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MRO: The challenges of moving from preventative to predictive maintenance
A grounding in data analytics and its importance to proper maintenance is especially critical with advanced equipment.

ProGlove and StayLinked partner to help logistics firms achieve digital transformation
Partnership leverages mutual hardware and software expertise to help firms easily pair legacy systems with modern mobile tools and IIoT wearables to meet the demands of Industry 4.0.

FMH Conveyors acquires Aftersort truck loaders
The company's two-piece telescoping conveyors are built to withstand shipping operations with high forklift traffic or other collision obstacles.

AMRs improve customer service, global competitiveness
Window and door manufacturer adopts autonomous mobile robots and lean manufacturing model with Industry 4.0 technology.

One 3PL’s Journey to Growth and Efficiency with Mobile Barcode Scanning
Hear how Averitt Express is using barcode scanning to improve productivity and make the move towards ecommerce to help customers.

Raymond receives Edison Award for automated stacker
With 72-inch vertical reach and 2,500-pound capacity, the automated stacker is ideal for pickup/drop-off, end-of-aisle, end-of-line applications and conveyor picking.

Joseph Dzierzawski named president and CEO of Beumer Corporation
New North American CEO previously led a global machine and plant supplier for the steel and non-ferrous metals industry enabling modernization, digitalization and lifecycle support.

60 seconds with George Prest, MHI
Modern spends 60 seconds talking to George Prest, CEO of MHI, about MHI and the future of our industry.

GigaSpaces and OpenLegacy partner to modernize legacy systems
Modernizing legacy stacks accelerates time to market, reduces risk and simplifies legacy-to-cloud migrations.

3PL’s mobile robot fleet helps manage disruption and growth
Robots can be shipped between five facilities to manage velocity and ensure redundancy throughout the network.

Softeon launches Innovation Lab
The facility features a small sortation system with an integrated weigh scale and label print and apply; voice applications; smart carts; pick-to-light systems; mobile robots, put walls and more.

Nokia partners with ABI Research to survey manufacturing investment in 4G/LTE, 5G and Industry 4.0
Research indicates need in every industry to quantify the potential ROI of investing in private wireless -- as well as the cost of inaction.

Benchmarking study examines Industry 4.0 in consumer packaged goods manufacturing
SmarterChains releases first-of-its kind study of 336,000 data points across 500 evolving technologies to help manufacturers and global supply chain professionals accelerate digital transformations, adopt new technologies, drive automation and data exchange, and unlock value.

Other Voices: Balancing demand for faster and cheaper delivery in a socially responsible way
Social responsibility encompasses automation, green shipping, improving last-mile delivery, maintaining a positive workplace and more efficient planning.

Part 2: Why Micro-Fulfillment is a Must-Have
Brittain Ladd, chief marketing officer for PULSE Integration, joins Josh Bond, Senior Editor of Modern Materials Handling, to discuss the current and future roles of micro-fulfillment in grocery and retail supply chains.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

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6 Ways to Re-evalute Fulfillment This Year
As 2024 hits its midpoint, shippers must optimize packing processes for peak season, reviewing carton suites, procedures, and costs to avoid errors and waste.
Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
Case study: Optimizing warehouse space, performance and sustainability
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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join...

Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
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
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.