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MRO shop improves visibility with LED upgrade
Manufacturer uses display-ready, shared half pallets to eliminate product damage and customer complaints.

2018 Productivity Achievement Awards
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
Collaborative robots tackle mundane work so existing staff can add more value.

Global manufacturer ensures accurate, high-volume labeling
Integrating labeling with SAP improves supply chain performance.

Stretch wrapper eliminates product damage in transit for metal fabricator
After replacing manual pallet wrapping with automated orbital wrapper, the shipping department became a one-person operation.

New conveyors improve food maker’s process in less space
Vertical reciprocating conveyor adds flexibility with reduced footprint and maintenance.

General Motors increases manufacturing productivity with automated vehicles
Self-driving vehicles reduce time and waste in large facility’s complex manufacturing operations.

Distributor brings maintenance costs and operator behavior under control
Cloud-based, real-time fleet management system reduces the frequency and severity of impacts, cutting maintenance costs by 11%.

Automated trailer loading, unloading system helps move billions of pounds annually
Cold storage 3PL loads and unloads closed-loop, 53-foot trailers in minutes.

New pallets please user, customer and consumer
Manufacturer uses display-ready, shared half pallets to eliminate product damage and customer complaints.

Opaque protective wrap reduces e-fulfillment costs
Durable plastic wrap conforms to and conceals shipment contents and minimizes freight costs.

Collaborative robots double production in limited floor space
Cobots and grippers work with existing human staff to boost volume and quality for precision manufacturer.

Rugged tablet PC improves order picking and shipping
Large retail chain streamlines logistics at the largest warehouse in northern Europe.

Bakery finds the right automation ingredients
Global manufacturer automates fulfillment to improve storage density, accuracy, safety and traceability.

Labeling software powers supply chain improvements for hazardous goods handling
Global robotics manufacturer optimizes lithium battery compliance after bringing shipping in-house.

Dual grippers nearly double robotic output
Manufacturer cuts cycle time by 12 seconds with robotic CNC tenders that can work overnight.

Data-driven approach to managing ergonomics saves millions of dollars
“One-stop shop” for ergonomics assessments enables proactive improvements.

New batteries and chargers eliminate equipment “nightmares”
A 24/7 facility modernizes its fleet to achieve sustainability objectives without compromising customer service.

Modern Materials Handling 2018 Casebook Collection
Modern Materials Handling Magazine's Editors have put together a collection of case studies from around the industry to highlight new innovations in the warehouse and how they have improved productivity within their respective companies.

Brewery uses 30-second, curtain-side vehicle system
With the new system, the brewery can access cargo 50% faster than before, while its payload capacity has increased by 15%.


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