And now it’s offering the DVD to end users. ...More >>>

Bark-free pallets coming from U.S.?
For the second time in as many years, the European Commission (EC), a group of the European Union (EU), is looking to tighten regulations on pallets used to ship product from the United States...More >>>

This issue also sponsored by: Fed Ex Freight

We deliver more than freight. We deliver value. FedEx Freight is an industry-leading provider of LTL (less-than-truckload) services across North America. With industry-leading on-time performance and an extensive network of strategically located Service Centers throughout the United States, FedEx Freight delivers your freight when your customers need it. www.fedex.com

UPCOMING COVER STORY:

Warehouse/Distribution: Kirkland's new home
By consolidating three warehouses into one and doing away with manual systems, the retailer now moves the latest home furnishings into stores more efficiently than ever.   ...More >>>

UPCOMING FEATURES:

Special Report: Top 20 systems suppliers
Modern’s annual ranking of the industry’s leaders shows 2004 was a much stronger year with 16 companies posting revenue increases. ...More >>>

Information Management: Simulation expands its role
Long used to model materials handling systems, simulation software is now solving other problems too. ...More >>>

MORE FEATURES:

Manufacturing: Uptime gets a lift
Vertical lift modules trim equipment downtime, add production space for auto supplier Siemens VDO. 
 ...More >>>

Solutions: Safer, more productive docks
Installing new safety features at shipping docks and receiving has made Premium Beers’ 13 docks safer and more efficient.   ...More >>>

Equipment: Totes on the move
From automated systems to global shipping, totes and containers are becoming increasingly integral to efficient materials handling.    ...More >>>