Conveyors and Sortation Keep up the Pace
April 4, 2017
Pushed to the limit by e-commerce and omni-channel, the modern DC needs flexible, safe and efficient conveyor and sortation solutions that support high-velocity operations.
Intelligrated highlights high-density sortation system
April 4, 2017
Intelligrated (Booth S2003) has debuted the IntelliSort HDS, a high-density parcel and e-commerce sortation solution.
Thrive Market: Keeping up with growth
April 3, 2017
Thrive Market’s new Indiana DC was designed to meet the needs of a fast-growing e-commerce startup today and tomorrow.
CEMA forecasts 7.5% growth in conveyor industry for 2017
March 24, 2017
After closing 2016 up 1.6%, the association set new records for total value of shipments.
Toyota Industries Corporation to acquire Vanderlande
March 23, 2017
Acquisition is intended to strengthen TICO's materials handling business and follows the acquisition of Bastian Solutions.
CEMA reports January 2017 orders up 47.6% compared to January 2016
March 8, 2017
Since December, shipments are down 13% for bulk handling equipment and up 12% for unit handling equipment.
Conveyors and Robots Join Forces for Precision Assembly
March 6, 2017
Manufacturer develops a custom solution to a unique materials handling challenge.
Global motion control shipments grew 10.3% in 2016
February 13, 2017
Market rebounds considerably over 2015's down year, with large segments posting double-digit growth.
CEMA reports December booked orders up 10.2% over December 2015
February 10, 2017
December booked orders up nearly 50% from November 2016.
Johnson & Johnson: A vision for automation
February 7, 2017
J&J Vision Care brings together a variety of automated technologies, including an innovative goods-to-person picking solution, at its Jacksonville DC.
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care’s manufacturing plant: Design for speed and accuracy
February 6, 2017
A portfolio of automation technologies allows J&J Vision Care to deliver 99.99% fill and accuracy rates while speeding orders out the door.
Grocery retailer uses order fulfillment software to improve the automation
October 13, 2016
The retailer efficiently handles throughput of up to 1,000,000 cases per week or more during peak periods. Grocery warehouse management, Dematic Warehouse Fulfillment Software Case Study
Pharmaceutical distributor uses VRC to combat growth
October 13, 2016
The lift provides Rochester Drug Cooperative a safe and reliable means to keep its mezzanine supplied with reusable totes.
Ferris Industries installs automated towline conveyor assembly system
October 12, 2016
Since its installation, Ferris has improved operator ergonomics, while also reducing cycle times by 50%.
Brownells: Designing for Efficiency and Growth
October 10, 2016
Brownells’ new Iowa distribution center has taken touches—and miles—out of the order fulfillment process and increased throughput with near 100% accuracy.
System Report: Brownells new DC is flexible and responsive
October 10, 2016
With conveyor, a WMS and put-to-light technology, Brownells has improved productivity and efficiency while being more responsive to its customers. Materials Handling systems report, Description of Brownell Ammunition warehouse technologies,
Hybrid fulfillment solution handles long tail of SKUs
October 6, 2016
Beverage distributor’s new facility takes unique approach to the challenge of SKU proliferation.
Technician Spotlight: Dale Nickel, FMH Conveyors
September 6, 2016
Interview with Senior Service Technician, FMH Conveyors Dale Nickel. Interview with Conveyor Technician about warehouse equipment maintenance
American Eagle Outfitters’ omni-channel journey
September 1, 2016
The fashion retailer has used warehouse execution software and automation to create a true omni-channel distribution center.
