Tracking the robotics revolution
November 11, 2021
This month in Modern, two features take the temperature of where we are in the application of robotics in warehouse/DC operations. Executive editor Bob Trebilcock takes us inside Top Notch Distributors, a leading supplier of architectural door hardware
Lift Truck Issue: Technology’s imprint evolves
August 12, 2021
While the technology has been available for a decade, autonomous lift trucks have been slow to catch on. That may be changing.
This Month in Modern: Strong recovery hastens technology adoption
July 14, 2021
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.
This Month in Modern: Startup buzz is accelerating technology investment
March 15, 2021
As this level of accelerated innovation continues to evolve, we’re going to start seeing more System Reports like this month’s featuring Bergen Logistics , an operation benefiting from early robotics and automation investment.
This Month in Modern: Investment will need to stay strong
April 16, 2020
I believe there’s going to be a lot of companies looking to revitalize their supply chains, each company will have their own journey to define the areas of operation that need to be strengthened.”
This Month in Modern: ProMat 2019 attendees showing measured optimism
March 13, 2019
Group Editorial Director Michael Levans discusses the main topics covered in the March Issue of Modern Materials Handling
This Month in Modern: Feeling overwhelmed? Take some strategic steps
February 11, 2019
You can let yourself get caught up in this whirlpool, or you can take a step back, think through what your operation needs to keep pace with today’s demands, and then take action to control what you can control.
Labor crisis: Diversity is the answer
October 10, 2018
This month, editor at large Bridget McCrea uses The Big Picture platform to look at how far women have come in supply chain management. She explores the inroads women are making; re-acquaints us with several of the organizations and networks advocating for the advancement of women in leadership roles.
This Month in Modern: Investment and innovation are alive and well
May 14, 2018
This month in Modern, we find a couple early indications that this positive wave will continue, and the buzz at Promat 2019 could be even louder.
Measuring the realities one step at a time
April 15, 2018
Find out what is happening this month in Modern Materials Handling
Modex 2018: Positive vibes abound
March 6, 2018
By all reports, the majority of the U.S. leading economic indicators are pointing to a fairly robust year, as manufacturing is growing; consumer confidence continues to climb; and the National Retail Federation just projected 2018 retail sales to head up 3.8% to 4.4%, adding that e-commerce sales are projected to jump up 10% to 12% during the next 12 months.
PFS: Small steps and a sense of fearlessness
January 23, 2018
Modern has maintained a heavy focus on the new processes, technology and automation that’s necessary to improve item-level picking and handling on the way to meeting today’s ever-finicky e-commerce service demands.
This Month in Modern Materials Handling: Methodical steps into the future
October 10, 2017
Find out the latest news on innovation in the Materials Handling industry for the month of October 2017.
Forwarding the “packaging revolution”
September 5, 2017
In effort to beat the drum and continue to push the “packaging revolution” forward, Modern offers our 5th-annual Packaging Issue—a field guide you can slip in your bag if you’re attending PMMI’s Pack Expo Las Vegas (Sept. 25-27).
This Month in Modern: How strong is your desire to innovate?
May 8, 2017
As executive editor Bob Trebilcock deftly points out in this month’s cover story, nearly every company—no matter what the industry—is looking to position itself as an “innovator.”
2017: Innovate, adapt & evolve
January 13, 2017
It’s a vast understatement to say that e-commerce has changed the way the supply chain game is played.
This Month in Modern: Join the “packaging revolution”... or get ready to pay
October 6, 2016
A wise supply chain consultant told me more than five years ago that “packaging was the final frontier of supply chain optimization.”
This Month in Modern: In robotics, people and process are fundamental
May 1, 2016
This month in Modern we offer the third in a series of three System Reports that examine the emergence of robotics in warehousing and distribution.
Modex 2016: Discovery begins here
March 1, 2016
Welcome to Modern’s “Modex Show Issue,” by far the most comprehensive, pre-show listings available of the latest, most cutting edge equipment, systems and solutions that will be presented in Atlanta (April 4-7) by more than 800 exhibitors.
This Month in Modern: Big automation, small space
January 1, 2016
This month in Modern, we share a prime example of one of those “savvy, smaller operations” that’s packing a lot of automation into a compact space.