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Ergonomic features in materials handling equipment and software keep workers safe while giving productivity a lift.

Self-driving mobile robots improve cycle times and reduce floor space at GE Healthcare’s new repair operations center in Wisconsin. General Electric operations center layout, General Electric Healthcare warehouse

GE Healthcare implemented self-driving vehicles to deliver repair parts and equipment in its new facility.

Traditionally, warehouse automation has been about bringing optimal efficiency to specific processes in warehouses. Learn why new technologies like mobile robots and AR glasses promise breakthroughs in adaptability, even as more conventional systems become more modular and flexible.

The tightrope strung between storage and picking is an ever-changing balancing act to optimize labor and throughput.

From augmented reality to the “voodoo of voice” to the sunset of Windows mobile operating systems, here are five voice-related trends that are impacting warehouses and DCs right now.

With yet another record automotive sales year expected in 2017, the popularity of materials handling automation and technology is increasing at a steady pace.

Some ergonomic features are basics verging on standard and others are becoming more requested.

Designed to keep stored goods above freezing in harsh winters, the insulated warehouse supports a three-year project.

Manufacturer keeps pace with global distribution complexity.

Production area once hidden from visitors is now a showpiece.

Modern Materials Handling Magazine sat down with Bryan Knott, Vice-chair, MHI Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems industry group (AGVS); senior global production manager, mobile automation for Dematic (a KION Company) to discuss Automatic Guided Vehicle systems

An alternative to stretch wrap, reusable pallet bands can reduce costs and increase productivity.

Several years ago, executive editor Bob Trebilcock proposed a series of feature stories called The Big Picture—articles that would break out of our traditional equipment-centric and best practices coverage and focus on the broader role materials handling plays in driving larger company initiatives.

Every company considers itself an innovator. It’s time to include materials handling leaders in that category.

Industry growth shows no signs of slowing as suppliers and their customers innovate at an unprecedented pace. Top 20 Worldwide Materials Handling Systems Suppliers in 2017

Not only do ERP suppliers offer WMS solutions, they’re pushing the envelope for functions including e-commerce, advanced analytics, prebuilt IoT applications, and global visibility and collaboration hubs. Enterprise Resource Planning offer Warehouse Management Systems solutions

By taking a fresh look at their cycle counting practices, warehouse and DC teams are creatively using existing technology and resources to expand their cycle count benefits.

To improve end users’ safety and efficiency, overhead handling equipment continues to evolve.

Modern Materials Handling editors sat down with Andrew Winston, Author and founder of Winston Eco-Strategies. He has 25 years of experience working with executives to understand how managing environmental and social issues creates business value.