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Geek+ estimates its robotics solutions saved 140,000 tons of carbon emissions in 2022
Goods-to-person systems helped save 140,000 tons of carbon emissions and 16 million KwH in energy in 2022, according to internal tracking data from Geek+'s 30,000 robots in operation.

Minimize shipments, minimize miles and maximize what goes into the trailer.
That's how Grainger is putting the E in ESG

Enabling the circular economy
With the focus turning to sustainability, one ITAD company is taking steps to step up its recycling and reporting efforts.

Hannah Kain talks ESG on the Talking Supply Chain Podcast
Listen in as ALOM's CEO Hannah Kain explains why her organization is investing in sustainability and diversity. Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Sustainable Benefits of Maintenance-Free Power
In this podcast, Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director for Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group, is joined by Mark Walker, Vice President of EnerSys Sales, North America, in discussion on the many benefits Maintenance-Free Power—including Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) and Lithium-ion (Li-ion)—can bring to your day-to-day operations as well as your organization’s greater sustainability efforts.

Pallet pooling service from Tosca to save Avery Dennison up to 800 tons of CO2 emissions annually
Pooled plastic pallet program will cover the distribution of materials from Avery Dennison factories and distribution centers across the EU as well as the UK, Norway, Switzerland, and Turkey.

Do more with less warehouse energy
With energy prices spiking, going with green warehouse operations and automation makes strong financial sense. The methods to get to an energy-efficient, more sustainable warehouse are many, from features like solar to automation like high-density storage, while new analytics layers are capable of energy-saving insights.

Walmart’s and Schneider Electric’s new PPE is expanding the access to renewable energy
Five key suppliers recently signed on to Project Gigaton to expand the use of renewable energy sources in the supply chain.

Fresh Del Monte is leading on sustainability
Fresh Del Monte's most recent sustainability report documents the fruit and vegetable producer's progress on its aggressive sustainability goals.

Wireless Charging for the Materials Handling Industry?
In this special podcast, Resonant Link CTO Aaron Stein discusses why the lift truck industry is ripe for an energy transformation.

60 Seconds with Alison Zitzke, Orbis Corporation
Modern's editor sat down with Alison Zitzke, Senior Project Manager at Orbis Corporation do discuss her background in sustainable packaging.

There’s more than one way to reduce shipment damage
Despite all the emphasis on sustainability lately, protective paper packaging also needs to make the performance and economic case to replace plastic. In this story, it does just that.

CALSTART research forecasts strong growth in zero-emission off-road equipment
Zero-emission off-highway assessment project's scope includes lift trucks, involves collaboration with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Forklifts and underground mining equipment seen as successful market segments for electrification progress.

Sustainable packaging comes on strong
Packaging equipment and systems continue to address sustainability, from the growing popularity of systems that right-size corrugated cartons on demand to autobaggers that use kraft paper stock rather than poly. Companies are also looking to ensure high, sustained throughput and improve the unpacking experience.

The Benefits of Lithium-ion Batteries to a Lift Truck Fleet Operation
In this podcast, group editorial director Michael Levans is joined by Robin Schneider, PhD, director of marketing at Green Cubes Technology.


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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.