In this issue:
- A.B. Beverage racks up productivity
- Special Report: Equipment outlook survey
- Information Management IOT: Vision or Reality
- Equipment Report: New rack system at Hall Wines
- Best Practices: Manufacturers take D2C
Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives
April 2018 Modern Materials Handling
A.B. Beverage improved throughput and eliminated a third shift through better warehouse design and a new rack system.
Conventional warehousing tools plus bar code scanning and voice have streamlined a beer distribution warehouse.
Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity is still early days in warehouses, though several suppliers are coming up with
predictive modeling and analytics to optimize DC operations based on granular data from IoT or other data feeds.
To support growth and efficiency in an area prone to earthquakes, new rack protects priceless vintages and ensures productive operations.
"The benefit is the ability to have product in more locations visible to more people. We believe when people know more about our products, they will be more likely to buy."
A predictable fold in the supply chain sees more manufacturers - at the behest of their top retail customers -pursuing direct-to-consumer fulfillment capabilities, a trend that is as challenging as it is rewarding.
Find out what is happening this month in Modern Materials Handling
Distributed order management, autonomous robots, blockchain and warehousing software are all working together to help retailers more effectively manage their end-to-end supply chains.
Industrial strength pallets handle up to 1,700 pounds, are fully recyclable and ship flat.
Manufacturer eliminates bottlenecks and redundancies while improving speed and accuracy.
Phased upgrade was completed days early and did not halt production for technology company.
Manufacturer uses display-ready, shared half pallets to eliminate product damage and customer complaints.
Manufacturer uses display-ready, shared half pallets to eliminate product damage and customer complaints.
Initially geared toward large fleets, detailed data capture and analysis tools are now more accessible than ever.
Modern editor's sat down with John Krummell to discuss Racking technology solutions
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