Writing the book on streamlined data capture
February 5, 2024
Book Depot’s fulfillment center makes gains in speed, efficiency and accuracy by deploying glove-based wearable scanners.
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.
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.
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.
The beauty of integrated pack and ship
June 7, 2023
Sam’s Beauty doubles order fulfillment productivity with an integrated pack and ship system and software.
Automated packaging lets opportunity flower
May 9, 2023
FloraCraft’s implementation of robotic, automated end-of-line packaging solutions gave it the throughput and cost efficiencies it needed to capitalize on growth opportunities.
Gaining efficiency at the point of task
February 6, 2023
By adopting wearable scanners paired with Android tablets and their own mounts, RAM Mounts gained a 15% increase in warehouse efficiency.
Voice efficiency as a revenue generator
January 10, 2023
A leading publisher and distributor of learning materials benefited from deployment of voice-directed systems to gain efficiencies for its fulfillment operations—and now leverages these efficiencies as part of a 3PL business model that turns DC capacity into revenue.
Rapid WMS rollout fits functional needs
December 12, 2022
Furniture e-tailer Oliver Space deploys Cloud WMS in less than two months while meeting its unique needs around inventory tracking and visibility over a reverse stream of goods being refurbished for its home furniture lineup.
Gaining throughput and space with mobile robots
November 8, 2022
A distributor of electrical components improves throughput with autonomous mobile robots by 25% while reclaiming space and freeing workers from select manual tasks.
ECS Tuning puts packaging into high gear
October 3, 2022
By implementing an autoboxing solution to create a right-sized package every 7 seconds, provider of parts for European cars
removes constraint, gains efficiencies.
Doubling up on cold-storage automated storage and retrieval systems AS/RS gains
September 8, 2022
Aurora Organic Dairy, a leading dairy producer, deployed automated storage and retrieval to streamline processes at two locations, maximizing throughput with minimal space.
Simple, smarter moves for narrow aisle storage and order picking
August 11, 2022
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.
2022 Productivity Achievement Awards
March 8, 2022
Selected from our top System Report cover stories from the previous year, Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made exceptional operational gains through means like warehouse automation projects, robotics, DC network strategy and a spirit of innovation.
Smart Factory gets efficiency boost from AGV lift trucks
March 8, 2022
The AGV deployment at TRUMPF Group’s Smart Factory near Chicago allows the company’s workforce to focus on value-added manufacturing processes, while the AGVs take care of the supporting material moves, fully synchronized with the manufacturing process.
Voice efficiency meets smart pallet builds
February 3, 2022
In the UK, Crown Paints used voice to bring productivity gains to its pallet-build process that supports the growing need for mixed-SKU pallets needed by its network of 130 decorating centers.
Storage serves integrated operations
October 4, 2021
Jaylo’s logistics platform for its client leverages adjustable racking and live pallet racking systems.
Turning fleet data into savings
August 6, 2021
Telematics helps the Chicago Tribune’s printing center operation reduce lift truck impacts by 30% and gain vital fleet information.
Mobile automation takes on expanding requirements
July 12, 2021
A mobile goods-to-person order picking system helps an abrasives products maker efficiently fill orders from expanded inventory, while also bringing some training and retention benefits.
Flexibility meets ease of maintenance
May 12, 2021
A new wrap around case packing system provides the flexibility to process multiple bottle formats and case styles for pet products manufacturer Hartz Mountain while offering ease of maintenance.