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Bob Trebilcock is the executive editor for Modern Materials Handling and an editorial advisor to Supply Chain Management Review. He has covered materials handling, technology, logistics, and supply chain topics for nearly 30 years. He is a graduate of Bowling Green State University. He lives in Chicago and can be reached at 603-852-8976.

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Latest content from Bob Trebilcock

The reBound Podcast: How Pitney-Bowes is innovating with autonomous vehicles.
On this episode, PBs SVP of  operations excellence and collaborative innovation discusses why and how the leader in global shipping and mailing is integrating autonomous trucks into its fleet.

Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions automates from shelf to patient
In a new Ohio DC, Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions is leaping into automation with on-demand packaging and robotic storage and picking. The result is a game-changer.

Inside Cardinal Health at-Home: Getting the right products out the door at the right time
See how automated systems are improving throughput and accuracy in the Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions distribution center.

The employee satisfaction survey: Don’t worry, be happy
Our first-ever survey of senior-level supply chain professionals found that most are engaged, have positive relationships, and are happy with their compensation and benefits. We also reveal areas of focus...

The reBound Podcast: Looking for talent in all the right places: How Essendant is revolutionizing recruitment
On this episode, Tim Engstrom, SVP of supply chain at Essendant, discusses a new approach to recruiting overlooked talent on the line and building supply chain leaders of the future.

The reBound Podcast: Innovation in the 3PL supply chain
On this episode, Maersk’s Yujie Su discusses just what it takes to innovate at one of the world’s largest shipping and logistics companies

Pan Pacific Pet learns new trick
In Canada, a new robotics goods-to-person fulfillment system is transforming distribution at one of the largest suppliers of pet-related products.

Pan Pacific Pet’s new distribution center: Building operations around automated order fulfillment
A new goods-to-person robotic technology is the heart of Pan Pacific Pet’s order fulfillment strategy.

The reBound Podcast: When self-driving trucks meet the supply chain – Bottlenecks, barriers and benefits.
On this episode, Daimler go-to-market lead Aaron Campbell, discusses the current state of autonomous technology and what it will take before self-driving trucks go mainstream.

The Rebound Podcast: How To Win In The Era of Dynamic Supply Chains
On this episode of  The Rebound, Kearney partner Arun Kochar explains why no organization can go it alone in the era of dynamic supply chains.


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
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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.