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.
Integration of Movilitas.Cloud and NiceLabel Simplifies Serialized Label Printing for Highly Regulated Industries
August 28, 2020
Centralized cloud-based solution delivers serialized label management that improves label quality assurance, minimizes operational costs and manages product serialization.
Wearables’ Detachability Fits with Covid-19 Hygiene Concerns
August 26, 2020
Wearable devices that have made inroads due to the productivity of their hands-free operation also carry a hygiene advantage: the high-touch parts can be cost effectively assigned to individual workers.
PINC and project44 partner
August 25, 2020
The new partnership aims to empower industry-leading shippers and carriers with end to end real-time shipment visibility and yard management automation capabilities for an enhanced supply chain experience.
New supply chain automation technician certification to boost e-commerce efficiency
August 17, 2020
Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) will publicly announce a new, industry-led, nationally portable "Certified Technician in Supply Chain Automation" (CT-SCA) hands-on training and certification program.
NFI acquires CAI Logistics
August 17, 2020
By acquiring CAI Logistics, NFI expands its suite of supply chain services, specifically enhancing its brokerage, intermodal, and global freight forwarding capabilities across North America.
Special Report: Supply Chain Transparency Creates Resilient Operations
August 17, 2020
By using technology, people, and processes, today’s supply chains can produce real-time transparency to everyone in the supply chain journey.
Are your Industrial Automated Mobile Robots or Platforms Safe?
August 14, 2020
This webinar will allow you to gain an understanding of the evaluation requirements of UL 3100, the inherent risks to consider and mitigate, and UL’s assessment approach for AMPs.
Barcoding, Inc. releases research mobile data capture
August 13, 2020
New insights from Barcoding provide strategies and insights to migrate and modernize mobile computing & scanning on the Android platform
KION Group and Quicktron agree to strategic partnership
August 10, 2020
Quicktron products are to be distributed via the global sales and service networks of the KION brands Linde Material Handling, STILL and Dematic.
MHI partners with Women in Manufacturing
August 8, 2020
Women in Manufacturing is the only national trade association dedicated to providing year-round support to women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry
WERC to become a division of MHI
August 8, 2020
MHI has acquired the assets of WERC and will operate WERC as a division of MHI.
GreyOrange receives first-ever certification for robots in commercial and industrial environments
July 31, 2020
Ranger GTP is a goods-to-person autonomous mobile robot that can transport inventory from 220 to 3,500 pounds to workers for picking and packing, while working in collaborative performance with other robots and the human workforce.
ELFA: June down 10% year-over-year, up 33% month-to-month, down 0.5% year-to-date
July 30, 2020
New business volume data follows unchanged Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s Monthly Confidence Index.
Other Voices: Five supply chain tips to prepare for the future
July 30, 2020
Innovation makes it easier to identify waste and inefficiencies while meeting customer demands and minimizing operational disruption.
ALAN issues Isaias alert, begins marshaling logistics support
July 30, 2020
ALAN continues coordinating transportation, warehousing, equipment and expertise for multiple natural disasters.
Waypoint Robotics and AHS announce integrator partnership
July 29, 2020
As a select Waypoint Certified Systems Integrator, AHS will be able to offer Waypoint’s full fleet of industrial-strength, omnidirectional AMRs to its valued customer base as part of a fully integrated automated material handling solution.