Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives

April 2019 Modern Materials Handling

In this issue:

  • System Report: Adore Me Services - Small space, big automation
  • Best Practices: The state of IoT in the warehouse
  • Reader Survey: 2019 Warehouse and DC Equipment Survey
  • Information Management: Voice technology
  • Equipment Report: Pouch and pocket sorters
Adore Me Services’ new distribution center brings together automated order fulfillment and sortation.
Fleet owners are finding ways to leverage small data streams for big impact.
Modern Staff sat down with John A. White III, President and CEO of Fortna to discuss the Internet of Things and it's ability to help track and trace operations.
As the complexity of filling smaller orders faster continues to mount, our analysts expect more operations to embrace the value that WMS brings to the table. Here’s what they believe is on tap this year in the world of WMS and the systems that support it.
The industry’s first pallet with active RFID is not only reusable, it’s estimated to last 10 years.
While it appeared attendees were anxious to learn about new solutions, are they really ready to invest? The simple answer is yes
Spending on 3PL services and new technologies are all part of a more deliberate approach to figuring out the right mix of equipment, software and services to manage the stress of today’s labor market and order fulfillment pressures.
Voice solutions are as diverse as the algorithms and analytics driving them—exposing new opportunities.
One of the grocery industry’s largest distributors is on the path to continuous improvement and predictive maintenance.
With e-fulfillment driving the need for high-rate order consolidation, pouch/pocket sortation systems address a number of top e-commerce challenges.
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Latest in Materials Handling

Walmart chooses Swisslog AS/RS and software for third milk processing facility
This is the third Walmart milk processing facility to deploy Swisslog’s automated storage and retrieval solution (ASRS) featuring SynQ software and Vectura cranes. Walmart is planning to break ground on the new milk processing facility later this year with the facility scheduled to open in 2026.

NetLogistik partners with Vuzix subsidiary Moviynt to offer mobility solutions for warehouses
NetLogistics now a referral partner able to offer and deploy a platform from Moviynt, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vuzix.

Lucas Watson appointed CSO for Körber’s Parcel Logistics business in North America
Watson will lead all business development and marketing functions for the region.

Hyster recognizes Dealers of Distinction for 2023
The award honors dealer partners that have exhibited focused leadership and continue to drive their organizations to the highest level of performance in all functional areas of materials handling.

Carolina Handling names Joe Perkins as COO
Material handling solution provider in Southeast promotes Perkins from executive VP role


Walmart deploying autonomous lift trucks at four of its high-tech DCs
After a 16-month proof of concept at one of its high-tech DCs, Walmart is deploying 19 autonomous forklifts across four facilities, according to post from the retailer.

60 Seconds with Bob Trebilcock, outgoing executive editor, Modern Materials Handling
We sat down with our own Bob Trebilcock to discuss the industry as he steps away from the editorial role.

Coles shops big for automation
The Australian grocery chain’s highly automated DC in Queensland brings labor efficiencies and safety gains in replenishing ambient goods to hundreds of stores across a sprawling region, while enabling more frequent replenishment and product availability for consumers.

Kathleen Phelps to join FORTNA as chief financial officer
Phelps brings 20 years of financial leadership experience with global multi-billion-dollar businesses.

Coles automates grocery distribution in Australia
See inside the highly automated Coles grocery distribution center.

2024 Intralogistics Robotics Survey: Robot demand surges
Two years ago, 40% of companies had no plans to use robots. That number has been whittled down to 8% according to the annual Intralogistics Robotics Survey from Peerless Research Group, MHI and The Robotics Group.

TGW Logistics and OPEX Corporation form a strategic partnership
With over 50 years of intralogistics experience, TGW Logistics will further optimize OPEX Corporation’s Infinity AS/RS technology.

Toyota Material Handling North America appoints Mark Taggart as CFO
As TMHNA CFO, Taggart will shape the financial strategy of TMHNA’s major group companies – Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation

Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) on a mission
Autonomous mobile robots are the current leading figure in the move to mobile automation. Their mission is quite simple: Reduce the cost of shipping everything.

Latest Resources

2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
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