60 Seconds with Sam Kurten, Engineering intern at Matrix, a ProMach product brand
October 4, 2022
Modern staff sat down with Sam Kurten, Engineering intern at Matrix, a ProMach product brand to talk about his career.
Where lithium batteries will make gains
October 4, 2022
Lithium dominance among smaller electric equipment will accelerate larger-scale shift.
ECS Tuning puts packaging into high gear
October 3, 2022
By implementing an autoboxing solution to create a right-sized package every 7 seconds, provider of parts for European cars
removes constraint, gains efficiencies.
Will technology close the labor gap?
September 16, 2022
This month in Modern, we continue to track the evolution of robotics and IoT and the roles these technologies are playing to help the labor force respond to and interact with supply chains.
Doubling up on cold-storage automated storage and retrieval systems AS/RS gains
September 8, 2022
Aurora Organic Dairy, a leading dairy producer, deployed automated storage and retrieval to streamline processes at two locations, maximizing throughput with minimal space.
Tailor lift truck leasing to your fleet
September 8, 2022
Power by the hour is still evolving, but data on fleet use can help devise the right lease arrangements for your fleet.
60 Seconds with Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director of Reverse Logistics Association
September 8, 2022
Modern sat down with Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director of Reverse Logistics Association to discuss the organization he helps lead.
60 Seconds with… Maya Xiao, Senior Analyst at Interact Analysis
August 11, 2022
Our editor sat down with Maya Xiao to discuss the current and future lift truck industry.
4 ways lift truck operator training is evolving
August 11, 2022
Some elements of training programs are a must, like the need for hands-on instruction, but lift truck OEMs are evolving training in areas like providing smaller chunks of classroom content and training people to support deployment of autonomous trucks.
Simple, smarter moves for narrow aisle storage and order picking
August 11, 2022
For Duratrack, manufacturer of track and trolley systems, the right lift equipment eased the physical burdens of moving heavy loads in production areas, while other equipment helped with narrow-aisle storage and order picking.
60 Seconds with… Jay Anderson, Steel King Industries
July 12, 2022
Modern's editor sat down with Jay Anderson to discuss his carrier and the racking industry.
The move to narrow aisle warehouse aisle configuration
July 7, 2022
Warehouse space costs have skyrocketed, so more companies want to maximize existing space by moving to narrow aisle configurations. However, making that transition effectively can benefit from some layout and material flow expertise, not just choosing appropriate equipment.
Using the Right Picking and Stocking Equipment Will Reduce Retail Hazards
July 1, 2022
You might think that working in a grocery store or a big box retail store poses minimal safety risk. In most cases, that is true. However, some employees, including stockers and order pickers, face potential hazards daily.
Make order picking more ergonomic
June 6, 2022
Training and technology, including wearables that detect risky movements, can make a physically demanding job safer.
60 Seconds with… Dwight Klappich, Research Vice President, Gartner
May 9, 2022
Modern's editor sat down with Dwight Klappich, Research Vice President, at Gartner to discuss MODEX and other happenings in the robotics space.
Windows sunset still unfolding
May 9, 2022
Android-based mobile computing choices include tablets for off-the-truck flexibility, with Android-based VMUs also seen as a solid option.
Remote lift truck operation as fleet strategy
April 7, 2022
Technology that allows for remote operation promises to expand on the available pool of qualified lift truck operators and bring other benefits like helping companies flex human resources to meet demand surges.
60 Seconds with… Kathy Miller and Shannon Karels, founders of OPSisters
April 5, 2022
Our editors sat down with Kathy Miller and Shannon Karels, founders of OPSisters to discuss women in the supply chain and logistics industry.
2022 Productivity Achievement Awards
March 8, 2022
Selected from our top System Report cover stories from the previous year, Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made exceptional operational gains through means like warehouse automation projects, robotics, DC network strategy and a spirit of innovation.
Smart Factory gets efficiency boost from AGV lift trucks
March 8, 2022
The AGV deployment at TRUMPF Group’s Smart Factory near Chicago allows the company’s workforce to focus on value-added manufacturing processes, while the AGVs take care of the supporting material moves, fully synchronized with the manufacturing process.