In this Issue:
- AEO’s outside fulfillment game
- Software Survey: Users cautiously embrace change
- Supply chain software: Top 10 suppliers
- How WES is changing the game for fulfillment centers
Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives
July 2022 Modern Materials Handling
American Eagle Outfitters has long been a leader in e-fulfillment inside its distribution centers. The next step: Move outside the four walls with a distributed fulfillment network that is shared by other like-minded retailers to compete with the big guys.
From what goes in packages to pallet loads on the warehouse floor and even artificial intelligence, dimensioning equipment has some new missions.
Our annual look at the software market shows how companies are using software and automation solutions in their warehouses and DCs and how they plan to put these tools to work in the future.
While there aren’t too many facilities without a human workforce, lights out continues to gain acceptance in operational pockets with the help of advanced automation.
With nearly $10.3 billion in supply chain management revenues for 2021, the leading 10 providers of SCM software topped double-digit growth, growing faster than the overall SCM software market as enterprise leaders looked to tame persistent supply chain disruptions with modern Cloud-based software.
Warehouse execution systems sit between warehouse management and traditional control layers in today’s DC software stack, but WES is more than a visibility layer. Using rules engines and order release logic that assesses multiple factors, WES promises smarter, more productive DCs.
Automation has probably never been more important to food and beverage as it is buffeted by a range of forces that challenge historically thin margins.
Modern's editor sat down with Jay Anderson to discuss his carrier and the racking industry.
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.
Warehouse space costs have skyrocketed, so more companies want to maximize existing space by moving to narrow aisle configurations. However, making that transition effectively can benefit from some layout and material flow expertise, not just choosing appropriate equipment.
How TE Connectivity deployed special top modules, or mobile robotic equipment (MRE), to get performance boost from its autonomous mobile robot fleet.
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Services economy activity grows again in May, reports ISM
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The Services PMI—at 50.3 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—fell 1.6% off of May’s 51.9 reading, growing, at a slower rate, for the fifth consecutive month. ISM said that the services sector has seen growth in 35 of the last 36 months, with December 2022 being the one month with a decline.
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KPI Solutions expands with a new Atlanta office
June 1, 2023
Supply chain consulting, software, systems integration, and automation supplier says new location extends its resources for Eastern U.S. clients and technology partners
Manufacturing declines for the seventh straight month in May, says ISM
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Made4net acquired by Ingka Group, with global software rollout with IKEA coming
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Automate 2023 analysis: Simplicity and speed will further robotics uptake
May 30, 2023
Automate show analysis of warehouse robotics trends. Robotic systems are cool, now vendors tap partnerships, integration, and easy-to-use software to make solutions simpler to deploy
CLARK Material Handling Co. names J. Michael Binnie as COO/CAO for North America operations
May 26, 2023
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Savant WMS and Locus Robotics partner on integration
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Under the partnership, Savant mid-market focused cloud WMS gains integration with Locus Robotics' autonomous mobile robots and fulfillment platform.
Equipment leasing survey: April new business volume down 8% year-over-year
May 25, 2023
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association’s monthly survey also sees decline in new business volume versus March
enVista joins Manhattan Associates’ partner program as Gold Partner
May 24, 2023
Manhattan Associates recognizes enVista as a trusted partner and third-party integrator of its software solutions suite
OTTO Motors unveils North American certified dealer network
May 24, 2023
Autonomous mobile robot (AMR) provider partners with leading material handling equipment organizations, with the program introducing over 215 regional offices and 2,000 technicians to the rapidly-growing AMR industry.
Rockwell Automation partners with autonox Robotics
May 24, 2023
Unified robot control solutions address need for flexible solutions for manufacturing efficiencies.
IFR: Robot installs in North American manufacturing up 12% in 2022
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Strong demand from carmakers, International Federation of Robotics reports as highlight of preliminary results
