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Global motion control and motors market sees record growth in 2018
Trends indicate modern components support digitalization by allowing data to be captured at the component, machine, line, plant and enterprise levels.

U.S. Department of Energy recognizes REI distribution center for energy efficiency
280,000-square-foot solar panels, 'hypershairs' for employees and robotic fulfillment technologies help cut energy costs and environmental impact.

Grant Thornton survey: CFOs to drive digital change
After use of machine learning tripled in one year, more than one third of CFOs look to implement artificial intelligence, drones, robots and blockchain within the next two years.

ALAN’s latest blog highlights a different kind of March madness
'Disaster game plan' contains important tips, a brief view of ALAN activities, and key information about how to stay engaged and informed.

Automate 2019 introduces “Automation Works!” day to help manufacturers, exhibitors fill open jobs
Last day of the April 8-11 show in Chicago will include theater sessions focused on working in automation and the chance for job seekers to connect with exhibitors looking for new employees.

KION Group establishes new industrial truck facility in India
The new plant, which covers around 94,000 square meters, is due to be launched in early 2020.

Zebra study: Seven in 10 enterprises say e-commerce is driving need for faster field operations
Survey shows the 20% of organizations with a majority of field operations currently using enterprise mobile devices will reach an estimated 50% in five years.

CEMA reports January 2019 booked orders down 22.8% compared to January 2018
January 2019 shipments up 13.3% compared to January 2018.

This Month in Modern: ProMat 2019 attendees showing measured optimism
Group Editorial Director Michael Levans discusses the main topics covered in the March Issue of Modern Materials Handling

Lift Truck Series Part 2: How will your fleet navigate the next downturn?
The same fleet management tools that cut their teeth guiding unprecedented industry growth could be tasked with curbing the same fleets.

Lift Truck attachments link up with data collection
Data collection tools have helped makers and users of lift truck attachments tap into new insights.

Equipment Report: Dock equipment’s moment in the sun
New tools and concepts are transforming the once-neglected dock into a data-driven, process-oriented, much safer place.

Streamlined battery inventory boosts warehouse efficiency
A lift truck fleet spread across more than 80 warehouses standardized around three brands of batteries and chargers—down from 20.

Alta Equipment acquires NITCO, expands into New England market
Six branch locations in four states join Alta's 24 existing branches in the Great Lakes Region.

Other Voices: Top strategies for boosting warehouse productivity
Five ways wholesale and retail distributors can improve warehouse logistics.

Southworth Brochure Shows Practical Applications of Ergonomics
This little booklet done in comic book style uses simple illustrations to take readers on a walk through a hypothetical, yet typical, plant where the plant manager, safety director, and controller point out a variety of problems that were solved through the practical application of ergonomics.

Southworth Brochure Shows Practical Applications of Ergonomics
This little booklet done in comic book style uses simple illustrations to take readers on a walk through a hypothetical, yet typical, plant where the plant manager, safety director, and controller point out a variety of problems that were solved through the practical application of ergonomics.

IFOY Award 2019: “Best in Intralogistics” certificates presented
Winners include Cargometer, Clark, Combilift, Hubtex, Jungheinrich, Raymond and UniCarriers, as well as startups ProGlove and Trône Seating. The winner will be announced on April 26.

CLARK plans facility expansion at Lexington campus and adds new lines
In conjunction with this expansion, CLARK will begin re-shoring to Lexington production of its “heart-of-the-line” internal combustion products, the “S-Series.”

Crown Equipment opens new sales and service center in Nevada
Two hours east of Sacramento, the Reno-Sparks area has developed into a significant distribution region with growth opportunities across a variety of industries.


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.
 


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