Roberto Michel, senior editor for Modern, has covered manufacturing and supply chain management trends since 1996, mainly as a former staff editor and former contributor at Manufacturing Business Technology. He has been a contributor to Modern since 2004. He has worked on numerous show dailies, including at ProMat, the North American Material Handling Logistics show, and National Manufacturing Week. You can reach him at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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Walmart deploying autonomous lift trucks at four of its high-tech DCs
April 11, 2024
After a 16-month proof of concept at one of its high-tech DCs, Walmart is deploying 19 autonomous forklifts across four facilities, according to post from the retailer.
Coles shops big for automation
April 11, 2024
The Australian grocery chain’s highly automated DC in Queensland brings labor efficiencies and safety gains in replenishing ambient goods to hundreds of stores across a sprawling region, while enabling...
Coles automates grocery distribution in Australia
April 11, 2024
See inside the highly automated Coles grocery distribution center.
Give your warehouse management systems (WMS) a boost
April 10, 2024
New types of third-party software solutions can enhance WMS in many ways, including gains in inventory accuracy, better tools for creating workflows and user interfaces for task execution, and simplified...
Learn from lift truck service history
April 9, 2024
How capturing data about service events drives a virtuous circle back to operator coaching opportunities and better-informed equipment choices.
Gartner foresees sizeable uptake for next-gen humanoid robots
April 9, 2024
Research note poses likelihood that by 2027, 10% of all intralogistics smart robots sold will be humanoid robots.
Tompkins Solutions offers live demonstrations of scalable, hybrid automation solutions
March 13, 2024
At Modex, Tompkins Solutions’ redesigned state-of-the-art booth (Booth A11323) includes a technology area where visitors can see live demonstrations of scalable, flexible, hybrid automation solutions.
Loftware’s cloud-based labeling solutions take center stage
March 13, 2024
Loftware (Booth B7553) understands that in today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, efficient and compliant labeling is not just a necessity; it’s a critical success component.
Rite-Hite ONE digital platform debuts
March 12, 2024
Rite-Hite (Booth B4007) is introducing the world to Rite-Hite ONE at Modex.
Datex showcases next-generation WMS
March 12, 2024
Datex (Booth C7694) is showcasing a demo of the next generation of its Footprint WMS solution, powered by Wavelength.
