AIM & RAIN Alliance virtual conference announces speaker and session line up
November 19, 2020
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
November 18, 2020
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
November 16, 2020
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
October 27, 2020
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
October 15, 2020
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
October 15, 2020
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
October 12, 2020
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
October 12, 2020
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
September 30, 2020
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
September 24, 2020
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
September 18, 2020
Amazon continues to expand its workforce as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in ecommerce activities.
Understanding Warehouse Automation Options
September 17, 2020
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
September 15, 2020
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
September 14, 2020
Autonomous mobile robots bring a new level of productivity to the handling of bulky cartons.
NorthShore’s new application for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)
September 11, 2020
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
September 11, 2020
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
September 9, 2020
Learn how cloud data can be utilized to increase volume and improve overall accountability and visibility in logistics fulfillment and distribution operations.
Pick-to-light’s evolution
September 4, 2020
As e-commerce and the resulting need to process many small orders has grown, so have pick-to-light systems. However, the technology has evolved in multiple ways to become easier to deploy for different workflows. Trends include wireless display modules, lights that illuminate an entire compartment and mobile carts with lights.
Will robotics reshape lift truck leasing?
September 2, 2020
The robotics-as-a-service model for automated lift trucks could emerge over time, but for now, leasing remains a popular option.