2011 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey
November 16, 2011
The 6th Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center (DC) Operations Survey findings reveal that inventory turns are not improving, more DCs are closing rather than opening, and many companies are remaining cautious with equipment investment.
John Deere: Nothing runs like an AGV
November 2, 2011
On its Iowa manufacturing campus, John Deere is using AGVs to move tractor cabs down the assembly line. The result has been savings in labor, a safer work environment and improved quality.
John Deere: Automatic guided vehicles move tractor cabs through the production line
November 1, 2011
Automatic guided vehicles move tractor cabs through the production line at John Deere’s Waterloo plant.
Best practices: From the retail store to the DC
November 1, 2011
Efficiency in the warehouse has traditionally driven the distribution process. Now, some leading retailers are looking at the DC to lower the cost of operating their stores.
Supply chain software basics: Supply chain execution
November 1, 2011
Today’s supply chain execution software applications are evolving, adding functionality and enabling operations to function more effectively.
Supply chain software basics: The enterprise level
November 1, 2011
Enterprise-level supply chain software solutions give an operation the tools to create and test effective business strategies and plan ahead by incorporating commands for necessary preemptive strikes.
Sustainability: Green trends growing in materials handling
November 1, 2011
Going green isn’t going away: It’s a permanent and increasingly important part of the global business landscape—and that includes materials handling.
Palletizing: Microbrewer palletizes product in a compact footprint
November 1, 2011
A microbrewer with major appeal installs robust end-of-the-line palletizer that satisfies a round of palletizing specs.
Palletizing: Robotic drum palletizer beats manual process
November 1, 2011
Moving away from a manual palletizing process and installing a robotic solution was good for Greif.
Lift Truck Tips: Happy operator, happy operation in cold storage
November 1, 2011
Specially designed cold storage lift trucks take a bite out of historic productivity drains.
60 seconds with John Nofsinger
November 1, 2011
Modern spends 60 seconds talking with John Nofsinger, outgoing CEO of the Material Handling Industry of America.
2011 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey: Still doing more with less
November 1, 2011
Our 2011 findings reveal that inventory turns are not improving, more DCs are closing rather than opening, and many companies are remaining cautious with equipment investment.
Light-directed pick cart makes one trip, 60 orders filled
October 22, 2011
Light-directed pick carts offer operational flexibility, boosting picking rates 400%.
New DC technology stops the bleeding for hospital
October 22, 2011
In-hospital DC improves efficiency and speed with minimal interruption.
Updated AS/RS offers fresh start for Dole
October 22, 2011
Proprietary system revamped from one end of aisle to the other.
Fabric structure cuts costs and allows for business growth
October 22, 2011
Materials once stored outside now have comfortable home.
AS/RS adds massive capacity, uses 78% less floor space
October 22, 2011
Supplier delivers one of the largest automated warehouses in its history.
Energy-sipping fans help manage temperature extremes for distributor
October 22, 2011
Beverage company sees energy savings, improved safety and worker comfort.
Hurricane forces coastal data storage inland
October 22, 2011
Rack and mezzanine system at new warehouse installed on very tight schedule.
