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Unit-load design software can improve the performance of an entire packaging system while simultaneously reducing cost and modifying the pallet design as needed.

Manufacturer improves GHS-compliant labeling efficiency and accuracy with bar code label design software.

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.

The right tools and practices can ensure a fleet is efficiently consuming power instead of recklessly eating into profits.

Modern spends 60 seconds talking with Nancy Nix, executive director emeritus of AWESOME (Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management & Education).

Manufacturer gains traceability, responsiveness and efficiency after implementing new software.

Healthcare distributor improves outcomes for pickers, clinicians and patients by replacing paper-based picking.

Starting January 1, organizations whose finance and operations personnel are on the same page will benefit the most.

Modern spends 60 seconds talking with NWPCA CEO Brent McClendon about the current state of the wooden pallet industry.

A new generation of maintenance programs tracks real-time data about specific pieces of equipment to reduce downtime and costs while optimizing equipment efficiency. It’s all a matter of knowing the true condition of the equipment.

In northern Alabama, the Alabama Robotics Technology Park is training nearly 1,000 automation operators and technicians each year for local manufacturers. It’s one of the reasons Alabama is attracting so much manufacturing and distribution activity.

CNC machine shop and manufacturer employs cobot to automate repetitive jobs.

New thermal ink jet printer marks 1-inch codes on secondary packaging without stacking printheads.

Attention to detail, discipline and pride are among the surest ways to elevate safety.

Modern spends 60 seconds talking with Steve Raymond, retired CEO of Raymond Handling Concepts Corp.

Embraced by a variety of industries beyond traditional materials handling, wire containers are durable and provide visibility.

Air force base reclaims space further shortening response time for critical logistical support operations.

On-demand packaging saves warehouse space and increases production and service levels.

Distributor climbs from manual to automated operations while reducing errors and elevating productivity.

Dimensioning app uses mobile phone’s internal sensors to accurately determine parcel volume.