Distribution Center

MHIA's funding of research yields development of center to help reduce risk of injury and increase productivity of distribution center employees

System supplier takes series of educational conferences across the country.

When a facility’s footprint is maxed out, warehouse managers often look up—not for divine inspiration, but for increased storage capacity in the form of rack and mezzanine storage systems. Here, four companies share their successes in using vertical space to achieve their goals of better customer service, organization, logistical control and picking efficiency.

Toyota genuine parts rank highest in independent survey of industry decision-makers.

Del Monte Foods’ new Topeka DC brings laser-guided AGVs from manufacturing into distribution. The result is a best-in-class materials handling system that minimizes costs with room to expand in the future.

With its new DC, the pet retailer has reduced its handling costs, bolstered its green transportation initiatives, and fortifies its overall distribution network—all while providing room to grow.

The new solution will be the standard service offering for its customers looking for WMS support in warehouses and distribution centers.

Although the economy is far from recovered, the industrial real estate market is taking positive steps, according to a report issued by global real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle.

The Schoolhouse hits the road with presentations on how to improve the performance of materials handling technology and enhance warehouse operations.

CHEP, Frazier, Raymond and Vocollect will collaborate to demonstration their latest equipment and technologies in the Supply Chain of the Future Lab at the upcoming CSCMP Conference.

Mobile robotics is powering Office Depot’s new demand-driven distribution center.

Robotic materials handling technology is changing the way we move products in the plant and the distribution center.

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.

United Natural Foods becomes the first customer to install the new equipment and extend its sustainability efforts.

Located in Germany, the new facility features multiple integrated materials handling solutions to demonstrate business critical material flow scenarios.