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NextGen Supply Chain: H&M’s low tech approach to inventory management
Long a fast-fashion darling, the retailer is struggling to sell-off excess inventory. A lack of investment in technology could be the culprit

NextGen Supply Chain: Blockchain Moves Forward in the Supply Chain
With a recent announcement, Carrefour is the second global retailer to embrace blockchain for supply chain management.

NextGen Supply Chain: Unified Commerce in the Digital Age
New models present retailers with the opportunity to increase operational efficiency, improve the overall customer experience and, ultimately, to increase top line growth as a result.

NextGen Supply Chain: It’s complicated in the warehouse
As warehousing and logistics processes become more complex, modern mobility solutions can play a role.

Android’s growth in the warehouse
The Android operating system got its start in consumer tech, but is gaining share in consumer and rugged devices. Here’s the rundown on how this shift impacts operations in productivity, visual instruction options and worker comfort.

60 Seconds with David Krebs, VDC Research
Modern Materials Handling's staff sat down for a short interview to discuss how technology is enabling a more connected and engaged workforce.

VDC Launches Free Research Portal for User and Developer Community
Market research company offering free monthly research on mobility, IoT, and other topics.

NextGen Supply Chain: Expanding the Market for Remote Asset Tracking
After a slow start, the market for remote asset tracking is poised to take off

NextGen Supply Chain: Cubed—An Inside Look at the Dimensioning Solutions Landscape
Rising costs associated with leasing and buying warehouse locations are among the major drivers for businesses to invest in dimensioning solutions in order to better utilize available space.

Global market for mobile thermal printers to exceed $500M by 2021, according to VDC Research
Brand differentiation through R&D initiatives key to capturing greater market share

Other Voices: Don’t walk into the “Industry 4.0” tech trap
Navigating the digital transformation requires flexibility in mobile hardware, software and users.

60 Seconds With: David Krebs, VDC Research
Modern Materials Handling sat down with David Krebs, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Mobility & Connected Devices, to talk about mobile technology and it's use in the warehouse environments

2016 Top 20 Automatic Data Capture Suppliers
Suppliers and users of scanners, printers and rugged mobile devices find themselves at the intersection of technological advances, increasing consumer demands and rising labor costs. The top players are finding ways to meet each challenge with minimal risk as the market landscape continues to shift. Leaders in Automatic Data Capture suppliers 2016, RFID suppliers Top 20, Warehouse data capture devices, Top 20 suppliers of warehouse data capture technology

ADC: Turning data capture into decisions
ADC device technology continues to advance, but suppliers increasingly emphasize continuous monitoring and IoT-type sensing and analytic solutions as much as new hardware. The goal is better decision support as data capture evolves.

From DC to Final Destination: Last Mile Dilemma
The race is on to close the last mile delivery gap, cut costs and improve customer service.


Latest Resources

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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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.