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60 Seconds with Sam Kurten, Engineering intern at Matrix, a ProMach product brand
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
Lithium dominance among smaller electric equipment will accelerate larger-scale shift.

ECS Tuning puts packaging into high gear
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?
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
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
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
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
Our editor sat down with Maya Xiao to discuss the current and future lift truck industry.

4 ways lift truck operator training is evolving
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
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
Modern's editor sat down with Jay Anderson to discuss his carrier and the racking industry.

The move to narrow aisle warehouse aisle configuration
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.


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