Topic: Features

Honda equips distribution center with automatic guided vehicles to improve transport and handling of spare parts.

To accelerate its distribution processes, Urban Outfitters brought outsourced logistics back inhouse in a new distribution center in Reno. The result: Faster turnaround times and lower operating costs.

Master order picking and improve how you get product out of your building and into your customer's hands.

Materials handling industry experts report that 2010 was better than expected and believe that we’re painting a brighter picture for 2011.

To revitalize its distribution processes, Coca-Cola Refreshments U.S.A. implemented a VoIP-based voice technology that enables 3,000 warehouse associates in 100 facilities.

The system uses wide area and local area networks to direct operations on the floor of warehouses across the enterprise.

Which voice technology solution is right for your facility?

Mobility is the hottest marketing trend in the supply chain. Modern looks behind the hype to see what’s changing in the mobile supply chain.

Automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) can help an operation reduce labor, increase accuracy and throughput, and have a green impact on the environment.

Charging alternatives bring the power from the battery room to the operator’s fingertips.

Modern sits down and talks green building with Steve Thomas, who will be presenting an educational track at ProMat 2011.

This Canadian retailer tossed its paper-based pick systems and turned to voice to help process SKUs of varying shapes and sizes—the result is improved productivity and 99.97% order accuracy.

A warehouse control system and new technology are the heroes at Simon & Schuster’s New Jersey distribution center.

Warehouse improvements allowed Simon & Schuster to synchronize manual processes

Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made outstanding strides in improving operations through materials handling and related information systems.

With a presswood pallet, Lincoln Electric is not only meeting European export requirements and streamlining its pallet inventory, it’s reaping sustainability benefits.

Pallet rack is a fundamental component that can maximize storage space and have a positive impact on organization, productivity and throughput in your facility.

Force control attachments aim to take the guesswork out of clamping.

By banking on a combination of crossdocking and flow-through distribution to rapidly provide its customers with the latest fashions at affordable prices, the retailer has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in a highly competitive retail landscape.

Voice recognition technology is speeding fresh-baked goods through Tastykake’s new state-of-the-art bakery in Philadelphia.