Automated storage on the move into 2024
December 8, 2023
From traditional storage units to ultra-density storage grid systems, automated storage offers new capabilities and a different return on investment than in the past.
PMMI reappoints Beckhoff USA’s Mark Ruberg to Industry Relations Committee
December 7, 2023
Drawing on his packaging industry and automation expertise, Ruberg will help develop best-practice programs and policies to benefit PMMI members and their customers.
What’s new in totes, bins and containers?
December 7, 2023
From the relatively mundane to the truly innovative, totes, bins and containers are continuously receiving upgrades to make them better suited to the job at hand.
Bulk bins at GM get a makeover
December 7, 2023
Sustainability was an issue for the automaker, but bins with higher levels of recycled plastic were just a design change away.
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits selects Westfalia Technologies for automated storage
December 6, 2023
Project at Las Vegas, DC, for an automated reserve storage system to begin in 2024, with a design based on four storage and retrieval machines (SRMs). The system will also leverage Westfalia's software.
Services sector marks growth for the 11th consecutive month in November, reports ISM
December 5, 2023
ISM reported that 15 of the 18 services sectors it tracks saw gains in November, with Transportation & Warehousing, Retail Trade, and Wholesale Trade among these.
Manufacturing output stays flat from October to November, notes ISM
December 2, 2023
The November PMI came in 0.5% below the 12-month average of 47.2, with September 2023 marking the high for that period, at 49.0, and June 2023, at 46.0, marking the lowest.
Maintenance, Repair and Operations: Understanding the true condition of the equipment
November 30, 2023
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Extended season of giving: ORBIS donates and supports local communities on year-round basis
November 28, 2023
From Make-a-Wish and Blessings in a Backpack, veterans groups and more, resuable packaging supplier ORBIS and its employees engaged in multiple charitable efforts in 2023.
KPI Solutions announces partnership with Movu Robotics
November 19, 2023
New alliance combines robotics with advanced operational design and implementation expertise, to optimize warehouse operations and boost productivity.
Beckhoff cuts lead times through warehouse investments including AS/RS
November 16, 2023
A newly automated warehouse for Beckhoff USA features an AS/RS from OPEX Corp., which enables the company to stock more inventory and ship product faster.
Exotec adds Bastian Solutions as newest regional integrator in North America
November 16, 2023
Bastian Solutions and Exotec are already successfully working on a robotic installation for a leading sports equipment company. The site is currently expected to be delivered in 2024.
Lucas Systems, Carnegie Mellon University partner on packaging challenges
November 15, 2023
The research is focused on developing new and innovative ways to reduce distribution center and transportation waste by optimizing the way packing and packaging of multiple items in a single order is executed.
WERC’s 47th annual conference heads to Dallas in June 2024
November 15, 2023
The Warehousing Education and Research Council's in-person event is scheduled to take place June 2-5, 2024 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits launches Ankaa Global Logistics
November 9, 2023
Wholly-owned subsidiary to offer storage, logistics and distribution solutions. Ankaa’s mission is to provide seamless vertical integration solutions for beverage alcohol suppliers that are efficient, transparent, and differentiated, the company said.
Moving pallets at Aurobindo
November 9, 2023
The AS/RS system at a pharmaceutical warehouse has automated and streamlined pallet handling processes.
60 Seconds With… Brian McNamara, retired president and CEO of Southworth
November 7, 2023
Modern's editor sat down with Brian to discuss his career and the industry.
AR Racking joins Global Cold Chain Alliance
November 7, 2023
Through the partnership, AR Racking will promote cold chain logistics in Latin America and help to strengthen food safety in the region.
Three award-winning options worth a look
November 6, 2023
The RPA awards honor the year’s leading solutions— a reusable plastic pallet network, ESD bulk bins and a system for tracking packaged shipments.
Upping the health of distribution center (DC) picking
November 6, 2023
With a voice-directed picking solution, Baptist Health South Florida gained big on throughput and accuracy, while offering workers an intuitive user interface.