WES/WCS improves Neesvig’s order fulfillment productivity
October 18, 2017
The food fulfillment firm increased throughput by 40%, while also reducing labor costs by 35%.
Modular conveyor platform boosts productivity by 150%
October 17, 2017
24-volt technology delivers high-performance operation for global logistics hub.
Upgraded vehicle restraints improve efficiency at cold storage docks
October 10, 2017
New restraint design prevents the rear impact guard from becoming wedged.
Mobile manipulation supports lights-out manufacturing
October 10, 2017
Supplier to the automotive industry automates a dull task to improve productivity and product quality.
Brewery saves 1 million gallons of water with dry-running conveyor system
October 10, 2017
Amid a record-setting drought, the company met sustainability and productivity goals. Warehouse Sustainability, Green Warehouse, LEED Certified Warehouse Solutions
High-density storage solution helps online retailer sustain rapid growth
October 10, 2017
Eighty-year-old fashion company grows e-commerce business three years ahead of initial forecast. Warehouse improvement case studies.
Baker Distributing installs mezzanines and VRCs to better serve its customers
October 4, 2017
The VRCs comply with ANSI/ASME B20.1 safety standards for conveyors and can lift several thousand pounds of materials.
Labeling software improves production efficiency by 50%
September 5, 2017
Medical device manufacturer’s new enterprise bar code labeling solution ensures compliance and efficiency across global facilities.
Modular rack supports rapid growth for wholesaler
September 5, 2017
New storage system enables same-day delivery of millions of items each year.
Mobile robot frees up 3 full-time employees
September 5, 2017
Manufacturer moves parts through facility with robots and moves humans to value-added tasks.
Automated orbital wrapper eliminates lacerations
September 5, 2017
Metal fabricator cuts workers’ compensation claims with zero injuries in the packaging department over the last five years
Mobile racks keep air and product moving
August 3, 2017
Rack solution helps food distributor increase storage capacity and decrease operating costs.
Forklift training program helps promote safety and efficiency
August 3, 2017
A new single-supplier fleet has helped optimize operating costs, productivity, storage and safety.
New cranes boost safety, production in less space
August 3, 2017
Growing manufacturer targets reliability and uptime with operator-friendly cranes.
Collaborative robots improve production costs, product quality
August 3, 2017
Small manufacturer decreases reliance on suppliers by using affordable automation to bring parts production in-house.
Cold storage specialist turns to Cloud WMS
July 12, 2017
Coast-to-coast, third-party logistics provider streamlines operations across its network.
Enterprise labeling solution centralizes label requirements
June 6, 2017
Manufacturer keeps pace with global distribution complexity.
Vacuum tube lifter enhances work climate
June 6, 2017
Production area once hidden from visitors is now a showpiece.
Collaborative robots support production and cut labor costs
March 31, 2017
Automotive interior manufacturer improves accuracy and output.
2017 Productivity Achievement Awards
March 7, 2017
Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made exceptional operational improvement through materials handling systems.
