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.
New conveyors improve food maker’s process in less space
March 8, 2018
Vertical reciprocating conveyor adds flexibility with reduced footprint and maintenance.
General Motors increases manufacturing productivity with automated vehicles
February 8, 2018
Self-driving vehicles reduce time and waste in large facility’s complex manufacturing operations.
Distributor brings maintenance costs and operator behavior under control
February 8, 2018
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
February 8, 2018
Cold storage 3PL loads and unloads closed-loop, 53-foot trailers in minutes.
New pallets please user, customer and consumer
February 8, 2018
Manufacturer uses display-ready, shared half pallets to eliminate product damage and customer complaints.
Opaque protective wrap reduces e-fulfillment costs
February 8, 2018
Durable plastic wrap conforms to and conceals shipment contents and minimizes freight costs.
Collaborative robots double production in limited floor space
January 18, 2018
Cobots and grippers work with existing human staff to boost volume and quality for precision manufacturer.
Rugged tablet PC improves order picking and shipping
January 18, 2018
Large retail chain streamlines logistics at the largest warehouse in northern Europe.
Bakery finds the right automation ingredients
January 18, 2018
Global manufacturer automates fulfillment to improve storage density, accuracy, safety and traceability.
Labeling software powers supply chain improvements for hazardous goods handling
December 13, 2017
Global robotics manufacturer optimizes lithium battery compliance after bringing shipping in-house.
Dual grippers nearly double robotic output
December 13, 2017
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
December 13, 2017
“One-stop shop” for ergonomics assessments enables proactive improvements.
New batteries and chargers eliminate equipment “nightmares”
December 13, 2017
A 24/7 facility modernizes its fleet to achieve sustainability objectives without compromising customer service.
Modern Materials Handling 2018 Casebook Collection
November 10, 2017
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
November 10, 2017
With the new system, the brewery can access cargo 50% faster than before, while its payload capacity has increased by 15%.
Henrich Logistics replaces its mechanical levelers with air-powered levelers
November 10, 2017
The levelers do not require any electricity to operate, thereby reducing Henrich Logistics’ installation costs.
Latina Boulevard Foods optimizes dry and frozen storage
November 8, 2017
The food service distributor acquired high-density, drive-in storage solutions for various areas of its recently remodeled warehouse.
Goods-to-person automation solution for HVAC distributor
November 7, 2017
The solution increased the distributor’s labor productivity significantly—to more than 180 lines an hour, per order.
State-of-the-art stretchwrap machines help DB Schenker
November 2, 2017
The machines allow the logistics company to secure its standard mix pallets and hand-wrap its larger pallets.
