Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives

In Anchorage, The Odom Corporation relies on lift trucks, fleet management software and lift truck add-ons to manage its beverage distribution center.

The Odom Corporation is using lift trucks, high density storage and a pick module to streamline its case-handling operations in Anchorage.

It was another solid growth year for most of the Top 20 manufacturers of lift trucks. The pandemic was clearly the trigger for some pent-up demand in 2021, but continued growth in 2022 speaks to the value OEMs bring to the table not just with trucks, but with technologies and automation to improve operational performance.

This marks the 13th year we’ve focused the majority of this issue on the latest technology and best practice developments revolving around the steadfast workhorse of the materials handling market, the lift truck.

From labor shortages to demand for ever-improved operational flexibility, this typically ignored class of trucks offers a chance to rethink your processes and even how you approach materials handling.

Here’s a look at the current lift truck usage and purchasing trends for 2023.

Sustainability is on its way to becoming a core competency for materials handling suppliers.

Modern's editor sat down with Steve Harrington to discuss the National Center for Supply Chain Automation.

Sure, lift truck operators are on the front lines of safe operation, but having a strong safety program takes plenty of management involvement as well.

Not every label carries only a bar code. Others that must survive the life of the product also have critical part data and even safety precautions. Here’s how one company has made meeting these demands its mission.