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The next wave of supply chain innovation
New FDA requirements could drive adoption of technology in the food industry

Where does sustainability fit inside the four walls?
Digital Lumens has a simple concept: Energy is an asset. Manage it like one.

Cognex’s vision for vision technology
Cognex believes its new image system is worth 1,000 scans

If you’re buying used pallet rack, do your homework
If you’re a bargain hunter shopping for a deal, remember: You get what you pay for.

Logistics in India
Emerging markets could be the next opportunity for our industry

Not to brag but, we’ve got some readers
Somehow or another, this blog made a Top 50 list, and my mother did not vote

Saying goodbye to 2010
Here's a look at the trends that caught our attention in 2010

Is voice over IP the next trend in voice recognition?
An industry veteran is betting on changes in voice technology.

Walk a mile in another’s shoes
WMS is making a difference for Samaritan's Feet

Tis the season for materials handling to give back
In the giving season, here's a look at how materials handling is giving back

X-Mold builds a better mouse trap, but is anyone buying
In a year when pallets made news for mold, one chemical company thinks it has a solution. The challenge is breaking through.

The changing face of the materials handling labor force
There’s a silver tsunami washing over the aging American labor pool. How can the materials handling industry attracts a new tide of young workers?

RFID innovation
Ends users continue to find new ways to innovate with RFID

Raymond moves beyond trucks
The lift truck industry is looking beyond products to solutions

Supply chain software and the innovation economy
When the economy gets tough, supply chain guys innovate

Thinking beyond labor to justify automation
New ways to justify materials handling automation

Behind the ABB – Baldor Electric acquisition
The combination creates a global leader in motors and drives

Is automated materials handling ready to grow?
A tough economy could be good news for automation

Fun facts for Thanksgiving
How many turkeys were at the first Thanksgiving

The opportunity of the green supply chain
We're schizophrenic on green, and that's an opportunity for our industry


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

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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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How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
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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.