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Sustainable packaging comes on strong
Packaging equipment and systems continue to address sustainability, from the growing popularity of systems that right-size corrugated cartons on demand to autobaggers that use kraft paper stock rather than poly. Companies are also looking to ensure high, sustained throughput and improve the unpacking experience.

Is Your Current Supply Chain Culture Capable of Delivering in 2025?
High Performance Organizations (HPOs): New to World Best Practices — Thriving on Speed and Supply Chain Lean Innovation

Are exoskeletons the X factor for industrial workers?
You might know the exoskeleton from Iron Man, but this emerging technology may offer relief to persistent, and costly, injuries.

Other Voices: Maintain a vibrant safety culture with a holistic approach and meaningful training
Training, connectivity, communication and continuous improvement are some of the fundamentals for lift truck safety.

Other Voices: 7 operational fulfillment tips for times of need and demand surges
Amidst an unparalleled crisis, a focus on blocking and tackling principles will keep the team healthy, maintain operational effectiveness and keep customer’s orders flowing.

Other Voices: Tips for effective warehouse numbering schemes
Best practices in location slotting system can lead to increased accuracy, higher efficiency and labor savings.

Real-time location sees the space between
After decades of steady progress, the industry prepares for a flood of technology to capture and act upon real-time location of assets, people and goods.

Other Voices: The new Space Race in warehouses and distribution centers
Consumer demand is altering the supply chain and logistics landscape.

Other Voices: Where is your supply chain business on the inventory maturity curve?
Majority of companies that should be aiming for level 4 or 5 are still "fumbling about" in the first two levels of the curve.

Other Voices: Six ways manufacturers can make system data migration easier
Cleaning data, standardizing it and protecting its quality are essential to successful materials handling operations.

IDC TechScape assesses successful digital twin implementation
New report reveals opportunities for manufacturers to leverage digital twins as key decision support enablers.

The Raymond Corp. wins IFOY award for virtual reality simulator
International Forklift of the Year award recognizes the virtual reality training tool, which uses an existing Raymond forklift that can be returned to service after VR lessons.

GS1 US issues guideline for order consolidation in apparel and general merchandise
Guideline illustrates how leveraging GS1 standards in data sharing enables operational efficiencies, improves sustainability and optimizes last mile costs.

The Case for Managing MRO Inventory
In many organizations, maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) inventory accounts for a significant slice—as much as 40 percent—of the annual procurement budget. Yet it is still not managed with the level of rigor typically applied to production inventory. There are five basic practices that can quickly close the gap with best practices in MRO inventory management.

Other Voices: Steps to becoming a preferred warehouse shipper
Open communication with your warehouse and its needs will build relationships and efficiency while bringing you closer to becoming a preferred shipper.


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The Paccurate Report
Paccurate put together this report to support your cost-saving and sustainability initiatives this year.
The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Warehouse Travel
Top 5 Tips to Maximize Forklift Tire Safety and Efficiency
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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.