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8 Signs QuickBooks is Holding Your Business Back
Examining the Limits of Entry-Level Accounting Software.

This Month in Modern: Strong recovery hastens technology adoption
It’s now clear that one of silver linings of the past year is that the pandemic has hastened the adoption of the software and automation necessary to streamline operations to meet rising e-commerce demands—especially in the face of shrinking labor availability.

Software Survey 2021: Goodbye hesitancy, hello resiliency
Our annual reader survey found a nearly 20% drop in respondents holding off on software investments compared to the previous year when readers were struggling through the early months of the pandemic. Our 2021 report shows strong interest in inventory and labor management capabilities.

Information Management: Can WES get predictive?
Warehouse execution systems are all about orchestrating busy fulfillment centers in the here and now. Some WES solutions are moving into more predictive capabilities that simulate what is likely to play out in the near future, recommending actions. It’s all part of the fast-evolving WES solutions space.

Mobile automation takes on expanding requirements
A mobile goods-to-person order picking system helps an abrasives products maker efficiently fill orders from expanded inventory, while also bringing some training and retention benefits.

60 Seconds with Beth Flippo of Telegrid Technologies and Drone Express
Modern Material Handling sat down with Beth Flippo, Chief technology officer at Telegrid Technologies and Drone Express to discuss the company's space in the technology industry.

New Artificial Intelligence board to lead AI Initiatives for A3
The Industry Association for Advancing Automation (A3) new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology Strategy Board places AI leadership at the same level as A3’s existing technology groups: robotics, vision & imaging, and motion control & motors

Hy-Tek Holdings acquires BP Controls and Nogol Electric
Materials handling systems integrator acquires provider of automated control systems and software for warehouses

Automation: Accelerating e-commerce growth
A comprehensive look at the innovative systems that are changing the face of retail warehouse and DC operations.

Hyundai Motor Group completes acquisition of Boston Dynamics from SoftBank
Hyundai expects synergy between the companies to accelerate the development of robotics featuring advanced mobility, manipulation and vision capabilities

Better Visibility, One Vendor, Seamless Coordination
Honeywell Intelligrated explores some common challenges DCs face when selecting a WMS while presenting the advantages of bringing these key systems under one software platform.

Transform Your Line Operations
The latest Edge Computing white paper from Cognex breaks down the following areas so you can learn what to do for your organization.

Creating Synergies Between Online and Storefront Sales
Download the new white paper Winning the Last Mile in the Supply Chain Race: Using Micro-Fulfillment to Synergize Online and Storefront.

Innovation: Where we’re at in materials handling
Innovation is a journey. The 2021 MHI Annual Industry Report looks at where we are and where we’re going with automation and emerging technologies.

Getting to hyperlocal, fast
In e-grocery, automated micro-fulfillment centers are catching on, but for general retailers and e-commerce sellers, other approaches are part of the picture. Providers are focused on helping online brands or other retail merchants quickly establish the network reach they need for next-day or two-day fulfillment.

A3 prepares for in-person Automate 2022
Held in Detroit for the first time, Automate expects to draw more than 20,000 attendees, 600 exhibitors and hundreds of speakers on robotics, vision and imaging, motion control, artificial intelligence and smart automation technologies.

2021 Virtual Summit: Gearing up for growth
. Our editorial team designed sessions to help operations harness the tools available—automation, software, robotics, mobility, advanced technologies—to help manage through disruption and prepare for what comes next.

Voice serves up productivity gain for food distributor
Anacapri Foods’ deployment of a voice solution supports 20% more order volume without adding DC staff. The N.J.-based distributor also benefits from analytics software that provides insight into picker throughput and performance.

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.

Using Automation to Revitalize Brownfield Warehouses
This new Swisslog webinar will review some of the leading automation solutions for pallet handling and each picking and their facility requirements to help you determine whether your facility can support automation.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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