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Wilton puts icing on the distribution center cake
January 27, 2011
After a merger, Wilton Products consolidated its distribution processes in a redesigned DC that nearly tripled throughput.
Wilton plans for distribution success
January 27, 2011
Regular slotting ensures the efficient movement of product and orders through Wilton’s DC.
Ergonomic workplace solutions keeping older workers safe and productive
January 19, 2011
There’s a silver tsunami about to wash over the aging U.S. workforce, and the materials handling industry is directly in its path. Here’s a look at our older workers and how ergonomic solutions can keep them safe and productive.
Getting the most from labor management
December 21, 2010
Modern’s readers weigh in on who’s using labor management and whether these solutions are really delivering value.
Investing in human capital
December 21, 2010
Companies need to make the investment in education, training and motivation necessary to convert labor into “human capital,” an asset that differentiates the winners from the also-rans.
RFID technology boosts asset control
October 27, 2010
Thanks to an asset management solution, Mission Foods saves big on returnable containers.
IDC Manufacturing Insights unveils Warranty Management Maturity Model
September 21, 2010
New framework is designed to reduce costs, assess capabilities and initiate continuous improvement process
Reverse logistics: Learn from your returns
September 17, 2010
The best practice in reverse logistics is to prevent product from coming back in the first place. Since that’s unlikely, it’s important to understand why goods are returned and learn how to capture the greatest value from the process.
New book illustrates how supply chain improvements greatly enhance business
August 25, 2010
Co-authored by Frank Quinn, chief editor of Modern’s sister publication Supply Chain Management Review, “Diagnosing Greatness: Ten Traits of the Best Supply Chains” targets at all levels and functions of business management.
Finished goods inventory levels fall, order fill rates rise
August 24, 2010
A new survey by Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium shows smarter planning tops the list of reasons for inventory changes.
Plan today for what you know you’re going to do tomorrow
August 18, 2010
In a just-in-time world, you may not be able to plan for everything you'll do tomorrow in your warehouse or DC. But planning in advance for those things you know you'll do can improve efficiencies.
4 tips for increasing productivity
August 18, 2010
Reaching new levels of productivity is a matter of picking the right metrics to improve your processes and then following through on measuring and communicating them to your employees.
Labor management: Investing in human capital
August 18, 2010
Without an educated and motivated workforce, labor management systems and tools will take you only so far.
WERC announces a new Warehouse Facility Certification Program
August 17, 2010
In partnership with consulting firm Supply Chain Visions, WERC takes warehouse certification to a higher level.
Workstation cranes lighten the load
February 1, 2010
Canadian utility manufacturer employs freestanding workstation cranes that move steel trays safely and eliminate worker injuries