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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

Combining Voice Picking & AMRs to Gain Maximum Efficiency
Learn how the flexibility of Voice Picking technology combined with AMRs is an attractive investment to increase order throughput compared to pick to conveyor applications

WISER joins UWB Alliance
WISER Systems has partnered with the UWB Alliance, an organization dedicated to advocating and advancing ultra-wideband technologies.

Stretch Wrap and Strap Packaging: Keep calm and unitize
Stretch wrap and strapping are the two leaders when it comes to keeping loads safe and secure. Both are undergoing some changes that will make it easier to carry on even as more is expected of unitized pallet loads.

Software Drives Automated Packaging Efficiencies
With the growth of e-commerce, more operations are turning to automated packaging to keep pace with order fulfillment volumes and shipment cut off times. Find out the role software plays in governing the flow of the packaging process and using dimension and weight data to save on shipping costs.

Pay What You Should to Ship Product…Not a Penny More
We've put together a four-step guide to help you decrease your shipping costs while increasing your efficiency and speed

Report: 28% growth rate projected for U.S. 3PL ecommerce through 2020 as online buying expands
Armstrong & Associates publishes new report that looks at ecommerce impact on 3PL market, logistics costs, and Amazon's dominance.

Amazon Hiring 100,000 Employees Across North America to Help with COVID-19 Sales Growth
Amazon continues to expand its workforce as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in ecommerce activities.

Understanding Warehouse Automation Options
Learn more about your automation options as we delve into 'how it works', ideal operation features for each type, and commonly seen advantages once implemented.

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.

NorthShore Care Supply optimizes processes with AMRs and carts
Autonomous mobile robots bring a new level of productivity to the handling of bulky cartons.

NorthShore’s new application for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)
NorthShore Care Supply is using AMRs to automate pick-to-cart processes, while still using the cart.

Big Picture: Modern’s historic 75-year run carries on
While you may not think of Modern Materials Handling as a startup, it was exactly that 75 years ago. Here are some of the highlights in the life of the industry and the magazine that has been chronicling what happens inside the four walls for the past 75 years.

Innovative Uses of Cloud Data to Improve Fulfillment and Distribution Center Volumes
Learn how cloud data can be utilized to increase volume and improve overall accountability and visibility in logistics fulfillment and distribution operations.


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Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this piping hot market.
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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join...

Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.