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Doubling up on cold-storage automated storage and retrieval systems AS/RS gains
Aurora Organic Dairy, a leading dairy producer, deployed automated storage and retrieval to streamline processes at two locations, maximizing throughput with minimal space.

Tailor lift truck leasing to your fleet
Power by the hour is still evolving, but data on fleet use can help devise the right lease arrangements for your fleet.

60 Seconds with Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director of Reverse Logistics Association
Modern sat down with Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director of Reverse Logistics Association to discuss the organization he helps lead.

60 Seconds with… Maya Xiao, Senior Analyst at Interact Analysis
Our editor sat down with Maya Xiao to discuss the current and future lift truck industry.

4 ways lift truck operator training is evolving
Some elements of training programs are a must, like the need for hands-on instruction, but lift truck OEMs are evolving training in areas like providing smaller chunks of classroom content and training people to support deployment of autonomous trucks.

Simple, smarter moves for narrow aisle storage and order picking
For Duratrack, manufacturer of track and trolley systems, the right lift equipment eased the physical burdens of moving heavy loads in production areas, while other equipment helped with narrow-aisle storage and order picking.

Warehouse Software and Automation Survey 2022: Users cautiously embrace change
Our annual look at the software market shows how companies are using software and automation solutions in their warehouses and DCs and how they plan to put these tools to work in the future.

A new perspective on lights out
While there aren’t too many facilities without a human workforce, lights out continues to gain acceptance in operational pockets with the help of advanced automation.

How WES is changing the game for fulfillment centers
Warehouse execution systems sit between warehouse management and traditional control layers in today’s DC software stack, but WES is more than a visibility layer. Using rules engines and order release logic that assesses multiple factors, WES promises smarter, more productive DCs.

60 Seconds with… Jay Anderson, Steel King Industries
Modern's editor sat down with Jay Anderson to discuss his carrier and the racking industry.

The move to narrow aisle warehouse aisle configuration
Warehouse space costs have skyrocketed, so more companies want to maximize existing space by moving to narrow aisle configurations. However, making that transition effectively can benefit from some layout and material flow expertise, not just choosing appropriate equipment.

American Eagle Outfitters embraces fulfillment at the edge
AEO is taking a new approach to fulfillment, especially e-fulfillment, inside and outside the four walls of its distribution centers. The focus is on speed.

Real benefits with simulation
Warehouses and fulfillment centers are increasingly automated, asset-intensive operations with multiple types of automation systems and robotics that need to work together to hit throughput goals. Consulting and assessments can identify likely solutions, but to get a solid prediction of what integrated systems can achieve, digital models and simulation are being widely used.

Pallets keep the supply chain moving
Demand for pallets is up by about 25% this year. Here’s how manufacturers and users are addressing the demand, meeting those needs and finding alternatives to traditional options.

Make order picking more ergonomic
Training and technology, including wearables that detect risky movements, can make a physically demanding job safer.

The state of robotics
Our research shows companies are adopting robots, but it’s a long way to go before they’re commonplace.

Rethinking racking
From materials shortages to labor shortages, the racking industry is helping customers make the most of their cube.

60 Seconds with… Dwight Klappich, Research Vice President, Gartner
Modern's editor sat down with Dwight Klappich, Research Vice President, at Gartner to discuss MODEX and other happenings in the robotics space.

Windows sunset still unfolding
Android-based mobile computing choices include tablets for off-the-truck flexibility, with Android-based VMUs also seen as a solid option.

2022 Warehouse/DC Equipment Survey: It’s “go time” for investment
Warehouse and DC managers are feeling the pressure of e-commerce growth, high order volumes, as well as deep concerns around labor availability and international supply chain snarls. In response, our survey found that they’re ramping up spending for automation—but also spending more on their labor force to ensure an adequate pool of workers to keep goods flowing.


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