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Modern spends 60 seconds talking with Steve Raymond, retired CEO of Raymond Handling Concepts Corp.

At its Hannover, Germany, facility, e-commerce logistics provider Arvato SCM Solutions is using pouch sortation technology to speed orders to market and dramatically reduce its returns processing time for a fashion leader. System Report for Arvato SCM Solutions.

Arvato’s distribution center streamlines returns handling and timely order fulfillment

A look at how software is playing an increasingly important role in the smooth running of the world’s end-to-end logistics operations.

There is a lot to like about robotics as a means of automating DCs. The tricky questions around robotics are not will they catch on, because they are, but what types of robotics will best suit an operation, and how will they interact with traditional automation and human labor?

Innovation in the design, functionality and maintenance of conveyors and sortation systems is changing the fundamentals of distribution to meet unprecedented demands.

Modern Materials Handling editors sat down with Kevin Reader, Executive director, MHI Solutions Community to talk about the Solutions Community and the technologies changing the Materials Handling Industry

Air force base reclaims space further shortening response time for critical logistical support operations.

On-demand packaging saves warehouse space and increases production and service levels.

Distributor climbs from manual to automated operations while reducing errors and elevating productivity.

Dimensioning app uses mobile phone’s internal sensors to accurately determine parcel volume.

Increasing density, storage locations and efficiency requires harmony between racking, processes and forklift equipment.

The needs for safety, efficiency and detailed data collection are transforming modern docks from mere openings to critical components of an enterprise’s success.

With two automated storage and retrieval systems, the manufacturer of India’s best-selling brand of spices has made the leap from manual to automated processes.

AS/RS and STV technology brought a new level of accuracy and productivity to Everest. Take a look at the technology in place to drive these improvements.

This month in Modern, executive editor Bob Trebilcock offers us the first in a series of three articles on distribution center operations around the world, including visits to India, South America and Europe. “Think of it as the National Geographic approach to materials handling,” he says.

Health care supply chains are looking to direct-to-consumer, tracking and goods-to-person to solve their toughest distribution challenges.

Five views on how materials handling and other activities within the four walls are changing right in front of us.

The simple concept of conveying is becoming more sophisticated in response to the complexities of modern distribution.

Although the total sales of cars and light trucks declined by roughly 1.8% in the United States in 2017—down to 17.25 million, thereby ending a seven-year streak of year-over-year increases, according to Automotive News—2018 has so far been a positive year for the automotive industry.