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Mobile racks keep air and product moving
Rack solution helps food distributor increase storage capacity and decrease operating costs.

Forklift training program helps promote safety and efficiency
A new single-supplier fleet has helped optimize operating costs, productivity, storage and safety.

New cranes boost safety, production in less space
Growing manufacturer targets reliability and uptime with operator-friendly cranes.

Collaborative robots improve production costs, product quality
Small manufacturer decreases reliance on suppliers by using affordable automation to bring parts production in-house.

Cold storage specialist turns to Cloud WMS
Coast-to-coast, third-party logistics provider streamlines operations across its network.

Enterprise labeling solution centralizes label requirements
Manufacturer keeps pace with global distribution complexity.

Vacuum tube lifter enhances work climate
Production area once hidden from visitors is now a showpiece.

Collaborative robots support production and cut labor costs
Automotive interior manufacturer improves accuracy and output.

2017 Productivity Achievement Awards
Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made exceptional operational improvement through materials handling systems.

Conveyors and Robots Join Forces for Precision Assembly
Manufacturer develops a custom solution to a unique materials handling challenge.

Modular rack moves with distributor to larger, taller facility
Racking system increases storage and safety in seismic zone while accommodating growth.

Fleet of stockpickers capitalizes on narrow aisles
Distributor’s new warehouse storage system calls for safer, more versatile forklifts.

Collaborative robot supports smart manufacturing capabilities
Manufacturer deploys flexible tool for low-volume production.

Rugged handhelds reduce maintenance time for hardware and software
A migration from Windows to fully rugged Android devices frees up time and money for business growth

Insulated curtain wall manages temperatures for organic produce
LEED-certified building can now adjust the sizes and temperatures of storage spaces.

Branded, versatile packaging system replaces cardboard
New packaging helps hurricane-resistant windows and doors stand up to shipping and punishing weather.

New software suite with optional modules boosts picker effectiveness
Hardware distributor accommodates growth and more flexible ordering and shipping options for customers while cutting costs.

Automated storage scales with rapid growth
Distributor keeps fulfillment in house with fewer workers and less space.

Mobile robot handles monotonous production floor deliveries
Manufacturer introduces “high-tech mailman” to navigate a busy facility.

Forklift fleet upgrade contributes to 75% productivity boost
New forklifts handle seasonal peaks in production and temperature.


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Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
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