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Optimizing Warehouse Productivity with Voice and Robotics
Download this paper to discover how innovative technology – such as voice and autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs) – can optimize the performance of your best workers.

Digital transformation is on the horizon, but what does it look like in practice?
Rittal and EPLAN can support your automation and digitalization transformation plans.

This Month in Modern: Take a fresh look at the world around you
While Modern readers are feeling the strains that the astonishing growth of e-commerce have placed on operations, a summary of statistics recently shared with me by Ian Hobkirk, founder and managing director of Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors, put that explosiveness into context.

Allied Electronics & Automation’s DC makeover
In Fort Worth, a leading distributor of automation controls turned to technology and automation to accelerate growth.

Top 4 Challenges Impacting Warehouse Efficiency
This webinar will provide solutions to these warehouse challenges through improvements to your existing operations.

The Rebound Podcast: So, you want to use a robot?
Listen in as NFI Industries’ Barbara Gress discusses what it takes to innovate and put robotics to work in your operations.

Startup News: CognitOps raises $11 million Series A funding
Offers software which uses artificial intelligence (AI) software to improve decision making for managers responsible for running warehouses and fulfillment centers.

Swisslog automation to enable ZKW Group to ramp up production of its automotive headlights
ZKW Group plant in Mexico to deploy mini-load cranes, conveyor and aisle racking to store and handle WIP inventory used in the manufacture of headlights.

Automated Solutions Take Center Stage in the Warehouse and Distribution Environment
With more companies investing in the right mix of scalable automation, the opportunity to leverage technology for continued growth and success is right at their fingertips.

Swisslog announces virtual world automation tour of customer sites
Swisslog, leading provider of best-in-class warehouse automation and software, has announced an around-the-world virtual automation tour offering exclusive access to some of its most prominent customer sites.

Mount Adams Fruit automates farm to store
After a fire destroyed its warehouse, Mount Adams Fruit came back with one of the few automated facilities in the industry, including AS/RS and robotic palletizing.

Kroger Delivery Introduces America’s First Customer Fulfillment Center
Kroger introduces first-of-its-kind technology "Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC)" ​in the U.S. developed by Ocado

Inside Mount Adams Fruit: Bringing automation to fresh fruit distribution
In Washington State, Mount Adams Fruit is using a mix of automation to take a leadership position in the apple and pear industry.

2021 Warehouse/DC Equipment Survey: Preparing for post-pandemic volumes
In this year’s annual survey, the disruption of the past year certainly influenced some short-term trends, but respondents are optimistic going forward. Results reflect more than a bump in the road, however. Companies are deeply concerned about issues like labor availability, workload planning and tighter cycle times, prompting interest in technology and software solutions, better metrics and further automation.

Seegrid exhibits its first autonomous lift truck
During ProMatDX, Seegrid Corporation is showcasing the Palion Lift AMR, a new autonomous lift truck.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

Latest Resources

Automate & Accelerate: Replacing Pick-to-Light with the Next Generation of Automation
Berkshire Grey and S&H Systems present a webinar showcasing how their Robotic Put Wall systems offer a cost-effective solution to aging pick-to-light systems
6 Ways to Re-evalute Fulfillment This Year
Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
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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.