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MonarchFx, a division Of Tompkins International, partners with NFI
4PL and 3PL partner to open the first of five locations slated to open around the United States within the next six months.

Year in review: 2017 System Reports
A look at Modern's 2017 cover stories highlights each company's unique journey and common goals.

Heavy holiday sales continue to drive 3PL reverse logistics activity, says CBRE
3PL operators and facility owners are benefiting from a rapidly rising rate of product returns, as many retailers outsource reverse logistics operations to cut costs and gain maximum efficiencies.

Optricity, Bastian Solutions partner to provide advanced warehouse optimization services
Partnership combines Optricity's slotting algorithms and patented processes with Bastian Solutions’ expertise in facility layout and design.

CBRE report makes the case for not overlooking on-demand warehousing
Online sales create instant short-term demand for warehouse and distribution center space, a potential headache for retailers.

The Labor Challenge and DC Productivity
Warehouse jobs are plentiful and DC wages are rising faster than the national average. Companies are responding by investing in new productivity software solutions, according to a recent survey. Get the full results in our Perfect Order Webinar.

Hyper-Local Distribution and the Future of Retail
Repurposing existing or closed retail space as hybrid retail/ distribution hubs streamlines fulfillment and gives consumers more control over the delivery or pickup of their orders.

Other Voices: Learn from well-run projects, learn even more from poorly-run projects
Labeling success stories and horror stories prove the value of testing...and testing some more.

Emerging Technologies for Your Distribution Center
Come get an insider's view of the latest technologies for inside your Distribution Center. You'll learn which technologies are being piloted, which are having success and moving from concept to implementation and into production on the maturity scale, and what's coming on the horizon.

Lawson Products acquires Canadian fastener distributor The Bolt Supply House Ltd.
Transaction marks Lawson Products’ fifth and largest acquisition in 24 months, more than doubles sales in Canada.

Other Voices: Safety at the loading dock
The proper selection and usage of dock equipment can improve safety and productivity.

Apex Tool Group donates tools, use of warehouse to Harvey, Irma relief
$340,000 in in-kind donations made to nonprofits ToolBank USA, Houston ToolBank and Trusted World.

Other Voices: Distribution center boom and a perfect storm of labor disruption
Supply chain organizations must make it a priority to build a resilient talent acquisition team that can weather turbulence and help sustain a positive bottom line.

Other Voices: Reverse logistics no longer a supply chain afterthought
A proactive approach to reverse logistics can prevent labor costs from skyrocketing, while also improving customer service.

Plug Power announces expanded collaboration with Walmart
Walmart to expand use of hydrogen fuel cells in its distribution center material handling fleet by $80 million.


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.

Latest Resources

Automate & Accelerate: Replacing Pick-to-Light with the Next Generation of Automation
Berkshire Grey and S&H Systems present a webinar showcasing how their Robotic Put Wall systems offer a cost-effective solution to aging pick-to-light systems
6 Ways to Re-evalute Fulfillment This Year
Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
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Latest Resources

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.