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The mobile supply chain
Mutli-modal is expanding mobility in the DC

What’s an AGV?
Inro, a New Zealand startup, is blurring the lines between lift truck and AGV

Operational spring cleaning – Avoid April showers to enjoy the May flowers
Other Voices: Chris Arnold offers 3 tips to get ready for the summer surge in business

Building the better aluminum pallet
AL Pallet targets the North American market

Materials handling comes to the Food Network (Well, sort of)
Giada De Laurentiis plans to visit the Applied Technology Center in Rock Hill

The Magic of the Process
Other Voices column by TGW's Steve Schwietert points out the importance of materials handling processes.

Introducing Other Voices, a new blog from you
Let's get a bigger conversation started. We want to hear from the materials handling community.

Behind the materials handling Mamp;A boom
Why is materials handling hot? An investment banker explains all

Mamp;A materials handling style
Materials handling is suddenly hot with investment bankers

Industry leaders lead with materials handling
Amazon is taking market share from its competitors by building a better supply chain

Create a culture of safety
Here are some simple suggestions to improve safety inside your facility

Speed dating, materials handling style
Want to make a date for ProMat? Videos give exhibitors 60 seconds to connect

What I learned at Toy Fair
Toy Fair is to the toy industry what ProMat is to materials handling.

Crown finds the middle ground with QuickPick Remote Advance
Not so long ago, automation was an all or nothing deal. When it came to storage, it was pallet rack or an automated storage and retrieval system. When it came to the movement of goods, it was lift trucks or automatic guided vehicles. Here is an option for end users who can't justify complete automation.

CHEP aims to build the better pallet
CHEP's new simulation lab reflects a new level of sophistication in a basic product

HighJump says: There’s an app for that
Software provider opens an app store for its customers. Is this the future of supply chain software?

SaaS drives the RedPrairie acquisition of ShipComm
RedPrairie makes a big play to become the on-demand leader in SCE

Is a hybrid AGV in your future
Egemin introduces an AGV that will operate automatically or manually

Outrunning the bear or how SAP approaches SCE
SAP has a 5-year road map to take on best-of-breed

Looking behind the Intermec Vocollect acquisition
What do you get when you combine the market leader for voice with one of the leading ADC providers?


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.

Latest Resources

Empowering Your Workforce: Integration of Wearables and AMRs to Increase Picking Productivity
Join us on June 20 to discover how integrating wearables and AMRs can revolutionize picking productivity and operational efficiency in your warehouse and manufacturing environments.
Packaging Efficiency: The modern way to reduce freight costs
Lift Trucks & Accesories: The Trusted Workhorse Evolves
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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.