Robotics: Enthusiasm is translating into investment
May 15, 2023
This issue was designed to be a bit of a primer, a push to inspire those readers who’ve been on the fence, but are now moving forward on their plans to evaluate and apply some level of robotics and automation into their operations.
Materials handling robot basics
May 11, 2023
Are you ready? It’s time. Here’s a very short course on what robots can do and why you need to consider them to be part of your materials handling mix going forward. Warehouse Robotics Basics. Learn about the basics of robotics in the warehouse and distribution center.
60 Seconds with Kevin Barker of A3 Motion Control
May 10, 2023
Modern's editor sat down with Kevin Barker, President of A3 Motion Control and Motors Technology Strategy Board to discuss warehouse automation. Warehouse automation and integration interview with Kevin Barker of A3 Motion Control
Lift truck computing: Practicality reigns supreme
May 10, 2023
New operating systems and form factors aside, forklift computing gear needs to match conditions and save time for operators.
Automated packaging lets opportunity flower
May 9, 2023
FloraCraft’s implementation of robotic, automated end-of-line packaging solutions gave it the throughput and cost efficiencies it needed to capitalize on growth opportunities.
60 Seconds with Aileen Ryan, president of RAIN Alliance
April 6, 2023
Modern's staff sat down with Aileen Ryan, President of RAIN Alliance to discuss RAIN Alliance and RFID in the warehouse.
Where is fleet management headed?
April 6, 2023
Telematics and fleet software has long been used for sensor and CAN-bus data, but a new era of AI-driven analytics is approaching.
60 Seconds with Kim Douglass of Toyota Material Handling
March 16, 2023
Modern's editor sat down with Kim Douglass, Assembly associate at Toyota Materials Handling to discuss the Toyota Material Handling Group Global Skills Competition and more.
Hit the road for inspiration
February 7, 2023
Well, it’s time to brush the dust off the suitcase and hope the khakis and blazer aren’t too snug, because early reports suggest ProMat 2023 (March 20 to 23) is going to be a whopper.
Gaining efficiency at the point of task
February 6, 2023
By adopting wearable scanners paired with Android tablets and their own mounts, RAM Mounts gained a 15% increase in warehouse efficiency.
The power side of lift truck battery and charger maintenance
February 6, 2023
Why best practices in battery and charger maintenance are essential to lift truck fleet operations and costs.
60 Seconds with Michael Field, CEO of Raymond Corporation
February 6, 2023
Modern sat down with Michael Field, President and CEO of Raymond Corporation to discuss the pallet industry.
Bowery Farming brings technology to the table
January 12, 2023
A market leader in indoor vertical farming turned to AS/RS technology to automate its farming processes.
Inside the modern vertical farm
January 12, 2023
Through the use of automation, software and sensor technologies, Bowery Farming is disrupting the traditional agriculture supply chain.
60 Seconds with MHI’s Daniel McKinnon
January 11, 2023
Modern's editor sat down with MHI Executive Vice President or Exhibitions to discuss ProMat and the automation boom
Voice efficiency as a revenue generator
January 10, 2023
A leading publisher and distributor of learning materials benefited from deployment of voice-directed systems to gain efficiencies for its fulfillment operations—and now leverages these efficiencies as part of a 3PL business model that turns DC capacity into revenue.
60 Seconds with…Donna Varner Director of Events for MHI
December 12, 2022
Modern's editor sat down with Donna Varner Director of Events for MHI to discuss Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) and other industry topics.
Making loading docks safer
December 12, 2022
Lift truck fleet safety has many facets, including safety at receiving and shipping docks, where the right equipment can prevent accidents while improving productivity.
Rapid WMS rollout fits functional needs
December 12, 2022
Furniture e-tailer Oliver Space deploys Cloud WMS in less than two months while meeting its unique needs around inventory tracking and visibility over a reverse stream of goods being refurbished for its home furniture lineup.
This month in modern: Focus on the fundamentals
December 9, 2022
This month, our editorial team takes us inside a facility, explore the multiple methods companies are using to create more sustainable warehouses; snapshot of the Top 20 warehouses; power choices available for lift truck fleets; and we share our annual look at bins, totes and containers.