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The latest trends in materials handling storage systems and technologies including storage shelving, racks, pallets, containers and carousels.


Dematic exhibits flexible mixed-case fulfillment solution
Dematic is showcasing its Flexible Mixed Case Fulfillment (FMCF) solution at ProMatDX that dramatically reduces picking labor while rapidly building high-density, store-ready pallets and carts.

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.

What Covid-19 has changed in maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) parts management
It’s been said never let a crisis go to waste. And that’s the compelling driver behind recent shifts in managing MRO parts more effectively. Control, data and active management figure prominently.

Milk producer improves warehouse efficiencies with StorFast
Warehouse automation solution reduces costs and enhances customer satisfaction.

AS/RS non-contact lasers reduce position errors
An absolute accuracy of 0.03 to 0.11 inches has been achievable.

Reeves Ace Hardware develops drive-through cantilever building
The building material supplier has overcome weather extremes and optimized its storage.

Cutter & Buck’s new DC implements carton flow beds
More than 4,000 wheel beds are used to ensure the operation is wrinkle-free.

Stemilt Growers implements automated storage for its new DC
Productivity has risen considerably, as quality inspectors can now inspect 40 pallets an hour.

Wildkamp’s VBMs save space and increase efficiency
The 36-foot-tall VBMs are controlled by inventory management software.

Distributor gains efficiencies with new DC, racking and mezzanine
Distributor of first-responder supplies outfits new DC with a custom-painted, two-level catwalk archive racking system with a 12,385-square-foot mezzanine deck on the third level.

Hänel Storage Systems announces relocation of U.S. headquarters
Hänel announced that it will relocate its US headquarters to a new facility in Warrendale, Pa.

Llamasoft: 73% of retailers believe AI can add significant value to their demand forecasting
More than half of retailers are struggling to respond to rapid shifts, and 46% of average or underperforming retailers focus on cost at the expense of flexibility.

GS1 US, FoodLogiQ, IBM Food Trust, ripe.io and SAP complete food traceability proof of concept
Project to define and validate industry data requirements before exploring use cases leveraging traceability standards and any industry-specific requirements to enable interoperability at that stage.

Other Voices: To reduce packaging costs, plan for every part
PFEP helps maintain a healthy supply chain as the foundation for short-term continuous improvement, long-term operational excellence, serving as a platform for communication and fine-tuning operations throughout a product’s life cycle.

Other Voices: How to meet peak product demand with efficient pallet flow rack
Dynamic racking speeds product loading and unloading, while minimizing labor and maximizing storage.

Other Voices: Pest control basics for Covid-19 operations
Approaching pest management proactively can help protect a facility’s bottom line and reputation.

GCCA’s 2020 COVID-19 cold chain business impact survey shows changes ahead
Survey represents member companies including warehouses, industry suppliers, asset and non-asset-based transportation and construction.

Ware2Go study: Online shoppers buying from more sellers and broader categories
Merchants are pivoting from a business-to-business (B2B) to a B2E (business to everyone) model, with unique shipping, logistics and fulfillment requirements.

Other Voices: Five novel ways to create more space in your facility
Creative uses of storage and office space can improve efficiency and employee morale.

2020-2021 IARW and WFLO board announced
Temperature-controlled warehousing associations tap industry leadership to strengthen the global cold chain.


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