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Going lean with AGVs: Inside look at the LEDVANCE distribution center
Automatic guided vehicles have reduced lift truck traffic, created a safer environment and fully automated the movement of finished goods from production to storage in LEDVANCE’s Kentucky plant.

Lift Truck Series: A new technician vision
The demographics of technician hiring and retiring do not paint a pretty picture for the near- or long-term future of the technical workforce. The lift truck industry is attacking the shortage head-on with improvements and initiatives designed to grow the technicians of tomorrow—today

2017: Innovate, adapt & evolve
It’s a vast understatement to say that e-commerce has changed the way the supply chain game is played.

60 Seconds With: Bill Leber
Modern Materials Handling editors sat down with Vice chair, Automation Solutions Group (ASG); business development at Swisslog, Bill Leber

Lift Truck Tips: Changing the current of lift truck maintenance
Electric equipment offers more data, which is only as good as the practices to apply it.

Rugged handhelds reduce maintenance time for hardware and software
A migration from Windows to fully rugged Android devices frees up time and money for business growth

Technician Spotlight: Kevin Elmore, Service Technician at Arbon Equipment Corporation
Modern's Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) team sat down with Kevin Elmore, Service Technician at Arbon Equipment Corporation

60 Seconds With: David Krebs, VDC Research
Modern Materials Handling sat down with David Krebs, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Mobility & Connected Devices, to talk about mobile technology and it's use in the warehouse environments

Insulated curtain wall manages temperatures for organic produce
LEED-certified building can now adjust the sizes and temperatures of storage spaces.

Branded, versatile packaging system replaces cardboard
New packaging helps hurricane-resistant windows and doors stand up to shipping and punishing weather.

New software suite with optional modules boosts picker effectiveness
Hardware distributor accommodates growth and more flexible ordering and shipping options for customers while cutting costs.

Lift Truck Tips: Reducing the capacity for risk
Attachments can impact a forklift’s rated capacity, but by how much? Too many equipment users don’t know the answer. Lift truck safety equipment to help reduce risk. Forklift safety features

REI’s Innovative Warehouse Offers One-touch Production
REI’s new Arizona LEED Platinum, Net Zero Energy facility brings together two automation technologies to manage store replenishment and e-commerce fulfillment at the same workstation.

Automated storage scales with rapid growth
Distributor keeps fulfillment in house with fewer workers and less space.

Telematics add degrees of efficiency to cold storage
Freezers are often separate both physically and from a fleet management perspective, but some of the biggest savings lie inside those insulated walls.

60 Seconds with Jerry Pimental - Paladin Supply Chain Solutions
CEO of Paladin Supply Chain Solutions, Jerry has more than 39 years of experience in distribution, logistics and supply chain management. His duties include Consulting in DC optimization, automation and technology and supply chain strategy, development and implementation.

Mobile robot handles monotonous production floor deliveries
Manufacturer introduces “high-tech mailman” to navigate a busy facility.

Forklift fleet upgrade contributes to 75% productivity boost
New forklifts handle seasonal peaks in production and temperature.

Automatic transport system helps double production
Engine manufacturer replaces aging AGV system to keep workers productive. Automatic Guided Vehicles case study 2016.

New palletizing solution increases employee efficiency and productivity
Arcadia Farms uses a multi-level system to transport and palletize goods and maximize space.


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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Empowering Your Workforce: Integration of Wearables and AMRs to Increase Picking Productivity
Join us on June 20 to discover how integrating wearables and AMRs can revolutionize picking productivity and operational efficiency in your warehouse and manufacturing environments.
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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
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How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
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Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.