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New packaging plant’s lighting pays for itself within a year
Manufacturer cuts energy consumption and maintenance disruptions with LEDs. Packaging plant installs new Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights to improve energy consumption

Voice-directed system postpones WMS upgrade while accommodating rapid growth
Distributor transitions from paper-based to voice-based execution ahead of facility move. WMS, Warehouse Management Systems upgrades using Voice Technologies, Distributors us voice picking technology to promote growth.

MHI announces winners of ProMat 2017 Innovation Awards
The 2017 Innovation Awards were given to ProMat exhibitors in three categories: Best New Innovation, Best IT Innovation and Best Innovation of an Existing Product.

Right-size your bulk container for productivity
Choosing the right bulk tote or container dimensions can reduce costs and supports the trend to reduce on-hand inventory.

The role of mobile computers in the warehouse data web
The spread of technology throughout the warehouse has created abundant and valuable information—if only you can find it.

Thrive Market’s Startup Distribution Network
How does a fastgrowing, e-commerce startup company build out order fulfillment capabilities? Thrive Market answered that question with its new facility in Indiana.

2017 Warehouse/DC Equipment Survey: Investment up as service pressures rise
Our annual survey of reader investment levels in materials handling equipment and technology shows that with e-commerce-related pressures growing, they’re bumping up investment in the key enablers for flexibility and efficiency.

Putaway 101: Everything in its Place
After receiving determines what and how much, it’s time to figure out where and how it should go into storage.

Conveyors and Sortation Keep up the Pace
Pushed to the limit by e-commerce and omni-channel, the modern DC needs flexible, safe and efficient conveyor and sortation solutions that support high-velocity operations.

The Evolving Distribution Center Technology Stack
With the growth of e-commerce, the technology stack for distribution centers is expanding. We explore why WES/WCS software is gaining prominence and share how operations are expanding their use of data science.

ProMat 2017: Hit the floor, stay in step
If the early attendee forecast is any indication, you may have already landed in Chicago for ProMat 2017 (April 3-6), the materials handling industry’s leading trade show and educational conference, sponsored by MHI.

Thrive Market: Keeping up with growth
Thrive Market’s new Indiana DC was designed to meet the needs of a fast-growing e-commerce startup today and tomorrow.

Automation Study: The State of Automation
As automation makes its way into more warehouses and DCs, a growing number of companies told Modern they’re looking to upgrade existing or add new equipment and software over the next two years.

Lift Truck Tips: Teach an old battery new tricks
Applying a layer of tracking technology to existing batteries can subtract waste and add control.

E-commerce: Research validates that the race is on
In case study after case study, interview after interview, and conversation after conversion, we’re learning that the impact of digital commerce and the subsequent challenge of omni-channel fulfillment is now cutting across every manufacturing and distribution market—and it’s putting increased pressure on all the major modes of transportation and the distribution center operations that keep well-managed supply chains fluid in this dynamic, digital world.

Collaborative robots support production and cut labor costs
Automotive interior manufacturer improves accuracy and output.

Lighting upgrade saves more than $8,000 per month
LED fixtures replace fluorescent and metal halide throughout warehouse, offices and exteriors.

60 Seconds with Clark Skeen
Chairman of CubiScan discuses the future of the industry.

Packaging Corner: Find value beyond the pallet
Pallet supplier’s expanded services deliver savings and sustainability throughout supply chain.

Lawson Products: Automation that fits
Lawson Products’ new DC makes targeted use of automation to move MRO products through its extended supply chain.


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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