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5 ways to handle peak demand
The rise of e-commerce, more frequent promotions, and competitive service-level agreements are creating more peak periods than ever in the DC. Here’s a look at five strategies companies are using to handle peak demand.

The U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics: Why 2025 matters today
The multidisciplinary report provides a glimpse of 10 years out, offering insight into the current and future challenges facing the industry and giving practitioners a plan to move forward.

Big Picture: Manufacturing makes a comeback; Materials handling is there
North American manufacturers are expanding operations and increasing output. Here’s how the materials handling industry is enabling the emerging comeback.

The big picture on Big Data
It’s early in the game, but the materials handling industry is looking at new ways to use Big Data to maintain equipment, deliver services and manage processes.

Big Picture: Little things that make a big difference in your operation
Automation is transforming distribution centers. But don’t overlook the little things that can have a big impact on your performance.

Big Picture: A new take on unit-load storage
As end users optimize their facilities, high-density dynamic storage is getting a fresh look.

Big Picture: Materials handling comes out of the shadow
Warehousing and distribution are more closely tied to the business than ever before. Here’s a look at the biggest business issues impacting the design and operation of materials handling systems today.

Big Picture: The state of automation
More companies are looking to materials handling automation to improve processes and lower operating costs. Modern asked 10 leading systems integrators what the future of automation might look like.

Physical Internet Initiative: Pipedream or Possibility?
Some researchers are asking what the real world of distribution and logistics can learn from the digital world of the Internet.

Big Picture: Voices of the Supply Chain
More than ever, what happens outside the four walls determines what happens inside the four walls. Six supply chain experts look at the most important factors shaping the future of the supply chain.

Big Picture: Evolution of the WCS
Warehouse control systems (WCS) are driving big productivity gains in highly automated facilities. Here’s a look at how these systems are evolving.

Materials handling: From product to solution
For years, materials handling equipment manufacturers focused on selling products. Now, they’re selling preconfigured solutions.

Automation: What is an AGV?
If you think AGVs, or automatic guided vehicles, are a mature technology, think again. Since 2005, the industry has seen an unparalleled level of innovation.

The mobile supply chain
Mutli-modal is expanding mobility in the DC

The mobile supply chain is on the move
Mobility is the hottest marketing trend in the supply chain. Modern looks behind the hype to see what’s changing in the mobile supply chain.


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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...
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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
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