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Casebook 2016: Case-by-case productivity
Modern’s annual Casebook continues to provide comprehensive coverage of productivity solutions for materials handling professionals in distribution, warehousing and manufacturing.

Fixed path: Automation boosts capacity by 50% while reducing hours worked
Highly automated facility boasts one of the highest bottle pick rates in the beverage industry.

Fixed Path: Robots help company rethink production
Custom parts manufacturer increases precision and profitability with collaborative robots.

Fixed path: Sorter handles both inbound and outbound flows
Rapidly growing e-commerce company automates to ensure service levels.

Fixed path: AGVs deliver heavy parts just in time
High-capacity AGVs transport carts 24/7 from one facility to another.

Fixed path: AGVs ferry tons of product and data
The same automatic guided vehicle fleet handles product in the plant and the neighboring warehouse.

Fixed path: Belt curve creates space-efficient solution
A 90-degree conveyor averts more complex equipment reconfiguration.

Fixed path: Beverage manufacturer dilutes costs with roller upgrade system
Solution eliminates broken belt issue while increasing uptime and savings.

Fixed path: Custom lift replaces forklift for transporting goods to 2nd floor
Vertical reciprocating conveyors elevate processes and product quality.

Fixed path: Scalable automation accelerates growth
Manufacturer notes increased safety and reliability with automatic guided carts.

Fixed path: Global retailer reduces downtime, improves diagnostics for tilt-tray sorters
After replacing an outdated PC-based control system, the company improved visibility into machine diagnostics, production statistics and product tracking information for its high-speed tilt-tray sorters.

Fixed path: Distributor uses automation to consolidate five facilities into one
The company sought to unify the inventory management and distribution of nearly 70,000 SKUs from five smaller locations into a new 1.8-million-square-foot DC.

Fixed path: AGVs offer precision in missile production facility
Customized automation replaces carts for lengthy movement of sensitive components.

Fixed path: Power protection prevents production interruptions
After installing voltage-regulated power (VRP) supplies, the company has protected itself against power fluctuations and downtime.

Fixed path: Telescoping conveyor extends productivity
New system allows a worker to stack as many as 25 heavy cases per minute.


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