Lift Truck Series: A new technician vision
January 13, 2017
The demographics of technician hiring and retiring do not paint a pretty picture for the near- or long-term future of the technical workforce. The lift truck industry is attacking the shortage head-on with improvements and initiatives designed to grow the technicians of tomorrow—today
REI’s Innovative Warehouse Offers One-touch Production
December 13, 2016
REI’s new Arizona LEED Platinum, Net Zero Energy facility brings together two automation technologies to manage store replenishment and e-commerce fulfillment at the same workstation.
New palletizing solution increases employee efficiency and productivity
October 12, 2016
Arcadia Farms uses a multi-level system to transport and palletize goods and maximize space.
System Report: Brownells new DC is flexible and responsive
October 10, 2016
With conveyor, a WMS and put-to-light technology, Brownells has improved productivity and efficiency while being more responsive to its customers. Materials Handling systems report, Description of Brownell Ammunition warehouse technologies,
Equipment Report: Outside the box thinking
October 7, 2016
The latest developments in reusable totes and containers are being underscored by customization and additional options for handling flexibility.
American Eagle Outfitters’ omni-channel journey
September 1, 2016
The fashion retailer has used warehouse execution software and automation to create a true omni-channel distribution center.
Transforming into a true omni-channel retailer
September 1, 2016
American Eagle’s new DC is built around an inbound conveyor and sortation system, six multi-level pick modules and a warehouse execution system.
The automation tool kit in action at Destination Maternity
July 1, 2016
Destination Maternity’s new facility brings together shuttles, mini-loads, a bomb-bay unit sorter and sophisticated software to drive a true omni-channel distribution environment.
Hibbett Sports: Faster, Flexible and Efficient
June 8, 2016
A high-speed conveyor and sortation system at Hibbett Sports’ Alabama distribution center speeds cases to its stores while put-to-light allows the retailer to replenish at the SKU level.
Rack, shelving and storage looks vertical
April 1, 2016
Focused on gaining efficiencies, maximizing available space and keeping workers safe while they’re up in the air, companies are integrating more rack, shelving and storage into their facilities.
Mobility & robotics in the warehouse: How far have we come?
March 1, 2016
A time when autonomous robots navigate the warehouse or DC unattended could be right around the corner. Is your company ready?
Equipment Report: Conveyors and sortation keep up the pace
February 1, 2016
By staying ahead of the curve, facilities can increase induction accuracy, even as the sizes and shapes of packages continue to diversify.
AGVs roll into the next frontier
January 1, 2016
In response to rapidly changing demands, autonomous vehicles of all kinds are making their way into the modern warehouse.
Safety: Protecting workers at the loading dock
December 1, 2015
From black-and-yellow safety striping to integrated dock safety systems—and everything in between—here’s how to shore up a warehouse loading dock to ensure a high level of worker and driver safety.
Flexibility: The hallmark of today’s automated goods-to-person installations
October 1, 2015
A variety of equipment and installation options lets operations customize their handling to match inventory profiles, customer demands.
4 ways packing stations have evolved
September 1, 2015
Moving from an afterthought to a key component of e-commerce and omni-channel facilities, today’s packing stations are unclogging bottlenecks and improving order fulfillment productivity.
Equipment Report: Lights, voice, action
July 1, 2015
A look at what’s new in voice, mobile and pick-to-light technology for today’s warehouses and distribution centers.
A peek into Goodyear’s ergonomic sandbox
June 1, 2015
An inside view of the ergonomic strides that one international manufacturer is making in its plants and warehouses.
Rack/Shelving: Laying the groundwork for growth
May 1, 2015
Rack design is moving from the concrete to the C-suite as more users quantify the impact of storage on process efficiency.
Robotics: On a case-by-case basis
March 1, 2015
When their prowess in manufacturing proved a liability in warehousing and distribution, robots were forced to rapidly evolve.