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Workstation cranes lighten the load
Canadian utility manufacturer employs freestanding workstation cranes that move steel trays safely and eliminate worker injuries

Ceiling fans provide cooling comfort
Eight O’Clock Coffee installs ceiling fans to improve conditions for workers in its coffee roasting operations.

What’s new in conveyor technology
Think there's nothing new about conveyor technology? Think again.

Reusable plastic containers deliver safety and savings
At Pitney Bowes, reusable plastic containers seal the deal on enhanced ergonomics, lower costs and improved efficiency

Lift Truck Tips: Fast-charging gains power
Lift Truck Tips: The prospect of cutting greenhouse gases, combined with technological advances, is making fast-charging more attractive

System Report: Distribution evolution at PDS
To transform its business, Prime Distribution Services turned to case picking technology and lean warehousing strategies. And, that’s just the start of things to come.

System Report: PDS gets it right
The 3PL's new system moves cartons and mixed pallets in a lean and efficient solution.

Diamond Phoenix is now System Logistics
Merger between Diamond Phoenix and System Logistics is complete and the company is now operating as System Logistics Corp.

Diagnosing greatness; Ten Traits of the Best Supply Chains
Top traits include: sound supply chain strategy supported by solid leadership; focus on financial metrics; commitment to innovation and process improvement; collaboration with selected partners...

New warehousing and distribution center certificate program at Paul D. Camp Community College
There's a new curriculum on the books at Paul D. Camp Community College ([url=http://www.pdc.edu]http://www.pdc.edu[/url]) in Franklin, Va.

NMHG appoints two Hyster dealers
NACCO Materials Handling Group appoints Northland Industrial Truck Co. (NITCO) as the Hyster dealer for Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island

Reader survey: Getting the most from labor management
Modern’s readers weigh in on who’s using labor management and whether these solutions are really delivering value.


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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Warehousing Outlook 2023
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Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
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