Automated storage supports manufacturer’s growth
January 11, 2019
The warehouse is now filling twice the orders and has doubled capacity with the same footprint and labor requirements.
Ergonomics knowledge drives action for Parker Hannifin
December 7, 2018
Enterprise-wide visibility and training—including employees outside traditional ergonomics roles—leads to 54% reduction in recordables.
Hudson’s Bay uses advanced order fulfillment technology
November 20, 2018
The technology increases the timeliness and accuracy of the retailer’s orders.
Service operations replace paper with visibility
November 6, 2018
Electronic work order system improves business economics and worker readiness during steady company growth.
Enterprise label management solution streamlines labeling operations
November 6, 2018
Manufacturer improves GHS-compliant labeling efficiency and accuracy with bar code label design software.
New order fulfillment system optimizes spare parts operation
October 10, 2018
Goods-to-person picking supported by mini-load AS/RS averted the need for DC expansion.
Upgrade to LED industrial lighting creates cost savings
October 10, 2018
Savings and safety at a company’s 15th facility prompt it to consider retrofitting the others.
Packaging partnership helps brewer accommodate growth and cut costs
July 6, 2018
On-demand packaging saves warehouse space and increases production and service levels.
Scalable WMS keeps pace with exponential growth
July 6, 2018
Distributor climbs from manual to automated operations while reducing errors and elevating productivity.
Mobile racking solution installed in existing warehouse in less than four weeks
May 11, 2018
Landlocked facility boosts storage accessibility, flexibility and density.
Vertical lift module recovers 92% of storage space
May 11, 2018
Shuttle VLM increases order fulfillment productivity by 460%.
Flexible panel reduces dock door panel repairs and replacements
May 11, 2018
Concerns about repeated impacts from forklifts is significantly diminished.
Enterprise labeling helps double printing speed
April 12, 2018
Manufacturer eliminates bottlenecks and redundancies while improving speed and accuracy.
Modernized distributed controls boost speed, efficiency and safety
April 12, 2018
Phased upgrade was completed days early and did not halt production for technology company.
Produce distributor turns pallets into a competitive edge
April 12, 2018
Manufacturer uses display-ready, shared half pallets to eliminate product damage and customer complaints.
MRO shop improves visibility with LED upgrade
April 12, 2018
Manufacturer uses display-ready, shared half pallets to eliminate product damage and customer complaints.
2018 Productivity Achievement Awards
March 13, 2018
Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made exceptional operational improvements through materials handling systems.
Manufacturer builds in-house robotics expertise to close the skills gap
March 8, 2018
Collaborative robots tackle mundane work so existing staff can add more value.
Global manufacturer ensures accurate, high-volume labeling
March 8, 2018
Integrating labeling with SAP improves supply chain performance.
Stretch wrapper eliminates product damage in transit for metal fabricator
March 8, 2018
After replacing manual pallet wrapping with automated orbital wrapper, the shipping department became a one-person operation.
