Reader Survey: Pallet usage on the rise
October 1, 2011
Pallets are the foundation of the materials handling industry. Here’s why they are important to our readers.
Salary Survey: Materials handling industry on the uptick
September 1, 2011
Professionals working in the materials handling industry tell Modern that optimism is on the rise and so are paychecks.
Lift Trucks: Top 20 lift truck suppliers, 2011
August 1, 2011
With sales on the rise for the second consecutive year, the worldwide industrial lift truck market is revved up.
Top 20 supply chain management software providers
July 1, 2011
The supply chain software rebound is underway. Following a tough 2009, supply chain software was up in 2010.
Materials handling software usage, reader survey
June 6, 2011
WMS, SCMP, WCS, LMS and more - Modern’s readers offer insights into their use of software, from (alphabet) soup to nuts.
2011 Industry Outlook: Optimism shines
March 4, 2011
Materials handling industry experts report that 2010 was better than expected and believe that we’re painting a brighter picture for 2011.
Modern’s 2011 Productivity Achievement Awards
February 1, 2011
Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made outstanding strides in improving operations through materials handling and related information systems.
Reader survey: ADC technology
January 19, 2011
From bar codes to voice to RFID, Modern’s readers tell us how they’re using automatic data capture technology and what their plans are for 2011.
Rubbermaid Products’ Commercial retrofitted AS/RS
December 15, 2010
By updating an aging manual storage system with automated cranes, Rubbermaid Commercial Products reduced costs and improved safety.
Top 20 lift truck suppliers
August 20, 2010
The worldwide industrial lift truck industry spent the better part of 2009 in a rut. Sales were down 39%, but it appears the worst may be over
Office Depot: Flexible automation
August 20, 2010
Mobile robotics is powering Office Depot’s new demand-driven distribution center.