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Josh Bond was Senior Editor for Modern through July 2020, and was formerly Modern’s lift truck columnist and associate editor. He has a degree in Journalism from Keene State College and has studied business management at Franklin Pierce University.

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Latest content from Josh Bond

Arctic Cold Storage drills down for dock efficiency
How a Minnesota cold storage 3PL is reaping benefits of a paperless logistics management system.

Top 20 lift truck suppliers in 2020
The North American lift truck market was down slightly in 2019, but still saw some growth and ranked as the third-best year yet.

Fork AGVs Operate 24/7 in Production Operation
Dairy producer increases productivity with consistent, reliable material flow.

AGVs and Lithium-ion Batteries Support 24/7 Operations
New batteries help sync production and charging cycles for maximum uptime to keep pace with increased operational demands.

E-commerce Company Quadruples Capacity with Mobile Sortation Robots
Robot fleet continuously recalculates order fulfillment priorities and inventory movement patterns.

New Diesel Forklifts Elevate Ergonomics and Productivity
Safety and maneuverability upgrades enhance multipurpose lift trucks

Forklift Training Tools Enhance Operators, Operations
Virtual reality, simulations and online training tools unlock fleet productivity and efficiency.

Lift Truck Tips: AGVs in the heights
Human operators and their autonomous coworkers are increasingly comfortable in narrow and very narrow aisle applications.

Palletizing for the digital age
From sequencing to assembly to movement through the supply chain, pallet loads are transforming from bulk deliveries to precise allocations.

Adjustable packaging line accommodates employees
Sanitary conveyor system helps Wisconsin cheese packer improve ergonomics and packaging efficiencies.


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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.
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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.