Overhead Handling: Moving aircraft parts safely
July 1, 2011
SIFCO Industries installs an overhead monorail and trolley hoist system to move aircraft parts safely through the electroplating process.
Overhead Handling: Packers floored by ergonomic assist
July 1, 2011
Burke Flooring installs freestanding articulated jib crane to maintain productivity, as well as improve safety and ergonomics in its manual end-of-line palletizing process.
WDC: 6 tips for optimizing your distribution network
July 1, 2011
Whether driven by reducing costs or by new business strategies, our panel of experts says that rethinking your distribution network has become more important than ever.
Rocky Brands: Double the size, double the challenge
July 1, 2011
Rocky Brand’s distribution team faced a pretty daunting network design issue as well as a new customer service challenge
Supply Chain Software: 60 seconds with Ed Romaine
July 1, 2011
Industry veteran talks about the evolution of the supply chain execution software market.
Materials handling software usage, reader survey
June 6, 2011
WMS, SCMP, WCS, LMS and more - Modern’s readers offer insights into their use of software, from (alphabet) soup to nuts.
Automation: febi bilstein automates distribution
June 1, 2011
German auto parts manufacturer febi bilstein is reaping big gains from materials handling automation. Here’s what the company learned when it automated conventional distribution processes.
Automation in high gear at febi bilstein
June 1, 2011
Febi’s new distribution center uses unit- and tote-handling automated storage, conveyor and goods-to-person picking in an ergonomic work environment.
Automation: What is an AGV?
June 1, 2011
If you think AGVs, or automatic guided vehicles, are a mature technology, think again. Since 2005, the industry has seen an unparalleled level of innovation.
Equipment 101: Palletizing equipment
June 1, 2011
Forming a high-quality unit load is the goal of every type of palletizing process. Here’s a look at how palletizing equipment puts product into a neat palletized load so it arrives at its destination safely and in good condition.
Long term lift truck maintenance
June 1, 2011
Tired of throwing good money after bad, fleet managers are turning to training, technology, and dealer support to better understand when to replace, repair or retire.
Lift trucks: Central Grocers embraces fuel cells
June 1, 2011
Grocery co-op switches over to fuel-cell powered lift trucks to drive its fleet’s uptime to 98%.
Lift Truck Tips: Read the data, then act
June 1, 2011
Fleet management reveals sometimes startling realities in companies of all sizes.
60 seconds with Mark Longacre on AGVs
June 1, 2011
Chair of the AGVS group at MHIA talks to Modern about the industry.
The sky’s the limit for Genco ATC with new optical RTLS
May 11, 2011
A unique optical RTLS system has led to dramatic productivity improvements at Genco ATC’s returns center in McDonough, Ga.
Putting RTLS technology to work to handle returns
May 11, 2011
The real-time locating system (RTLS) is an integral part of receiving, putaway and picking operations.
Should you reslot your warehouse?
May 11, 2011
Slotting systems can deliver big results, but are they right for your operation?
Equipment 101: Sortation equipment
May 11, 2011
From simple pushers to sophisticated crossbelt sorters, automated sortation systems reduce labor and increase efficiency and throughput in today’s warehouses and distribution centers.
Food and beverage industry embraces technology
May 11, 2011
Competition in the food and beverage sector is intense and profit margins are wafer thin. Here’s a look at how technology and materials handling equipment can keep your operation healthy and competitive.
