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60 Seconds with Steven Bowen, CEO of Maine Pointe
Our editor sat down with Mr. Bowen to discuss his experience in the supply chain industry.

Lift truck computing choices
Rugged, detachable tablets excel at off-vehicle scenarios, though the traditional vehicle-mount style remains popular, refreshed with Android and touchscreens.

Flexibility meets ease of maintenance
A new wrap around case packing system provides the flexibility to process multiple bottle formats and case styles for pet products manufacturer Hartz Mountain while offering ease of maintenance.

60 Seconds with Thomas Boykin, Deloitte Consulting
Modern's editor sat down with Thomas Boykin, Supply Chain Specialist Leader at Deloitte Consulting to discuss the MHI Industry report and more.

Get a Fuller Picture of Your Lift Truck Fleet
Advancements in lift truck telematics and fleet software can help fleet managers keep a close eye on hours of use and task environment.

60 Seconds with Michael Romano
Modern Materials Handling sat down with Michael Romano, CEO at Bastian Solutions to talk about plans after retirement.

This Month in Modern: Startup buzz is accelerating technology investment
As this level of accelerated innovation continues to evolve, we’re going to start seeing more System Reports like this month’s featuring Bergen Logistics , an operation benefiting from early robotics and automation investment.

Bergen Logistics: Putting robots to work in a multi-tenant facility
Bergen Logistics uses a variety of order fulfillment solutions in its New Jersey location, depending on the client, including a goods-to-person robotic system.

2021 Productivity Achievement Awards
Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made exceptional operational improvements through materials handling systems.

Next-level cold storage efficiencies
High-density, deep lane racking and a pallet shuttle system bring major gains in space and fulfillment efficiencies for Indiana-based Merchandise Warehouse.

Lift Truck Tips: Why lift truck attachment choice matters
As the direct interface to loads and inventory, the right lift truck attachments enhance productivity and safety.

60 Seconds with Rick Blasgen, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
We sat down with Rick Blasgen, CEO of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, to discuss his career and more.

60 Seconds with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC
Modern Material Handling editors sat down with Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC to discuss Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) and other related topics.

Lift Truck Tips: Data as the key to better maintenance
Being proactive about maintenance sounds great, but to make it work you need solid data and metrics on issues like cost per hour and the reasons why repairs were made. Service providers can help with this as well as other pressing concerns like worker safety.

60 Seconds with John Paxton, MHI
Modern's editor sat down with John Paxton, Chief Executive Officer at MHI

Lithium looms large for electric lift trucks
Proper, regular maintenance will help performance of any electric lift truck, even as Li-ion choices expand for DCs drawn by advantages like elimination of battery swaps and battery rooms.

60 Seconds with Sal Fateen of Seizmic and MHEFI
Modern Materials Handling sat down with Sal Fateen, CEO of Seizmic and president of the Material Handling Education Foundation Inc. to talk about the industry.

Virtual technology brings real safety benefits
VR training for lift trucks can increase safety when used to correct bad driver habits or ensure operators get specific training after an incident.

How mobile robots empower the workforce
Office Depot’s deployment of collaborative mobile robots improves safety, energizes workforce.

60 Seconds with Mary Lou Bosco, AIM
Modern's staff sat down with Mary Lou Bosco, COO at AIM to discuss the AIDC industry.


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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.