From the June 2013 Issue

Giant Eagle makes the case for mobile robots

Robotic industrial trucks are driving efficiencies in Giant Eagle’s distribution centers. Here’s what the rest of us can learn from an early adopter of robotic technology.

Giant Eagle: Putting food on the table

Cold storage: Planning for unpredictability

RFID: The Macy’s way

Dock logistics: The final frontier of the modern warehouse

Filed in Lift Trucks

Monday, April 01, 2013

Nissan Forklift Corporation joins forces with TCM America to form UniCarriers Americas Corporation

Uniting the resources, service and brand promise of two companies for a stronger market presence and broader range of products and technical service.

Posted on 04/01 at 08:39 AM

News • Lift Trucks • Forklifts • Materials Handling • Business • Nissan Forklift Corp. • UniCarriers • TCM • Permalink

Scotts Miracle-Gro: The grass is greener…thanks to lift trucks

At Scotts Miracle-Gro, a fleet management program keeps the pallets moving.

Posted on 04/01 at 08:08 AM

Features • April 2013 • Lift Trucks • Forklifts • Toyota Material Handling • Motorola Solutions • SAP • System Report • Lantech • Permalink

Scotts Miracle-Gro: Keeping up with peak demand

Lift trucks, stretch wrap and floor storage are at the heart of Scotts’ distribution activities.

Posted on 04/01 at 08:05 AM

Features • April 2013 • Lift Trucks • Forklifts • Toyota Material Handling • Motorola Solutions • SAP • System Report • Lantech • Permalink

Lift Truck Tips: Battery management replaces gut reactions and guesswork

Three practices can help users take the bite out of ‘the vampire in the battery room.’

Posted on 04/01 at 07:19 AM

Columns • Lift Truck Tips • April 2013 • Lift Trucks • Forklifts • Batteries • Lift Truck Tips • Philadelphia Scientific • Permalink

This Month in Modern: Lift trucks still the workhorse

This month in Modern we fix the spotlight on the gradual, but steady application of a lift truck fleet management program that’s now driving impressive productivity gains and generating considerable cost savings for the folks at Scotts Miracle-Gro.

Posted on 04/01 at 07:16 AM

Columns • This Month In Modern • April 2013 • Lift Trucks • This Month in Modern • Permalink