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in the spotlight: ikea

IKEA thinks global and acts local
IKEA's new DC employs a global warehouse design and best practices to serve a growing regional market. more » » »
IKEA's new style: automation
As retail operations expand in the southeastern United States, Ikea's Georgia facility is designed around a 13-crane automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) that minimizes the labor required for putaway and picking, and a 100-foot tall racking system that optimizes space and provides room for growth. more » » »

this month's features

Bi-Rite implements voice-picking technology
By adopting voice picking, this food service distributor improved order accuracy more than 90%, increased productivity and reduced operating costs. more » » »
Keeping hard-earned materials handling hires
Hiring the right materials handlers is hard enough. Keeping them from hitting the road is the bigger challenge. more » » »
RFID basics
Here's an introduction to the tags, readers and software that make up an RFID system, as well as common materials handling applications of the technology. more » » »
10 steps to a more secure DC
With security high on priority lists, here are 10 ways information technology and materials handling can help you create a more secure distribution center. more » » »

Conveyors: Getting better all the time
Modern checked in with engineers at a few of the country's leading conveyor suppliers to discuss recent innovations that enhance and differentiate their conveyor and sortation offerings. more » » »

viewpoints

A treasure of talent for DCs
Susan Rider, member of Modern's Editorial Advisory Board, thinks that the strongest prospects for DC positions are often buried in plain sight. more » » »
The challenge to finding MH workers isn't the fish - It's the bait
While I was interviewing people for this month's feature on hiring, a common theme emerged: It's hard to find and keep people who want to work in a warehouse—especially young people. more » » »

Febnruary 21, 2008

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