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Handling amp; Ergonomics Product: High-speed palletizing robot with 308-pound capacity
The M-410iB/140H high-speed palletizing robot is ideal for high-capacity production in bag and box palletizing operations.

Cat Lift Trucks announces first delivery of new internal combustion pneumatic tire series
Columbian TecTank, will use the trucks to move carbon and stainless steel products throughout their 250,000-square-foot facility in Parsons, Kansas.

IDC Manufacturing Insights unveils Warranty Management Maturity Model
New framework is designed to reduce costs, assess capabilities and initiate continuous improvement process

Software Product: Supply chain management software suite for global supply chains
Voyager solutions V8 supply chain management suite integrates functions including sales and operations planning, demand planning, manufacturing planning and scheduling, supply and inventory optimization, transportation planning and management, and warehouse management.

OHL rolls out new two new locations, expands another
Expanded network and service offering provide complete solutions to existing and prospective customers.

Crown unveils 20 electric forklifts tested and qualified to operate with fuel cells
The company’s fuel cell initiative is a critical component of its commitment to environmental sustainability throughout its business.

WERC announces two Midwest seminars
"Managing and Improving Warehouse Operations” and “Maximizing Warehouse Space” speak to today’s concerns—getting the most productivity out of what you already have

Institute for Supply Management partners with Supply Chain Council
The two industry organizations collaborate on member access and pricing for products, conferences and resources.

Doosan Infracore appoints new vice president/COO of Forklifts
Kim Parkinson assumes management responsibilities for Forklifts group, including sales, marketing, product support and parts sales for North American operations.

New book illustrates how supply chain improvements greatly enhance business
Co-authored by Frank Quinn, chief editor of Modern’s sister publication Supply Chain Management Review, “Diagnosing Greatness: Ten Traits of the Best Supply Chains” targets at all levels and functions of business management.

Finished goods inventory levels fall, order fill rates rise
A new survey by Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium shows smarter planning tops the list of reasons for inventory changes.

Motoman Robotics breaks ground on new company headquarters
The Miamisburg, Ohio site will also serve as the company’s main manufacturing facility for its North and South American operations.

4 tips for increasing productivity
Reaching new levels of productivity is a matter of picking the right metrics to improve your processes and then following through on measuring and communicating them to your employees.

Supply chain software: The next view of warehouse management software
Visualization - using graphical images on a screen - could be the next step forward in WMS technology, according to Tecsys and Next View Software.

State of WMS: Upgrade Time
According to our 2010 Software User survey, nearly half of all logistics operations using a WMS are looking to upgrade over the next 12 months. Our technology correspondent explains why and then introduces us to a shipper that’s on the brink of revolutionizing its warehouse operations.


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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.