Filed in Best Practices

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Report indicates that more and more companies are finding value in the practice’s ability to take costs out of the system, manage inventory levels, increase efficiencies and accommodate unpredictable customer demand.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

At FloraHolland, RFID technology moves flowers from the receiving docks to storage areas.

Patagonia incorporated energy efficient materials handling and recycled building materials into the design of a 171,000 square foot addition to its Reno distribution center.

Patagonia’s expansion project makes the most of handling cartons, pallets and parcels.

After a merger, Wilton Products consolidated its distribution processes in a redesigned DC that nearly tripled throughput.

Regular slotting ensures the efficient movement of product and orders through Wilton’s DC.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

There’s a silver tsunami about to wash over the aging U.S. workforce, and the materials handling industry is directly in its path. Here’s a look at our older workers and how ergonomic solutions can keep them safe and productive.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Modern’s readers weigh in on who’s using labor management and whether these solutions are really delivering value.

Companies need to make the investment in education, training and motivation necessary to convert labor into “human capital,” an asset that differentiates the winners from the also-rans.