60 Seconds with Diego Vega from the Hanken School of Economics
January 12, 2024
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
January 11, 2024
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
December 8, 2023
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?
December 7, 2023
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)
December 7, 2023
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
December 7, 2023
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
December 7, 2023
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?
November 7, 2023
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
November 7, 2023
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
November 7, 2023
Modern's editor sat down with Brian to discuss his career and the industry.
Assessing the move to lithium
October 9, 2023
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
October 4, 2023
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
September 10, 2023
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
September 7, 2023
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
September 7, 2023
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
September 7, 2023
Modern's editors sat down with Mike Field to discuss to discuss Raymond’s University Research Program
Parcel automation delivers on two fronts for 3PL
September 6, 2023
Third-party logistics company iForce deployed an automated packaging solution to provide the speed and labor efficiencies needed to keep up with new picking automation, while the solution’s carton right-sizing also improves the customer experience.
13th-annual Lift Truck Issue: Make the most of your fleet
August 15, 2023
This marks the 13th year we’ve focused the majority of this issue on the latest technology and best practice developments revolving around the steadfast workhorse of the materials handling market, the lift truck.
NA and VNA trucks: Jumping on the narrow aisle trend
August 15, 2023
It seems so many roads lead to smaller warehouse footprints, increased storage density and flexibility to meet order fulfillment needs. Narrow aisle and very narrow aisle trucks are addressing these needs while maximizing operator safety and trust while working at elevated heights.
60 Seconds with Steve Harrington, Industry Liaison at the National Center for Supply Chain Automation
August 14, 2023
Modern's editor sat down with Steve Harrington to discuss the National Center for Supply Chain Automation.