CEMA welcomes new member FMH Conveyors
February 7, 2019
FMH Conveyor has a long history of delivering solutions for fluid/loose truck loading and unloading applications.
Hytrol donates system for Arkansas State University materials handling lab
January 24, 2019
Lab to support real-world career development education and innovative materials handling research.
CEMA reports November 2018 shipments up 23.2% compared to November 2017
January 16, 2019
November 2018 booked orders decreased 14.7% when compared to November 2017 orders.
Continuous improvement in action
January 15, 2019
This month in Modern brings you inside the 1.5-million-square-foot Canadian Tire DC.
Conveyors: A method to the maintenance
January 14, 2019
In the face of unprecedented demands on equipment, facilities of all sizes are modernizing hardware, software and maintenance strategies.
Order fulfillment at Educational Development Corp.
December 11, 2018
EDC brought in a WMS, lights, powered conveyor and sortation to write a new chapter in the book distributor’s distribution story.
Resilience and innovation at Gap Inc.
November 12, 2018
Just months before the start of the 2016 holiday season, one of Gap Inc.’s distribution centers was destroyed by fire. Here’s the story of how resilience and innovation saved the day.
Gap Inc.: Taking the touches out of fulfillment
November 12, 2018
Gap Inc.’s Gallatin facility was designed to rapidly fill e-commerce orders while minimizing handling.
Rotary Corp. reconfigures its central distribution center
October 12, 2018
By transforming fulfillment operations, the supplier improved its order accuracy.
Inside look at order fulfillment: Luxottica
October 9, 2018
Luxottica’s Georgia logistics hub optimizes the fulfillment of eyewear, including prescription glasses,apparel and accessories in a three-level warehouse.
MRO Technician Spotlight: Daniel Ruiz, Beumer Corp.
September 11, 2018
Modern's Maintanace Repair and Operations (MRO) team spoke with Customer Support Engineer, David Ruiz of Beumer Corp.
Office supplies logistics at Dimerc Office
September 10, 2018
Chile’s largest B2B distributor of office supplies added a three-level pick module and a high-speed shipping sorter to its distribution center. The result was a 30% increase in productivity.
CEMA reports June 2018 booked orders up 93.7% over June 2017
August 22, 2018
Orders of unit handling equipment up 159.7% since May.
MDI File Boxes Deliver Durable, Economical Document Protection and Storage
August 20, 2018
Comprised of double-faced corrugated plastic, this box offers superior durability from daily wear, along with moisture and chemical resistance to protect the most valuable contents.
CEMA: May 2018 booked orders up 22.6% when compared to May 2017
August 1, 2018
The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association reported that its May 2018 booked orders increased 22.6% when compared to May 2017 orders.
Dorner’s becomes ISO 9001:2015 certified
July 24, 2018
ISO 9001:2015 is the latest quality management standard that helps businesses and organizations be more efficient and improve customer satisfaction.
ProGMA video highlights safety solutions
July 13, 2018
The Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA), a product group within MHI, is promoting the fourth in a series of educational videos about preventing accidents resulting from objects falling from overhead conveyor systems.
CSS Group releases new video
July 13, 2018
The Conveyors and Sortation Systems (CSS) Industry Group of MHI has produced a new video titled “The Importance of Conveyor and Sortation Systems for Controlled Growth.”
Optimizing e-fulfillment at Arvato
July 10, 2018
Arvato’s distribution center streamlines returns handling and timely order fulfillment
Conveyor and sortation technologies move further down the line
July 9, 2018
Innovation in the design, functionality and maintenance of conveyors and sortation systems is changing the fundamentals of distribution to meet unprecedented demands.
