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NextGen Supply Chain: Coming soon to an ecosystem near you
Autonomous supply chains will create a sea change in the way businesses operate

Matthews Automation Solutions named inaugural member of Manhattan Automation Network
As a leading provider of proven, next generation material handling solutions, Matthews has been certified by Manhattan Associates’ new partnership program.

Study: AS/RS market projected to reach 11 billion by 2024
The automated storage and retrieval system market is estimated to be USD 7.6 billion by 2019 and is projected to reach USD 11.0 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 7.7% according to a study by Markets & Markets.

Zebra study: Six in 10 plan warehouse automation to augment labor by 2024
Eighty-seven percent of businesses plan to expand warehouse footprint over next five years

Technician Spotlight: Kenneth Mainville, SSI Schaefer Systems International
Modern Materials Handling Maintenance, Repair and Operations Staff sat down with Kenneth Mainville or SSI Schaefer Systems International to discuss being a Automation technician.

MHI to hold pre-selection event for new Robotics and Automation Solution Center at ProMat 2021
Lease deadline for the pre-selection event is July 17.

Bring drivers along for the automation ride
As sensors and ergonomics blend into equipment, the optimal forklift spec will be informed equally by the capabilities of technology and the operator.

Speeding Up and Streamlining E-commerce Operations
HM Digital Master Control Panels help e-tailers streamline their operations, speed up the supply chain, and improve workplace safety.

Driving Uptime and Efficiency in Food & Beverage
HMI Digital Master Control Panels help food & beverage, cold storage, and industrial companies increase throughputs, streamline their operations, and create a safer work environment.

Locus Robotics announces technology collaboration partnership with RightHand Robotics
Locus and RHR will give a preview of their multi-stage fulfillment solution at Manhattan Associates’ Momentum Conference 2019

E-book:10 Easy Steps to Cobots
A cobot can still automate your process, but you may need additional help from a system integrator or other resource.


Annual Warehouse and Distribution Center Automation Survey: More automation, please
Modern’s 2019 automation survey proves that more warehouses and DCs than ever are interested and investing in automated materials handling equipment.

RIA Standards Committee releases all-new methods and metrics for collaborative robot testing
Although cobots have inbuilt sensors and safety mechanisms, application variety requires tests to ensure limits are appropriate for the type of human/robot contact expected.

Witron begins construction of 189,400-square-foot frozen food logistics center for Spanish grocer
After the operational start at the beginning of 2021, the logistics center will supply 224 Mercadona stores throughout the autonomous community of Andalusia located in southern Spain.


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

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.