Lighting targets maintenance costs in high-ceiling facility
April 1, 2015
Including an occupancy sensor, the new system also saves more than 1 million kWh annually.
Lift Truck Tips: Prevent maintenance costs with cost avoidance
April 1, 2015
One in 10 calls to a service provider can be prevented if you follow a simple procedure.
60 seconds with Jeff Burnstein, A3
April 1, 2015
Modern spends 60 seconds talking to Jeff Burnstein, president of A3, about automation.
ProMat 2015: Industry on a roll
April 1, 2015
To come back from ProMat 2015 and simply say the mood was “upbeat” would be an understatement of substantial proportions.
ProMat 2015: Pearl of productivity
March 1, 2015
ProMat 2015, slated to be held March 23-26, will feature more than 800 exhibits and include a comprehensive educational conference. The event, held at the McCormick Place South, will offer an array of products to increase productivity in your operations. Here’s a guide to many of them.
BHFO handles double-digit growth
March 1, 2015
High-fashion, e-commerce company automated fulfillment to meet the next-day shipping challenge.
Mobile robots and goods-to-person picking power order fulfillment at BHFO
March 1, 2015
The compact system processes nearly 2,000 orders a day in 20,000 square feet.
Success with the last mile starts early
March 1, 2015
Fleet optimization and delivery tracking solutions improve “last mile” e-commerce deliveries, but success with final delivery depends on a solid process. Beginning upstream with DC network design, implementing fulfillment rules at the order management and WMS levels, and streamlining processes in the DC all pave the way for an efficient last mile.
Robotics: On a case-by-case basis
March 1, 2015
When their prowess in manufacturing proved a liability in warehousing and distribution, robots were forced to rapidly evolve.
Wine & spirits distribution: The right blend of automation
March 1, 2015
Though subject to unique constraints, advances in the distribution of wine and spirits holds lessons for the wider industry.
Food chain traceability supported by software
March 1, 2015
Manufacturers are deploying the latest software solutions engineered with advanced functionality to target, locate and isolate impacted product even faster in the event of a food chain recall.
2015 Productivity Achievement Award winners announced
March 1, 2015
Each year, Modern’s Productivity Achievement Awards honor those companies that made outstanding operational improvements through materials handling systems and related information systems.
ProMat 2015: We’ve got it covered
March 1, 2015
Considering that MHI is expecting more than 35,000 warehouse, distribution and logistics professionals at ProMat 2015 in Chicago this month, there’s a good chance that you’re reading this column while taking a break from walking the show floor—which just so happens to be the largest in the trade show’s 30-year history.
Lift trucks heighten comfort and throughput in grocery DC
March 1, 2015
As part of ongoing warehouse optimization, customized fleet increases productivity and cuts costs.
Two new sorters support omni-channel fulfillment
March 1, 2015
Replacing manual processes, automation moves as many as 380,000 units in a week.
Lift Truck Tips: Ergonomics in the details
March 1, 2015
Equipment manufacturers turn to operators for insight into everything from clipboards to chassis design.
60 seconds with Brian Gibson, Auburn University
March 1, 2015
Modern spends 60 seconds talking to Brian Gibson at Auburn University about supply chain education.
MRO comes to materials handling
March 1, 2015
For years the materials handling industry has focused on providing great solutions for customers. Maintenance services are quickly becoming the next area of focus.
Reader survey: Maintaining the automated warehouse
March 1, 2015
Modern Material Handling’s first-annual Maintenance Study reveals fairly high adoption rates for automated warehouse systems and an ongoing need for quality maintenance support and skilled technicians to manage these setups.
Lift truck maintenance programs set a new course for efficiency
March 1, 2015
New fleet maintenance practices see users and service providers working together to identify and reduce each lift truck’s total cost of ownership.