Manufacturing

As more companies automate their materials handling, storage and palletizing operations, the need for higher quality, reliable pallets that can go the distance is on the rise.

Whether it’s about cost or environmental savings, sustainability is taking on greater importance in packaging—and that will impact supply chains from Amazon to automotive.

As the demands of e-commerce, omni-channel and a tight labor market continue to impact companies across most industries, the packing station becomes a focal point for efficiency and worker ergonomics in warehouses and DCs nationwide.

Traditionally, shipping boxes and cartons was an oversized process built with manual labor. Those days are disappearing with a second generation of automated machines that builds boxes and pouches that are closer to right-sized and saves on materials and shipping costs.

Reusable sleeve packs provide a number of sustainability benefits and protect loads during transport.

Modern's editors sat down with Kyle Ous, senior manager of packaging optimization at Chainalytics.

As we do every year at this time, we help push the importance of pallets and packaging into the spotlight in our Annual Packaging Issue.

Robotics are making their way into warehouses and DCs around the world, but it’s not an end-all. It takes a complete end-to-end solution, which means investing in the right type of robotics combined with a holistic approach to integration into your operations.

Doug Card, Kardex Remstar’s Director of Systems and Special Applications, shares his knowledge on automated facilities and how to maximize the use of data in the intralogistics environment.

Global gear motor manufacturer announces sixth expansion in Waunakee, Wisc.

New report reveals opportunities for manufacturers to leverage digital twins as key decision support enablers.

Plans to further unify offerings follow last year's unveiling of streamlined business model product groupings under key application categories: pack, bundle, unitize, warehouse, and transport.

More than 180,000 robots have been shipped to American companies since 2010, and more than 1.2 million new manufacturing jobs have been created during the same time.

Israeli manufacturer of reusable plastic packaging acquires a wide range of production means.

A cellular-based lift truck usage tracking system maximizes use of the current fleet while right-sizing it for future operations.