Modern Materials Handling’s 2017 Casebook Collection

Modern Materials Handling once again proudly offers the Casebook, a reference guide designed to inspire innovation and investment. It’s jam-packed with case studies as well as the most comprehensive directories available of materials handling equipment manufacturers and related information management technology vendors.

Since we know things are always improving, redesigning and shifting inside your operations, this year we have taken a hard look at our coverage of your facilities. Our editors have adjusted the categories in the 2017 Casebook to reflect the changing landscape inside your four walls.

This year, Modern takes a look inside 38 facilities and provides you with a look at how your peers are solving problems in the areas of Automation, Information Management, Lift Trucks, Packaging, Storage and Warehouse Environment.

Whether you are taking on additional SKUs, managing omni-channel and multi-channel distribution, dealing with new dimensional weight pricing, integrating new software and adding equipment, need a new door at your dock, or looking for bonus functionality from your lift trucks, there’s something in this Casebook for you.

It’s our hope that this annual Casebook will continue to inspire the innovation and investment that will keep your warehouse and distribution operation on the road to success for many years to come.

Automation

• New palletizing solution increases employee efficiency and productivity
• Order fulfillment and tire handling solutions manufacturer looks to automation
• Ferris Industries installs automated towline conveyor assembly system
• AGV improves food manufacturer’s efficiency
• Computer-driven machinery supplier improves stopping distance
• Pharmaceutical distributor uses VRC to combat growth
• Vehicles simplify Whirlpool’s parts delivery process
• Mobile robot improves Elos Medtech Pinol’s production flow

Information Management

• Grocery retailer uses order fulfillment software to improve the automation
• 3PL uses a voice picking solution to increase productivity
• Caffe Ladro’s e-commerce platform improves online order efficiency
• Voice software technology increases Horseware Ireland’s worker productivity
• JRac integrates supply chain automation in two separate DCs

Lift Trucks

• 3PL use new lift trucks and rack installations to combat growth
• Classic Distributing uses low-level orderpicker to increase its pick rates
• Lift truck transmission technology enhances drivers’ productivity
• Reliable propane forklifts keep fast-paced business moving

Packaging

• Subaru of Indiana Automotive saves with reusable packaging program
• On-demand system fabricates Carolina Biological Supply’s boxes
• Mölnlycke uses new system to transport and palletize SKUs
• Surtech Industries automates with orbital wrapping machine
• Honeyville integrates auger and cup fillers with automatic equipment

Storage

• AS/RS improves the timeliness of parts access
• Custom pick module gives Werner Electric Supply a competitive advantage
• Interworld Freight improves inventory control with pallet rack
• Vertical storage technology frees up production floor space
• Multi-level mezzanine system provides superior strength and stability
• American Plumbing & Heating’s new mezzanine improves workers’ safety
• Device improves ergonomics on the pick floor for Capital Candy
• Medical device manufacturer uses automation and shelving to improve its working environment
• Dairy industry leader builds on mobile racking system success
• Retailer discovers ergonomic lifting method

Warehouse Environment

• Nebraska Furniture Mart uses a robust automated software system
• Automatic restraints and storing dock levelers help Sartori comply
• State-of-the-art dual scrubbing system minimizes employee downtime
• Cart design resolves pipe and valve manufacturer’s safety and efficiency issues