Casebook 2011: Arla Foods adds automatic guided vehicles
January 31, 2011
After conveyors and manual warehouse trucks, a dairy company puts AGVs to work.
Casebook 2011: Kennecott Utah Copper Company refines storage
January 31, 2011
Workers gain control and access to spare parts inventory with automated solution.
Casebook 2011: San Francisco Chronicle adds automation
January 31, 2011
Printing press redefines paper-handling operations with automation and intuitive software.
Psion removes “Teklogix”nbsp; from name
January 31, 2011
New identity better reflects the company strategy for automated data capture company.
Daifuku intends to acquire Logan Teleflex
January 31, 2011
Daifuku Co., parent company of Jervis B. Webb, has reached a decision to purchase all shares of three companies which provide airport baggage handling systems and services.
Panjiva data shows a 14 percent decline in U.S.-bound shipments from November to December
January 28, 2011
In another sign that the pace of the economic recovery remains bumpy, data from Panjiva noted that the number of waterborne shipments entering the United States dropped 14 percent from November to December.
Massachusetts law toughens safety rules for vertical reciprocating conveyors
January 27, 2011
The law, passed in April 2009, gave the state’s Board of Elevator Regulations and Department of Public Safety jurisdiction over the installation, maintenance, repair and inspection of VRCs.
RFID blooms in Holland for FloraHolland
January 27, 2011
At FloraHolland, RFID technology moves flowers from the receiving docks to storage areas.
Sustainable distribution at Patagonia
January 27, 2011
Patagonia incorporated energy efficient materials handling and recycled building materials into the design of a 171,000 square foot addition to its Reno distribution center.
Patagonia’s flexible and efficient material handling
January 27, 2011
Patagonia’s expansion project makes the most of handling cartons, pallets and parcels.
Wilton puts icing on the distribution center cake
January 27, 2011
After a merger, Wilton Products consolidated its distribution processes in a redesigned DC that nearly tripled throughput.
Wilton plans for distribution success
January 27, 2011
Regular slotting ensures the efficient movement of product and orders through Wilton’s DC.
PECO pallets now available in Mexico
January 25, 2011
PECO Pallet is now shipping its red wood block pallets to manufacturers and retailers in Mexico.
JustEnough integrates demand planning software with NetSuite
January 24, 2011
Integrated software solution can help NetSuite customers reduce costs of product overstocks.
Alabama Robotics Technology Park to educate and train in robotics and automation technology
January 21, 2011
Three-phase project will provide in-depth training on all aspects of robotics, including safety.
Propane-fueled lift trucks featured on MotorWeek
January 20, 2011
A recent episode of the PBS automotive television series showcased propane-fueled off-road equipment, including forklifts, and propane-autogas-fueled on-road vehicles.
RedPrairie acquires Shippers Commonwealth, SaaS transportation management system provider
January 19, 2011
With acquisition, RedPrairie adds on-demand TMS to on-demand WMS and labor management
Intermec to acquire Vocollect
January 18, 2011
Vocollect will broaden Intermec’s applications and solution offerings in the warehouse workflow and help to establish a leading position in software-oriented solutions.
MESA launches global education program for manufacturing
January 18, 2011
Initiative addresses global knowledge gap in operations management