Topic: Inventory & Picking

UNEX Manufacturing (Booth S429) is showcasing prototypes of their new Pick-Plank for pallet storage and guiderails for Span-Track, along with other carton flow and lineside storage solutions that help companies to maximize space usage, increase pick rates and improve ergonomics at the point of pick.

Thrive Market’s new Indiana DC was designed to meet the needs of a fast-growing e-commerce startup today and tomorrow.

A pocket sorter integrated with vision-system guided robotic picking and a streamlined conveyor system were showcased by Kevin Reader, director of business development and marketing at Knapp Logistics Automation (Booth S1223), in a Monday press conference.

In case study after case study, interview after interview, and conversation after conversion, we’re learning that the impact of digital commerce and the subsequent challenge of omni-channel fulfillment is now cutting across every manufacturing and distribution market—and it’s putting increased pressure on all the major modes of transportation and the distribution center operations that keep well-managed supply chains fluid in this dynamic, digital world.

Chairman of CubiScan discuses the future of the industry.

Modern has curated several feature stories for this special issue that neatly encapsulate the automation equipment, software and best practices that are revolutionizing fulfillment and making today’s dynamic e-commerce operations possible.

Modern has curated several feature stories for this special issue that neatly encapsulate the automation equipment, software and best practices that are revolutionizing fulfillment and making today’s dynamic e-commerce operations possible.

Modern Materials Handling sat down with Technical Fellow of supply chain management at The Boeing Co.

A seemingly simple step, receiving is an opportunity to make or break efficiency later in the distribution process.

With e-commerce sales climbing by double-digit numbers every quarter, here are some best practices warehouse and DC managers can try to work better, smarter and faster.

Vertical lift modules replace a mezzanine to save space, increase speed and improve ergonomics.

Hardware distributor accommodates growth and more flexible ordering and shipping options for customers while cutting costs.

The public warehousing market continued to chart steady gains amid ongoing consolidation in 2016.

Automation, software help omni-channel retailers and e-tailers manage the demands of small parcel shipping

For organizations with their own delivery fleets, using software that optimizes routes can reduce costs and make next-day delivery more effective.

Materials handling professionals embrace the challenges of technological progress, daily troubleshooting and the ongoing overhaul of the entire supply chain; and they are well compensated for their efforts. Logistics Management Salary Survey 2016, Materials handling salary survey 2016, Modern Materials Handling Salary Survey 2016

One wrong step can threaten your facilities’ next-day commitments. Here are eight best practices essential to keeping next-day orders flowing smoothly. How to manage a warehouse with next day delivery. Fulfillment systems for next day delivery

The pick module has combined dynamic rack systems with conveyors and flow components to increase productivity and decrease costs.

The orderpicker has resulted in greater uptime and fewer battery charges, as pick rates have risen by 5%.

The solution has replaced Merrill Corp.’s paper-based system, resulting in a considerable decline in picking errors.