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Comprehensive resource for automated materials handling. Includes news, insight and equipment reviews for automation within warehouses and distribution centers.


Automation to continue momentum in 2024
Experience the latest innovations in automation and see why even skeptics are starting to embrace the future of logistics.

Materials Handling Automation: Automation at the forefront of innovation
From robots to WES and everything in between, learn how warehouse and DC operations are adapting to the modern world. Don't get left behind.

Interact Analysis: warehouse automation market to return to growth in 2024
Following a slowdown in revenues in 2023, the global warehouse automation market will experience some growth in 2024 and return to high growth in 2025, market intelligence firm predicts.

Swisslog AS/RS and software to be deployed to support Walmart milk processing facility
Walmart plans to break ground for the new facility later this year, with the project scheduled to be completed in 2025. The retailer worked with Swisslog on systems for its first milk processing facility in Fort Wayne, Ind., in 2018.

Beckhoff cuts lead times through warehouse investments including AS/RS
A newly automated warehouse for Beckhoff USA features an AS/RS from OPEX Corp., which enables the company to stock more inventory and ship product faster.

Tompkins Solutions names Jon Johnson as Chief Operating Officer
Johnson brings a wealth of operations consulting experience to Tompkins, with a strong background in distribution, fulfillment, transportation and technology implementations.

Automating pallet handling at Aurobindo
One of the world’s leading generic drug manufacturers turned to AS/RS technology to optimize its pallet-centric operations and enable growth.

Moving pallets at Aurobindo
The AS/RS system at a pharmaceutical warehouse has automated and streamlined pallet handling processes.

16th annual Salary Survey: Materials handling professionals report satisfaction, stress
Modern’s 2023 Salary Survey offers an inside look into the average salaries, educational levels and career aspirations of today’s materials handling professionals.

2023 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey: Automating while upping performance
This year’s survey found increasing levels of use for various automation and software technologies, while technology budgets held fairly steady. However, operations face continued challenges around labor scarcity, inadequate warehouse space, and the pressure to perform in line with customer expectations.

DHL Supply Chain and AutoStore announce partnership expansion
DHL Supply Chain is currently involved in nine AutoStore projects across Singapore, the U.S. and Germany, with four more in planning

Annual research shines light through the clouds
Our Annual Salary Survey brings us up to date on average compensation and bonus numbers, educational levels, and career aspirations of today’s materials handling professionals.

Four tech directions to shape distribution center (DC) performance
Yes, warehouse robotics are the biggest thing in automation, but they’re not the only tech to drive efficiencies. Orchestration software, better robot/human collaboration, and the application of computer vision to inventory accuracy all play a role in operational gains.

Henry Puhl to become the new CEO of TGW Logistics
Puhl will take over as CEO from February 2024, succeeding Harald Schröpf, who has led TGW Logistics as CEO for the past six years and has been instrumental in the company's growth and success.

The Future of Work in Intralogistics
Amid a world of talent shortages, labor scarcity, and the lingering effects of the pandemic, the intralogistics industry must adapt.

Efficient Deep Storage for Palletized Loads
Upgrade your operations and overcome industry challenges with Swisslog's PowerStore solutions for efficient deep storage. Read the white paper now.


Van Meter optimizes with vertical lift modules (VLMs)
Vertical lift modules save space, reduce travel and speed goods in distributor’s Iowa distribution center.

Transforming the Factory - Part 2
On this episode, Alix Partners’ Kandice Lord and Abhinav Agrawal discuss the NextGen technologies that are transforming today’s factory into tomorrow’s smart factory.

Swisslog names Jens Schmale as new CEO effective start of 2024
Jens Schmale is next in line for Swisslog CEO as Antonio Trioschi announces upcoming retirement. Giulia Colombi to lead the EMEA region.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
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