Modern Materials Handling    Authors    Amanda Loudin  

Amanda Loudin on Modern Materials Handling


Amanda Loudin is a contributing editor for Modern Materials Handling. Her published articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Money Magazine and ESPN. When she’s not writing, she can be found hitting the trails with her four-legged running partner.

Have suggestions or something you want to read about? Email Amanda at [email protected]


Latest content from Amanda Loudin

Automotive materials handling: The calm after the storm
Following several tumultuous years, the automotive industry is looking at a steadier state in 2024.

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

Reclaiming reverse logistics
Reverse logistics has never been more important, but companies are struggling to stay on top of it.

Supply chain sustainability is here to stay
The supply chain is undoubtedly getting greener thanks to corporate commitment and the right technology.

Automated palletizing pays for itself
Once viewed as cost prohibitive, facilities of all stripes and sizes can now find palletizing within their reach.

Rethinking racking
From materials shortages to labor shortages, the racking industry is helping customers make the most of their cube.

Automotive: Staring down disruptions
The auto industry is learning to bob and weave as one disruption after another takes hold.

Lift Truck Series: Lift trucks on the path to autonomy
Once considered the purvey of the far-off future, autonomous lift trucks have arrived. Here’s what they can offer.

Automation Totes: Chameleons in the warehouse
Quickly becoming a centerpiece in DC operations, these totes are designed with flexibility and durability in mind.

Efficient packing is forward facing packing
Packing stations must meet the demands of labor shortages, faster pacing and more demanding customers. Here’s how they do it.


Latest Resources

Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this piping hot market.
Case study: Optimizing warehouse space, performance and sustainability
Optimize Parcel Packing to Reduce Costs
More resources


Latest Resources

2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join...

Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.