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Comprehensive resource for automated materials handling. Includes news, insight and equipment reviews for automation within warehouses and distribution centers.


Kenco to install an AutoStore system at its Jeffersonville, Ind., DC
With systems integration partner KPI Solutions, Kenco’s new automated storage and retrieval system will shorten click-to-delivery times for the 3PL’s eCommerce customers starting this summer

Boscov’s: Speed regained in retail distribution
A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

Parcel handling on the move
Between the variety of packages and heavy volumes, parcel handling can be daunting. However, it’s manageable—especially with the help of automation.

Toyota Industries Corporation launches Toyota Automated Logistics Group to house acquired companies
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has launched Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG) to house its existing subsidiary, Toyota L&F, alongside the companies it acquired in 2017 (Bastian Solutions and Vanderlande) and 2022 (viastore).

Modernization at Boscov’s
Boscov’s Department Stores DC makes gains from new sortation, controls and software plus racked order processing area.

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) offer modern solution to challenges of traditional farming
Farming technology start-up Hippo Harvest is using AMRs to make greenhouse farming as accessible and productive as outdoor farming.

KION Group’s board extends CEO Rob Smith’s contract by five years
Move ensures Smith's leadership through December 31, 2029 for the global supplier of industrial trucks, materials handling automation, and supply chain solutions.

Largest Automate on record opens in Chicago on Monday May 6th
More than 35,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors will participate in the Association for Advancing Automation’s 2024 Automate Show and Conference

Trew expanding manufacturing and development campus in southwest Ohio
Automated material handling solutions provider receives grant and Job Creation Tax Credit extension to fuel third round of expansion to campus, research and development, manufacturing, and workforce.

Beckhoff USA opens new office in Austin, Texas
The Austin office will amplify support, sales and training opportunities covering an array of industries that include electric vehicles, medtech and digital manufacturing.

ASME Foundation wins grant for technical workforce development
ECMC Foundation funding helps transition underserved students to technical careers. The ASME Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the world’s premier professional society for multidisciplinary engineers.

Walmart chooses Swisslog AS/RS and software for third milk processing facility
This is the third Walmart milk processing facility to deploy Swisslog’s automated storage and retrieval solution (ASRS) featuring SynQ software and Vectura cranes. Walmart is planning to break ground on the new milk processing facility later this year with the facility scheduled to open in 2026.

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Lucas Watson appointed CSO for Körber’s Parcel Logistics business in North America
Watson will lead all business development and marketing functions for the region.

Kathleen Phelps to join FORTNA as chief financial officer
Phelps brings 20 years of financial leadership experience with global multi-billion-dollar businesses.

Coles automates grocery distribution in Australia
See inside the highly automated Coles grocery distribution center.

2024 Intralogistics Robotics Survey: Robot demand surges
Two years ago, 40% of companies had no plans to use robots. That number has been whittled down to 8% according to the annual Intralogistics Robotics Survey from Peerless Research Group, MHI and The Robotics Group.

Warehouse automation extends life of cheese DC by a decade
How AS/RS technology supports the future growth of a leading cheese manufacturer.

Automotive materials handling: The calm after the storm
Following several tumultuous years, the automotive industry is looking at a steadier state in 2024.

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May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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