Automation increases data accuracy and productivity
September 6, 2018
Manufacturer gains traceability, responsiveness and efficiency after implementing new software.
Voice-directed picking supports healthy distribution processes
September 6, 2018
Healthcare distributor improves outcomes for pickers, clinicians and patients by replacing paper-based picking.
Lift Truck Tips: New accounting rules to impact operations
September 6, 2018
Starting January 1, organizations whose finance and operations personnel are on the same page will benefit the most.
60 Seconds with Brent McClendon, National Wooden Pallet & Container Association
September 6, 2018
Modern spends 60 seconds talking with NWPCA CEO Brent McClendon about the current state of the wooden pallet industry.
MRO Best Practices: Are you ready for Predictive Maintenance?
August 21, 2018
A new generation of maintenance programs tracks real-time data about specific pieces of equipment to reduce downtime and costs while optimizing equipment efficiency. It’s all a matter of knowing the true condition of the equipment.
MRO Academic Insights: Getting up to speed in Alabama
August 21, 2018
In northern Alabama, the Alabama Robotics Technology Park is training nearly 1,000 automation operators and technicians each year for local manufacturers. It’s one of the reasons Alabama is attracting so much manufacturing and distribution activity.
Collaborative robot works overnight for manufacturer
August 6, 2018
CNC machine shop and manufacturer employs cobot to automate repetitive jobs.
Packaging Corner: Mark 1-inch characters, codes with one printhead
August 6, 2018
New thermal ink jet printer marks 1-inch codes on secondary packaging without stacking printheads.
Lift Truck Tips: With operator training, little things can make a big difference
August 6, 2018
Attention to detail, discipline and pride are among the surest ways to elevate safety.
60 Seconds with Steve Raymond, Raymond Handling Concepts Corp.
August 6, 2018
Modern spends 60 seconds talking with Steve Raymond, retired CEO of Raymond Handling Concepts Corp.
Industrial wire containers find use in new applications
July 27, 2018
Embraced by a variety of industries beyond traditional materials handling, wire containers are durable and provide visibility.
Vertical lift modules support military-grade parts management
July 9, 2018
Air force base reclaims space further shortening response time for critical logistical support operations.
Packaging partnership helps brewer accommodate growth and cut costs
July 6, 2018
On-demand packaging saves warehouse space and increases production and service levels.
Scalable WMS keeps pace with exponential growth
July 6, 2018
Distributor climbs from manual to automated operations while reducing errors and elevating productivity.
Packaging Corner: Capture length, width and height without a tape measure
July 6, 2018
Dimensioning app uses mobile phone’s internal sensors to accurately determine parcel volume.
Lift Truck Tips: Narrow aisles require broad thinking
July 6, 2018
Increasing density, storage locations and efficiency requires harmony between racking, processes and forklift equipment.
This Month in Modern: Everest spice company takes one huge step forward
June 10, 2018
This month in Modern, executive editor Bob Trebilcock offers us the first in a series of three articles on distribution center operations around the world, including visits to India, South America and Europe. “Think of it as the National Geographic approach to materials handling,” he says.
Automotive processes advance and adapt
June 7, 2018
Although the total sales of cars and light trucks declined by roughly 1.8% in the United States in 2017—down to 17.25 million, thereby ending a seven-year streak of year-over-year increases, according to Automotive News—2018 has so far been a positive year for the automotive industry.
Ergonomics system replaces guesswork with numbers and complaints with compliments
June 6, 2018
Food manufacturer measures improvements in worker safety and satisfaction.
Rolls-Royce optimizes production with lifting technologies and maintenance services
June 6, 2018
Precision manufacturer of complex, massive and heavily regulated products seeks reliability.