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AV mounting solutions manufacturer streamlines picking process
By using a task management solution, the manufacturer also automated its inventory counts.

Retailer optimizes storage
As a result, it doesn’t have any empty space in totes or overstuffing.

JRH Brewing increases its efficiency through a control system
The craft brewer has also improved its brewing precision and quality control.

Scanner can complete 4 scans per second
Productivity has risen as the furniture producer’s cycle time is 6 seconds.

Younique’s new order fulfillment system breaks performance barriers
Multimodal, batch picking carts pick as many as 43 orders on a single trip.

Sam’s Beauty doubles its throughput with software barriers
The WES-WCS has removed several manual touches from the hair and beauty supplier’s operation.

Apex Tool Group implements software
The solution has helped the manufacturer meet its customers’ strict quality demands.

L’Oréal’s layer picking system increases accuracy and traceability
The system has reduced operation hours from three shifts to two.

Industry 4.0: Real Cases of Productivity, Efficiency and Profits
Learn how machine-to-machine communication and the internet of things are making a difference in the real world for real companies.

Pharmaceutical logistics provider enhances throughput
Order accuracy improved, while labor costs declined.

DM Fulfillment Services implements collaborative robotics
Employee turnover has decreased by 50% so far.

NorthShore Care Supply implements AMRs to multiply its output
The adult incontinence supplier also used a WES-WCS for enhanced productivity.

How NFI Industries is meeting the innovation challenge
The 3PL implemented a fleet of eight autonomous mobile robots in one e-commerce fulfillment center. The result is more than double the productivity in that area.

Top 20 Automatic Identification and Data Capture Suppliers 2020
As warehouse and DC operators find new ways to manage the impacts of the global pandemic, automatic identification and data capture solutions continue to play an important role in their digital transformation journeys.

Materials Handling Salary Survey 2020: Satisfaction on the rise
We asked and you told us what you’re paid and where you see your career path heading. And, considering all that’s happened in the past few months, you’re generally upbeat. Read on to see where you fit in our survey.


AIM & RAIN Alliance virtual conference announces speaker and session line up
This first of its kind event will bring together speakers and exhibitors from the areas of applications, standards, vertical markets, and more.

AIM announces 2020 North American Industry Awards
AIM North America (AIM NA) has selected winners for their annual awards, including ‘Professional of the Year,’ ‘AIT in Government’ and this year there was a two-way tie for the title of ‘Organization of the Year.’

60 Seconds with Mary Lou Bosco, AIM
Modern's staff sat down with Mary Lou Bosco, COO at AIM to discuss the AIDC industry.

Honeywell study: Advancements in warehouse automation will present new job classes
Survey finds that 8 in 10 companies see the highest potential for new warehouse jobs in in-house maintenance role. Also, more than half of those surveyed are investing in automated material handling systems


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