Checking in with Pete Sinisgalli
December 19, 2020
The former Manhattan Associates CEO has a new gig with Aptos
60 Seconds with Sal Fateen of Seizmic and MHEFI
December 16, 2020
Modern Materials Handling sat down with Sal Fateen, CEO of Seizmic and president of the Material Handling Education Foundation Inc. to talk about the industry.
Virtual technology brings real safety benefits
December 14, 2020
VR training for lift trucks can increase safety when used to correct bad driver habits or ensure operators get specific training after an incident.
What do bulk containers and eaches have in common?
December 14, 2020
More than you might think, actually. In fact, e-commerce is a hot new application for mobile bulk containers, ergonomically handling items and small boxes that need special attention. It’s the next obvious step after laundry carts. You’ll see.
JSCM Video: How supply chain managers navigate the legal cannabis industry
December 13, 2020
Marijuana may still be illegal in practice, but the emerging legal side of the business is challenging supply chain managers to implement strategic decisions in an environment characterized by fast‐changing regulations
How General Mills is disrupting its own supply chain to feed the world
November 25, 2020
Before COVID, General Mills was already transforming its supply chain. The pandemic sped things up so the food giant could keep food on the shelves.
Survey insight: The automation surge is lagging the e-commerce surge, for now
November 19, 2020
A few insights from reporting on our annual Warehouse and DC Operations survey, found in this month's issue
60 Seconds with Mary Lou Bosco, AIM
November 16, 2020
Modern's staff sat down with Mary Lou Bosco, COO at AIM to discuss the AIDC industry.
Lift Truck Tips: Conventional in the cold
November 16, 2020
With a disciplined approach to maintenance, data-driven insight on charging and a cold condition package, you can ensure adequate performance in the cold.
Recycling coastline plastic into premium reusable packaging
November 16, 2020
Plastic waste on the beach is now being used in packaging from totes to bulk containers. And if one pioneer has her way, this is only a start.
Lift Truck Tips: Multiple valid power choices call for objective thinking
October 30, 2020
Decisions on which type of lift truck power to go with should not be about what’s the latest technology: It’s about assessing operational factors against cost considerations.
Packaging Corner: Streamline your pack and ship process
October 29, 2020
Double-sided printing of labels and lists for e-commerce and other shipments increases accuracy while reducing labor needed to get orders out the door in the least amount of time.
It’s still all about the software – MHLC Day 2
October 29, 2020
We may be on the cusp of the next generation of warehouse software
It’s time once again for the MHLC
October 27, 2020
To kick off its 35th conference, Dematic America’s CEO discusses the state of the industry, and where we go from here
The Rebound Podcast: What it takes to be a supply chain leader
October 22, 2020
Listen in as Mike Griswold discusses what the winning characteristics and trends from this year’s Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain list
JSCM Video: Managing outsource reverse supply chain operations
October 20, 2020
While reverse logistics is more important than ever, little is known about how companies define their approach to managing outsourced operations. This bridges that gap
The Rebound Podcast: The future of retail fulfillment
October 8, 2020
Retail fulfillment may never be the same, and that’s not a bad thing! Listen in as Craig Jones discusses how Under Armour is re-inventing its fulfillment capabilities
Li-ion vs. Thin Plate Pure Lead Batteries (TTPL) Batteries for Lift Trucks
October 7, 2020
As lithium-ion batteries continue to grow in popularity, lead-acid battery manufacturers are now offering thin plate pure lead batteries (TTPL) in response, an offspring of the absorbed glass mat (AGM) technology, as an alternative.
Will 2020 Be Forever Known as the Summer of Piece-Picking?
October 5, 2020
With the increase in e-commerce orders, now be the time piece-picking robotics come into their own.
Supply Chain Startup: Plus One Robotics’ software vision
October 2, 2020
Perception and vision are key to making piece-picking robotics a reality in the DC
