Topic: Features

There’s a silver tsunami about to wash over the aging U.S. workforce, and the materials handling industry is directly in its path. Here’s a look at our older workers and how ergonomic solutions can keep them safe and productive.

Global manufacturer of lightweight tables and chairs uses on-demand packaging system to deliver custom boxes and cost savings.

Fork-mounted scales make it possible to lift, weigh, move and record a load in one smooth operation.

A power study will tell if electric makes sense for your operation. It should be noted that electric lift trucks have continued to gain significant market share over recent years.

New lift truck fleet management offerings aim to improve flexibility and efficiency in a dynamic business climate, creating efficiencies in the most unlikely places.

In this climate, many materials handling companies are being increasingly socially responsible and are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. In some cases, this means creating a greener product, in other cases it means a greener process and a sustainable working environment.

Pick-to-light technology increases productivity and picking accuracy for global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality apparel.

Although not new to the materials handling market, reusable plastic totes and containers are growing in use throughout many industries by addressing seven key challenges for users.

Despite the recession, our industry is reaching an inflection point for automation.

By updating an aging manual storage system with automated cranes, Rubbermaid Commercial Products reduced costs and improved safety.

It was a difficult year in the warehousing arena; new construction ground to a halt and revenues were down. But, it looks like we’ve turned the corner and the outlook is bright.

In the right application, tuggers and carts can be a fast and efficient solution.

The worldwide industrial lift truck industry spent the better part of 2009 in a rut. Sales were down 39%, but it appears the worst may be over

New technologies and usage practices can help you maximize your fleet’s productivity and longevity while reducing your carbon footprint

Mobile robotics is powering Office Depot’s new demand-driven distribution center.

Robotic materials handling technology is changing the way we move products in the plant and the distribution center.

Modern’s 9th-annual survey of the leading SCM suppliers finds that the market for supply chain software took a hit last year, but things are beginning to look up.

Even idle lift trucks need attention if you expect to put them back to work

60 Seconds With...Jeff Smith, Auburn University

Lift truck equipment management program keeps company focused on delivering customer satisfaction.