Mobile racking solution installed in existing warehouse in less than four weeks
May 11, 2018
Landlocked facility boosts storage accessibility, flexibility and density.
Vertical lift module recovers 92% of storage space
May 11, 2018
Shuttle VLM increases order fulfillment productivity by 460%.
Flexible panel reduces dock door panel repairs and replacements
May 11, 2018
Concerns about repeated impacts from forklifts is significantly diminished.
Enterprise labeling helps double printing speed
April 12, 2018
Manufacturer eliminates bottlenecks and redundancies while improving speed and accuracy.
Modernized distributed controls boost speed, efficiency and safety
April 12, 2018
Phased upgrade was completed days early and did not halt production for technology company.
Produce distributor turns pallets into a competitive edge
April 12, 2018
Manufacturer uses display-ready, shared half pallets to eliminate product damage and customer complaints.
MRO shop improves visibility with LED upgrade
April 12, 2018
Manufacturer uses display-ready, shared half pallets to eliminate product damage and customer complaints.
2018 Productivity Achievement Awards
March 13, 2018
Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made exceptional operational improvements through materials handling systems.
Manufacturer builds in-house robotics expertise to close the skills gap
March 8, 2018
Collaborative robots tackle mundane work so existing staff can add more value.
Global manufacturer ensures accurate, high-volume labeling
March 8, 2018
Integrating labeling with SAP improves supply chain performance.
Stretch wrapper eliminates product damage in transit for metal fabricator
March 8, 2018
After replacing manual pallet wrapping with automated orbital wrapper, the shipping department became a one-person operation.
New conveyors improve food maker’s process in less space
March 8, 2018
Vertical reciprocating conveyor adds flexibility with reduced footprint and maintenance.
General Motors increases manufacturing productivity with automated vehicles
February 8, 2018
Self-driving vehicles reduce time and waste in large facility’s complex manufacturing operations.
Distributor brings maintenance costs and operator behavior under control
February 8, 2018
Cloud-based, real-time fleet management system reduces the frequency and severity of impacts, cutting maintenance costs by 11%.
Automated trailer loading, unloading system helps move billions of pounds annually
February 8, 2018
Cold storage 3PL loads and unloads closed-loop, 53-foot trailers in minutes.
New pallets please user, customer and consumer
February 8, 2018
Manufacturer uses display-ready, shared half pallets to eliminate product damage and customer complaints.
Opaque protective wrap reduces e-fulfillment costs
February 8, 2018
Durable plastic wrap conforms to and conceals shipment contents and minimizes freight costs.
Collaborative robots double production in limited floor space
January 18, 2018
Cobots and grippers work with existing human staff to boost volume and quality for precision manufacturer.
Rugged tablet PC improves order picking and shipping
January 18, 2018
Large retail chain streamlines logistics at the largest warehouse in northern Europe.
Bakery finds the right automation ingredients
January 18, 2018
Global manufacturer automates fulfillment to improve storage density, accuracy, safety and traceability.
