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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%.

Henrich Logistics replaces its mechanical levelers with air-powered levelers
The levelers do not require any electricity to operate, thereby reducing Henrich Logistics’ installation costs.

Latina Boulevard Foods optimizes dry and frozen storage
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
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
The machines allow the logistics company to secure its standard mix pallets and hand-wrap its larger pallets.

WES/WCS improves Neesvig’s order fulfillment productivity
The food fulfillment firm increased throughput by 40%, while also reducing labor costs by 35%.

Modular conveyor platform boosts productivity by 150%
24-volt technology delivers high-performance operation for global logistics hub.

Upgraded vehicle restraints improve efficiency at cold storage docks
New restraint design prevents the rear impact guard from becoming wedged.

Mobile manipulation supports lights-out manufacturing
Supplier to the automotive industry automates a dull task to improve productivity and product quality.

Brewery saves 1 million gallons of water with dry-running conveyor system
Amid a record-setting drought, the company met sustainability and productivity goals. Warehouse Sustainability, Green Warehouse, LEED Certified Warehouse Solutions

High-density storage solution helps online retailer sustain rapid growth
Eighty-year-old fashion company grows e-commerce business three years ahead of initial forecast. Warehouse improvement case studies.

Baker Distributing installs mezzanines and VRCs to better serve its customers
The VRCs comply with ANSI/ASME B20.1 safety standards for conveyors and can lift several thousand pounds of materials.

Labeling software improves production efficiency by 50%
Medical device manufacturer’s new enterprise bar code labeling solution ensures compliance and efficiency across global facilities.

Modular rack supports rapid growth for wholesaler
New storage system enables same-day delivery of millions of items each year.

Mobile robot frees up 3 full-time employees
Manufacturer moves parts through facility with robots and moves humans to value-added tasks.

Automated orbital wrapper eliminates lacerations
Metal fabricator cuts workers’ compensation claims with zero injuries in the packaging department over the last five years


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