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Summit Industrial Park deploys Made4net’s WMS to manage Texas distribution facility
WMS manages reusable oil pipeline assets in 50-acre yard in West Texas to drive operational efficiency

Ryder to acquire ecommerce and omnichannel fulfillment provider Whiplash
$480 million deal will expand Ryder’s footprint to include Whiplash's 19 dedicated and multi-client warehouses totaling nearly seven million square feet providing access to key port operations and gateway markets.

CMA CGM Group to acquire most of Ingram Micro’s CLS contract logistics business
Deal valued at $3 billion touted as accelerating the group's supply chain capabilities in contract logistics and ecommerce expertise

Zethcon launches Managed Integration Services to help high-volume 3PLs scale efficiently
Turnkey integration designed to help Synapse WMS customers scale up and capitalize on growth opportunities

iDrive Logistics adds 305,000 sq. ft. to its fulfillment network in Las Vegas, and Ohio
Acquisition adds two key fulfillment nodes to iDrive's growing network.

Study: 85% of 3PLs growing, but rising labor costs create headwinds
3PL Central's second annual Third-Party Logistics Warehouse Benchmark Report shows nearly half of 3PLs are struggling to find and retain qualified workers, while also citing significantly increasing labor costs

Smart Warehousing launches Innovation Hub to test and advance use of technology
New hub in Edgerton Kansas will prove out technology such as wearables and robotics to streamline picking, packing, and shipping process for its customers

iDrive Logistics adds to its Fulfillment Network in Kansas City, Missouri
Adds 51,000 Sq. feet of warehouse space to iDrive Fulfillment Network

3PL Central acquires Scout Software
Combining Scout's WMS for private warehouses with 3PL Central’s network of 3PLs and Skubana’s inventory and order management capabilities touted as creating a leading solution for hybrid fulfillment

AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires Austin-based Intelligent Logistics
Deal expands supply chain solution provider's Texas footprint, deepens multi-vertical expertise

Jewelry brand Ana Luisa chooses Ruby Has as its Fulfillment Partner
Ruby Has was chosen by carbon and water neutral jewelry brand for its ability to quickly scale small-parcel fulfillment using branded, sustainable packaging.

Kenco Logistics opens new multi-client DC
Kenco Logistics' new, 397,000 square foot facility in Perris, Calif., offers easy access to the hub of Los Angeles

Ruby Has acquires Boss Logistics
Second acquisition in 12 months for Ruby Has, an ecommerce fulfillment company

3PL Central’s new 3PL benchmark report shows nearly 80% of 3PL warehouses grew in 2020
79% of 3PLs Report Growth, However Future Expansion Tempered by 50% Experiencing Warehouse Capacity Constraints

RK Logistics Group accelerates South Bay expansion plans
3PL expands at two South Bay sites and plans to add up to 100,000 square feet of new warehouse space next year


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, with fewer labor resources, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

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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
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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
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