Casebook 2011: Automatic guided vehicles replaces aging rail car
December 27, 2010
Super-sized, specially designed AGV handles wide loads for manufacturer of naval and commercial vessels.
Casebook 2011: Logistics provider prescribes inventory management
December 23, 2010
Canadian company maintains stability amid rapid growth with comprehensive WMS.
Panjiva data shows a 2% decrease in U.S.-bound shipments from October to November
December 22, 2010
Data from Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers, stated that the number of waterborne shipments entering the United States fell 2% from October to November.
Toyota Material Handling gives back
December 22, 2010
Year-long company giving programs and holiday food drive help local communities
Distribution Ergonomics Research Center created at Ohio State
December 21, 2010
MHIA's funding of research yields development of center to help reduce risk of injury and increase productivity of distribution center employees
MHIA-funded research reports on the distribution workforce and technology acceptance
December 21, 2010
Study reveals how worker-centric workplaces attract, train, and retain high quality personnel
AGVs play sounds of season for Otis Technology
December 21, 2010
Mobile robot fleet customized to include voice messages and sound bites for manufacturer.
Laird Technologies acquires Cattron Group
December 21, 2010
Purchase expands market reach and application software capabilities
Getting the most from labor management
December 21, 2010
Modern’s readers weigh in on who’s using labor management and whether these solutions are really delivering value.
Investing in human capital
December 21, 2010
Companies need to make the investment in education, training and motivation necessary to convert labor into “human capital,” an asset that differentiates the winners from the also-rans.
iGPS files suit against the NWPCA
December 17, 2010
In the lawsuit, iGPS is seeking damages from the the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association for statements the company alleges were designed to harm iGPS and its business.
Newly revised edition of classic warehouse management book
December 17, 2010
enVista releases second edition of “Supervising on the Line: A Valuable Help Guide for First Line Supervisors”
Crown recognized by Ohio EPA for environmental stewardship
December 16, 2010
Lift truck maker receives sustainability award for third year in a row.
Environmental design products
December 16, 2010
Modern showcases environmentally-friendly materials handling products.
Focus on data collection products
December 16, 2010
Modern takes a look at a collection of automatic data capture, ADC, products.
Lift truck safety tip: Now you try it
December 16, 2010
Managers and lift truck operators compare notes to improve long-term safety habits.
Dealing with moldy pallets
December 16, 2010
When mold happens, it isn’t pretty. Here’s what pallet users can do.
Pallet trends to watch in 2011
December 16, 2010
What are the most important issues facing the pallet industry in 2011 that might also affect pallet users?
