The evolving parcel handling industry
December 1, 2015
Distribution centers are handling more parcels than ever, and that’s only likely to increase. Here’s how materials handling professionals can meet the challenge.
Fishery cuts waste while handling waste
December 1, 2015
Reusable bulk container enables sustainable public/private partnership
Fast-growing company avoids a sticky situation
December 1, 2015
Brewery uses automated hot melt technology to meet production demands.
Voice-directed picking satisfies appetite for growth
December 1, 2015
Food bank uses cloud voice management suite to reduce picking shift length by 30%.
Lift Truck Tips: Fleet finance harnesses the currency of collaboration
December 1, 2015
Purchasers, operations managers and other fleet stakeholders join forces to control costs over the life of equipment.
Distribution centers: It’s all about the business
November 1, 2015
Distribution centers have transformed from places to store inventory to enablers of a go-to-market strategy. Here are five facilities leading the way.
Slotting’s elevated place in an omni-channel world
November 1, 2015
Here’s a look at how the use of slotting solutions is evolving in the omni-channel era, and how part of the answer lies in other complementary methods such as better forecast communication and flexible, WMS-directed replenishment.
8 new ways to think about putaway and storage in your warehouse
November 1, 2015
By going beyond the “putaway to storage” mentality, warehouses and DCs can effectively speed up delivery cycles, gain shipment visibility and improve customer service.
Fleet maintenance: Forklift foresight
November 1, 2015
Disciplined maintenance programs work to replace reactive processes with predictive capabilities.
Reorganized pick areas provide sweet results
November 1, 2015
Carton flow solutions help candy wholesaler avoid a building expansion.
Distributor locks down handheld equipment
November 1, 2015
Locker system streamlines RF scanner management to increase accountability and productivity.
This Month in Modern: Innovation trend validated
November 1, 2015
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to today’s challenges.
Lift Truck Tips: Sweating the details can help lift trucks stay frosty
November 1, 2015
Predictive maintenance and reinforced components support productivity and uptime in cold storage applications.
60 seconds with Abe Eshkenazi, APICS
November 1, 2015
Modern spends 60 seconds talking to APICS CEO Abe Eshkenazi about materials handling in the supply chain.
2015 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey: Industry tackles omni-channel and growth dynamics
November 1, 2015
Respondents are expanding facility size, experiencing an uptick in technology use and applying more capital expenditures to outfit the added square footage—all positive signs of continued growth.
Grob: Getting the goods to the person
October 1, 2015
In its new logistics center, German machine manufacturer Grob installed automated storage technologies and goods-to-person picking to speed materials to the assembly line.
Grob: How the system works
October 1, 2015
In Grob’s new parts and raw materials warehouse, automated and conventional storage work with goods-to-person picking to deliver parts to the assembly line.
Top 20 automatic data capture suppliers, 2015
October 1, 2015
Deadlines, data and finding solutions for each are pushing the end-user and supplier communities to adapt.
Is RFID ready for a reinvention?
October 1, 2015
RFID can automatically capture item-level inventory data without extra handling, leading to improved visibility for many types of goods. Here’s a look at how companies are looking to make the most of that visibility.
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.