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Annual research shines light through the clouds
Our Annual Salary Survey brings us up to date on average compensation and bonus numbers, educational levels, and career aspirations of today’s materials handling professionals.

A solution to just about any challenge
Over the past 10 years, the editorial team at Modern has worked hard to plan theme issues that dive deeper into the state of the modern lift truck.

Technology & Innovation Issue: Transformation inspiration
So, if you’re looking for transformation inspiration, then July is your month. 

Robotics: Enthusiasm is translating into investment
This issue was designed to be a bit of a primer, a push to inspire those readers who’ve been on the fence, but are now moving forward on their plans to evaluate and apply some level of robotics and automation into their operations.

ProMat 2023: Let’s integrate all the robots
Unleash the Power of Robotics to Overcome Your Labor Challenges. Explore the Latest Automation and Robotic Solutions at ProMat 2023.

Hit the road for inspiration
Well, it’s time to brush the dust off the suitcase and hope the khakis and blazer aren’t too snug, because early reports suggest ProMat 2023 (March 20 to 23) is going to be a whopper.

This Month in Modern: Taking technology to the next level
We kick off 2023 with a unique look at how materials handling technology is being put to work in vertical farming.

This month in modern: Focus on the fundamentals
This month, our editorial team takes us inside a facility, explore the multiple methods companies are using to create more sustainable warehouses; snapshot of the Top 20 warehouses; power choices available for lift truck fleets; and we share our annual look at bins, totes and containers.

Never stop innovating
I think it’s a year for ‘recalibration’ using different levers, like trying to increase inventory turns or rethinking DC networks.”

Will technology close the labor gap?
This month in Modern, we continue to track the evolution of robotics and IoT and the roles these technologies are playing to help the labor force respond to and interact with supply chains.

The Lift Truck Issue: Innovation in action
In this issue, we learn that one of the world’s most innovative supply chain organizations believes the time is right for autonomous lift trucks; we offer our annual deep dive into the Top 20 lift truck suppliers; we roll out our annual reader survey that illustrates the state of lift truck usage and investment; and we learn that even an autonomous lift truck fleet is going to need some level of human oversight.

Technology & Innovation Issue: Time to take action
Once again we’re using July to fix the spotlight on technology and how important it is to now dive in and transform your operation to keep pace.

Survey reveals warehouse robotics is in early stages, but future is gleaming
As we reported, readers told us they were geared up and ready to embrace more automation and robotics—and they were adding more budget to make it happen.

Stepping up to handle massive e-commerce requirements
As we heard across the board, fulfillment pressures will continue in 2022, and flexibility and scalability will be more important than ever—putting a premium on the adoption of software, automated systems, robotics, mobile solutions and emerging next-generation technologies to build in new levels of resilience.

This Month in Modern: It’s “go time” for investment at MODEX 2022
The economy has maintained strength, e-commerce is booming, and companies with distribution operations are struggling to keep up.


Latest Resources

The Paccurate Report
Paccurate put together this report to support your cost-saving and sustainability initiatives this year.
The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Warehouse Travel
Top 5 Tips to Maximize Forklift Tire Safety and Efficiency
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Latest Resources

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.