New mezzanine provides unexpected benefits
September 1, 2019
Utilizing overhead space enables facility consolidation as well as operational efficiencies.
New pallet design trims costs and extends useful life
September 1, 2019
Berry Plastics employs unique plastic pallet out of its own post molded scrap material.
Lift Truck Tips: A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single data set
April 9, 2019
Fleet owners are finding ways to leverage small data streams for big impact.
Logistics provider deploys mix of startup technologies
April 5, 2019
Partnerships with innovators in robotics, drones, sensors and wearables make the new smart warehouse customizable, flexible and scalable.
Mobile storage systems optimize two facilities’ footprints
April 5, 2019
New racks maximize storage capacity and maintain product access for cheese manufacturer.
Maintenance Repair and Operation Technician Spotlight: Nikolai Ouchakov, OPEX Corp.
March 14, 2019
The Modern MRO team sat down with an automated storage and robotic sorting technician to give you an idea of what is like working in the field.
This Month in Modern: ProMat 2019 attendees showing measured optimism
March 13, 2019
Group Editorial Director Michael Levans discusses the main topics covered in the March Issue of Modern Materials Handling
Streamlined battery inventory boosts warehouse efficiency
March 12, 2019
A lift truck fleet spread across more than 80 warehouses standardized around three brands of batteries and chargers—down from 20.
60 Seconds with… Jeff Burnstein, President of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
March 12, 2019
Modern's staff sat down with Jeff Burnstein of A3 to discuss Automation and the Automate event.
New conveyor increases efficiency and throughput
March 4, 2019
Zone conveyor replaces manual pick, pack and ship tasks while managing complex material flows.
Add track-and-trace service to your totes
January 11, 2019
Companies are leveraging Internet of Things devices and analytics to shorten reusable tote dwell times and speed returns.
Lift Truck Tips: Swap your batteries for the last time
January 11, 2019
Battery maintenance headaches and their unique ability to sap money and productivity from operations have left many users considering low-stress alternatives.
Distributor improves workflow with voice-directed order picking
January 11, 2019
Minnesota-based distributor sees improvements in fill times, error rates and training.
Automated storage supports manufacturer’s growth
January 11, 2019
The warehouse is now filling twice the orders and has doubled capacity with the same footprint and labor requirements.
2018 Top 20 warehouses
December 11, 2018
Modern’s look at the largest 3PL and refrigerated facilities by size shows continued strength for both markets.
Packaging Corner: Move from component-based to system-based design
December 10, 2018
Unit-load design software can improve the performance of an entire packaging system while simultaneously reducing cost and modifying the pallet design as needed.
Enterprise label management solution streamlines labeling operations
November 6, 2018
Manufacturer improves GHS-compliant labeling efficiency and accuracy with bar code label design software.
2018 Top 20 Automatic Data Capture Suppliers
November 1, 2018
The lines are blurring in the automatic data capture market where, thanks to advancements in smart phone technology, opportunities are opening up to a larger swath of companies that need advanced technology to handle their single-item fulfillment and other e-commerce-related demands.
Lift Truck Tips: The balance of power
October 8, 2018
The right tools and practices can ensure a fleet is efficiently consuming power instead of recklessly eating into profits.
60 Seconds with Nancy Nix, AWESOME
October 8, 2018
Modern spends 60 seconds talking with Nancy Nix, executive director emeritus of AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management & Education).