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60 Seconds with Robert Martichenko of American Logistics Aid Network
Modern's editor sat down with Robert to discuss different efforts by ALAN to help disaster relief efforts.

60 Seconds with Jordan Taft, Welder at Raymond Corporation
Our editor sat down with Jordan Taft, Welder at Raymond Corporation to discuss his career and future plans.

Overlooked no more: The importance of lift truck inspections
Regular inspection of all critical aspects of each truck can help curb maintenance costs.

Writing the book on streamlined data capture
Book Depot’s fulfillment center makes gains in speed, efficiency and accuracy by deploying glove-based wearable scanners.

60 Seconds with Diego Vega from the Hanken School of Economics
Modern's editor sat down with Diego Vega, Associate professor, supply chain management and social responsibility at Hanken School of Economics to discuss humanitarianism and education.

Cobot as key ingredient for palletizing efficiency
Collaborative robot enables new palletizing automation for Bob’s Red Mill, hitting the whole grain manufacturer’s needs for speed and safety. Warehouse robotics provide efficiencies in the warehouse.

Lithium transition: It’s all about the outcomes
Lithium power is seen as the fastest growing motive power choice for electric trucks, though it has competition from options including thin plate pure lead and hydrogen fuel cells. For end users like City Furniture and Hamilton Beach Brands, motive power has to deliver on outcomes like space savings and uptime.

What’s new in totes, bins and containers?
From the relatively mundane to the truly innovative, totes, bins and containers are continuously receiving upgrades to make them better suited to the job at hand.

60 Seconds With Liz Richards, CEO or the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA)
Modern's editor's sat down with Liz to discuss secrets to successful leadership, including doing the right thing, and always and having fun.

Safety for automatic guided vehicle (AGV) environments
AGVs use sensors to avoid collisions, but best practices can still make the environments they will operate in as predictable and productive as possible.

High-capacity AMRs take on tough challenges
Autonomous tuggers based on AMR technology helped automotive supplier Shape Corp. take on the persistent labor shortage and efficiently move materials.

Is an automatic guided vehicle (AGV) in your future?
Could well be true if you’re looking to reduce labor and improve workflow in inventory movement activities. But AGVs are not alone here as AMRs are pushing to make their mark.

Annual research shines light through the clouds
Our Annual Salary Survey brings us up to date on average compensation and bonus numbers, educational levels, and career aspirations of today’s materials handling professionals.

60 Seconds With… Brian McNamara, retired president and CEO of Southworth
Modern's editor sat down with Brian to discuss his career and the industry.

Assessing the move to lithium
Making a decision on batteries for your fleet benefits from weighing all the factors under a TCO approach.

60 Seconds With Kevin Curry, industry veteran
Modern's editor sat down with Kevin Curry of Steel King to discuss his plans after retirement.

Packaging Issue: Positive results are front and center
One of our favorite traditions at Modern is our annual Packaging Issue designed to coincide with PMMI’s Pack Expo, the association’s trade show that this year will run Sept. 11-13 in Las Vegas.

Autobaggers: Out with plastic, in with paper
At least for e-commerce delivery mailers and bags, that is. Both Amazon and Walmart are making the transition as paper-based autobagger suppliers bring on new machines. It won’t all happen tomorrow, but the trend line is set.

Leasing’s fleet management upside
Besides ensuring access to newer trucks, leasing processes and contracts help operations adjust their fleet assets to changes in application needs.

60 Seconds with Mike Field, President and CEO of Raymond’s University Research Program
Modern's editors sat down with Mike Field to discuss to discuss Raymond’s University Research Program


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