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Year in Review: Materials handling system reports from 2011
A look back at Modern's system reports featured in 2011

Datalogic makes another acquistion, picks up PPT Vision
This acquisition enables Datalogic to strengthen its presence in the market of artificial vision, which features a high growth potential within the industrial automation field.

Datalogic to acquire Accu-Sort
Datalogic doubles its presence in the industrial automation industry through the acquisition of U.S. Group Accu-Sort Systems

Best practices: From the retail store to the DC
Efficiency in the warehouse has traditionally driven the distribution process. Now, some leading retailers are looking at the DC to lower the cost of operating their stores.

Supply chain software basics: Supply chain execution
Today’s supply chain execution software applications are evolving, adding functionality and enabling operations to function more effectively.

Supply chain software basics: The enterprise level
Enterprise-level supply chain software solutions give an operation the tools to create and test effective business strategies and plan ahead by incorporating commands for necessary preemptive strikes.

Mobile Wireless: It’s a 1D world, but 2D is coming on strong
Camera-based imaging is one of the fastest-growing areas of data capture.

Technology Days draws nearly 1,000 to Auburn Hills
System Integrators and end-users experience a wide array of demos and seminars from ABB and a roster of affiliated technology providers

Light-directed pick cart makes one trip, 60 orders filled
Light-directed pick carts offer operational flexibility, boosting picking rates 400%.

Manufacturer brings productivity everywhere with mobile workstations
Mobile powered workstations bring improvements to Mississippi assembly plants.

Taking the manual out of data collection
Automated bar coding the secret ingredient for inventory accuracy and production tracking.

After pilot program, slotting solution takes flight
Rolled out in 18 months, software helps distributor improve productivity by 35%.

Fulfillment software leads to 100% accuracy, new services
A customer’s internal audit double-checked results to confirm perfect reports.

RedPrairie appoints former Governor Tim Pawlenty to Board of Directors
Global supply chain and retail technology provider welcomes former Governor of Minnesota to board

Equipment 101: Data capture basics
Data capture technology can help an operation see its products in real time and take proactive steps to keep materials moving smoothly through the supply chain. Here’s a look at several basic data capture technologies.


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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.