Nature’s Best leverages voice-enabled WMS
September 1, 2012
In the midst of tremendous growth, one of the leading distributors of natural and organic products successfully reinvented its supply chain by leveraging a new voice-enabled WMS.
Wireless evolution: Getting closer
September 1, 2012
A closer look at what wireless technology is being adopted, how it’s being used, and what benefits logistics professionals are deriving from their mobile investments either inside the four walls or on the road.
Top 20 lift truck suppliers, 2012
August 1, 2012
Continuing an upward climb, the worldwide industrial lift truck market is seeing orders and shipments on the rise again.
Another good bounce: Top 20 supply chain management software suppliers
July 1, 2012
Modern’s annual look at the supply chain software market revealed that the industry grew significantly in 2011.
How lift truck fleet managers can improve efficiencies and reduce costs
May 1, 2012
With a few simple prescriptions, fleet managers can plan for the unplanned, reduce costs and ramp up productivity and safety measures.
2012 Software Reader Survey: A technology tug-of-war
May 1, 2012
In our annual software survey, Modern readers tell us that they’re are torn between embracing change and riding out older technologies.
Top 20 systems suppliers
April 1, 2012
Modern’s 15th-annual survey of the world’s leading materials handling systems suppliers shows a continued trend of increased revenue in 2011 for the majority of the top companies.
Reader Survey: Conveyor technology
February 1, 2012
Conveyor purchases may be preparing for a pause, according to Modern’s annual survey of conveyor users.
Modern’s 2012 Productivity Achievement Award winners
February 1, 2012
Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made outstanding strides in improving operations through materials handling and related information systems.
Modex 2012: Show Preview
January 1, 2012
Modex 2012, slated for February 6-9, will showcase more than 500 exhibits and include a comprehensive educational conference. The event, to be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, will offer an array of products to help improve productivity at your company.
Top 20 3PL warehouses
December 1, 2011
Vacant North American warehouse space has been filling up and the overall outlook for the future of third-party logistics providers remains bright.
Wireless, RFID and other mobile technologies advancing rapidly
December 1, 2011
Supply chain professionals are certainly moving toward mobile applications to improve overall operations, but just how fast is it happening?
2011 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey
November 16, 2011
The 6th Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Operations Survey findings reveal that inventory turns are not improving, more DCs are closing rather than opening, and many companies are remaining cautious with equipment investment.
Sustainability: Green trends growing in materials handling
November 1, 2011
Going green isn’t going away: It’s a permanent and increasingly important part of the global business landscape—and that includes materials handling.
2011 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey: Still doing more with less
November 1, 2011
Our 2011 findings reveal that inventory turns are not improving, more DCs are closing rather than opening, and many companies are remaining cautious with equipment investment.
Reader Survey: Pallet usage on the rise
October 1, 2011
Pallets are the foundation of the materials handling industry. Here’s why they are important to our readers.
Salary Survey: Materials handling industry on the uptick
September 1, 2011
Professionals working in the materials handling industry tell Modern that optimism is on the rise and so are paychecks.
Lift Trucks: Top 20 lift truck suppliers, 2011
August 1, 2011
With sales on the rise for the second consecutive year, the worldwide industrial lift truck market is revved up.
Top 20 supply chain management software providers
July 1, 2011
The supply chain software rebound is underway. Following a tough 2009, supply chain software was up in 2010.
Materials handling software usage, reader survey
June 6, 2011
WMS, SCMP, WCS, LMS and more - Modern’s readers offer insights into their use of software, from (alphabet) soup to nuts.