In this Issue:
- System Report: Automating pallet handling at Aurobindo
- Reader Survey: Annual salary survey
- Best Practices: Automatic data capture
- Equipment Report: Is an AGV in your future?
- Information Management: Technology update
Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives
November 2023 Modern Materials Handling
One of the world’s leading generic drug manufacturers turned to AS/RS technology to optimize its pallet-centric operations and enable growth.
The AS/RS system at a pharmaceutical warehouse has automated and streamlined pallet handling processes.
Modern’s 2023 Salary Survey offers an inside look into the average salaries, educational levels and career aspirations of today’s materials handling professionals.
This year’s survey found increasing levels of use for various automation and software technologies, while technology budgets held fairly steady. However, operations face continued challenges around labor scarcity, inadequate warehouse space, and the pressure to perform in line with customer expectations.
The push is on to get to the next level of productivity and workflow efficiency with automatic data capture technologies.
Could well be true if you’re looking to reduce labor and improve workflow in inventory movement activities. But AGVs are not alone here as AMRs are pushing to make their mark.
Our Annual Salary Survey brings us up to date on average compensation and bonus numbers, educational levels, and career aspirations of today’s materials handling professionals.
Yes, warehouse robotics are the biggest thing in automation, but they’re not the only tech to drive efficiencies. Orchestration software, better robot/human collaboration, and the application of computer vision to inventory accuracy all play a role in operational gains.
Modern's editor sat down with Brian to discuss his career and the industry.
Hydrogen fuel cells align with cold storage needs for consistent power and minimal downtime, while the fueling infrastructure can adapt to suit smaller fleets.
The RPA awards honor the year’s leading solutions— a reusable plastic pallet network, ESD bulk bins and a system for tracking packaged shipments.
With a voice-directed picking solution, Baptist Health South Florida gained big on throughput and accuracy, while offering workers an intuitive user interface.
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