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Let’s remember Mac Barrett, father of the AGV
Arthur Barrett's invention launched the AGV industry

CSCMP: Materials handling equipment providers join forces to create high-tech warehouse simulation
CHEP, Frazier, Raymond and Vocollect will collaborate to demonstration their latest equipment and technologies in the Supply Chain of the Future Lab at the upcoming CSCMP Conference.

The robots are coming
Robotic materials handling technology is changing the way we move products in the plant and the distribution center.

Toyota marks 20 years of manufacturing in the U.S.
Lift truck manufacturer celebrates 20 years in Indiana with the launch of a new series of electric vehicles

The Kennedy Group acquires Florida Marking Products
Strategic maneuver extends the Kennedy Group’s footprint to the Southeast and expands capacity and capabilities of both companies.

Materials handling business: ISM NMI going in the right direction
Following a 2.4 percent gain from February to March, the April report on the non-manufacturing sector from the Institute for Supply Management stated that its index for measuring the sector’s overall health—also known as the NMI—came in at 55.4 percent for the second straight month.

Materials handling business: April retail sales continue upward trend
Keeping in line with retail sales growth from February to March, the United States Department of Commerce and the National Retail Federation recently reported retail sales were up again from March to April.

This Week in Modern: Back on schedule
You may have already heard that Peerless Media, LLC has completed the acquisition of Modern Materials Handling from Reed Elsevier. What does that mean for loyal readers of this newsletter?

Breaking down the unit load
At the end of the line after the materials handling is done, you still need pallets, slip sheets, totes and containers, stretch wrap, shrink wrap and banding, and dunnage to create the optimum unit load

Productivity Solution: Pick Module Replenishment
Denmark's leading book distributor installed a scalable automated storage system that increased throughput and replenishment rates.

ALAN brings help to Haiti
The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN, [url=http://www.alanaid.org]http://www.alanaid.org[/url]), a non-profit humanitarian aid organization that engages the supply chain community in relief efforts at home and abroad, is helping the victims of the earthquake that recently hit Haiti.

Preparations continue for ProMat 2011
PROMAT 2011 isn't scheduled until March of next year, but the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) is already well into the planning process.

New warehousing and distribution center certificate program at Paul D. Camp Community College
There's a new curriculum on the books at Paul D. Camp Community College ([url=http://www.pdc.edu]http://www.pdc.edu[/url]) in Franklin, Va.


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Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this piping hot market.
Case study: Optimizing warehouse space, performance and sustainability
Optimize Parcel Packing to Reduce Costs
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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...
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.