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Some new twists on an old measure
From what goes in packages to pallet loads on the warehouse floor and even artificial intelligence, dimensioning equipment has some new missions.

Taking stock of food and beverage
Automation has probably never been more important to food and beverage as it is buffeted by a range of forces that challenge historically thin margins.

Micro-fulfillment solution provider Alert Innovation opens new headquarters
Company is moving to larger facilities in Andover, Mass., to accommodate rapidly growing workforce

MilliporeSigma is putting ESG at the center of its business
The life sciences leader sees sustainability and diversity and inclusion as a competitive advantage.

The move to narrow aisle warehouse aisle configuration
Warehouse space costs have skyrocketed, so more companies want to maximize existing space by moving to narrow aisle configurations. However, making that transition effectively can benefit from some layout and material flow expertise, not just choosing appropriate equipment.

RFID company Tageos joining Auburn University RFID Lab advisory board
Auburn’s RFID Lab is a research institute focusing on the business case and technical implementation of RFID and other emerging technologies in retail, aviation, supply chain and manufacturing sectors.

Lift Truck Acquisition & Usage Study
Modern Materials Handling is proud to release this comprehensive, 31-page report covering Lift Truck Acquisition & Usage based on a recently completed survey of material handling decision makers.

Build a More Sustainable Supply Chain with Efficient RTI Management
Learn how to reduce costs, shrinkage and downtime.

Expo Pack México returns, stronger and revived
The 2022 show’s return gave the Latin American packaging and processing industry four days of intense business activity around innovative technologies and unmatched networking opportunities

WERC: 2022 distribution center metrics report and digital tool now available
DC Measures captures 36 key operational metrics for warehouse and distribution center operations.

American Eagle Outfitters embraces fulfillment at the edge
AEO is taking a new approach to fulfillment, especially e-fulfillment, inside and outside the four walls of its distribution centers. The focus is on speed.

Why the case for computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is so black and white
Computerized maintenance management software is a tough one to argue against with continued pressure on materials handling equipment uptime and performance efficiency without interruption. In fact, it can make both maintenance and operations better.

What’s your strategy to find/hire/train/retain techs?
It’s a battle out there, but new approaches are making progress to bring the best maintenance techs into the industry.

National Forklift Safety Day: Raising awareness on the importance of operator training
Coming out of Covid, operational conditions are evolving, but remain highly challenging, with increased or unusual inventory levels, supply chain delays, increased employee turnover,

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) as efficiency hub
Aurobindo Pharma USA implements an AS/RS as a foundation for space and throughput efficiencies at its New Jersey DC, yielding a storage capacity increase of 450%.

How stretch wrapping continues to improve
From film to human-machine interface controls and new wrapping patterns, stretch-wrapped loads are steadily becoming more secure at a lower cost.

Make order picking more ergonomic
Training and technology, including wearables that detect risky movements, can make a physically demanding job safer.

Quick Guide: Rooftop Safety Audits for Warehouses
In this guide, you will learn how to identify and address the Five Areas of Concern for Rooftop Safety.

Moving Automated Fulfillment from Strategy to Execution
The latest Swisslog e-book unpacks the evolution of e-grocery, navigates the dynamic market, and changing consumer behaviors.

Why Automate: Six Benefits of Warehouse Automation
This 28-page eBook takes a deep dive into six benefits you can achieve in your operations after an investment in ASRS. With facts and figures, calculators to help cost justify your project and real world case studies, this eBook covers everything you need to know about determining your ROI with automated storage.


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Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this piping hot market.
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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
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2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
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