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Pregis acquires IntelliPack
Pregis, a supplier of protective packaging solutions, has acquired IntelliPack

Green Materials Handling; Industry Outlook Survey
From conveyors to pallets, industry leaders make the case for how their products can make a difference to companies focused on the green supply chain

Crateamp;Barrel: The Sustainable distribution trendsetter
Crate and Barrel's Tracy, Calif., distribution center achieved Gold designation from LEED and merged the retailer's sustainability and distribution initiatives

Breaking down the unit load
At the end of the line after the materials handling is done, you still need pallets, slip sheets, totes and containers, stretch wrap, shrink wrap and banding, and dunnage to create the optimum unit load

Wood pallets cited as cause for McNeil’s Tylenol recall
Wood pallets have been blamed for the recent product recall, but sources agree that more information is needed

McNeil implements corrective action plan
the McNeil Consumer Healthcare unit of Johnson & Johnson reported that it has taken steps to ensure that similar situations do not happen in the future.

Label Conscious; more than getting the right label on the right box
In the world of print and apply, success is more than getting the right label on the right box.

NA 2010: Turn 20,000 cardboard boxes into a 1 ton bundle
Continuous baler transforms 20,000 corrugated boxes into a single, compact bundle.

NA 2010: Forks with rollers eliminate pallets
RollerForks lower handling costs by eliminating or reducing pallet use in favor of slipsheets cartons, intermediate bulk containers and corrugated bundles.

NA 2010: Secure shipments without void fill
The patent-pending, all-paper pack packaging system eliminates void fill, replacing it with a cohesive paper that secures the product in place within the package.

Reusable plastic containers deliver safety and savings
At Pitney Bowes, reusable plastic containers seal the deal on enhanced ergonomics, lower costs and improved efficiency


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.
 


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2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
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Warehousing Outlook 2023
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Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
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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
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