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Pallet pooling service from Tosca to save Avery Dennison up to 800 tons of CO2 emissions annually
Pooled plastic pallet program will cover the distribution of materials from Avery Dennison factories and distribution centers across the EU as well as the UK, Norway, Switzerland, and Turkey.

Do more with less warehouse energy
With energy prices spiking, going with green warehouse operations and automation makes strong financial sense. The methods to get to an energy-efficient, more sustainable warehouse are many, from features like solar to automation like high-density storage, while new analytics layers are capable of energy-saving insights.

Walmart’s and Schneider Electric’s new PPE is expanding the access to renewable energy
Five key suppliers recently signed on to Project Gigaton to expand the use of renewable energy sources in the supply chain.

Fresh Del Monte is leading on sustainability
Fresh Del Monte's most recent sustainability report documents the fruit and vegetable producer's progress on its aggressive sustainability goals.

Wireless Charging for the Materials Handling Industry?
In this special podcast, Resonant Link CTO Aaron Stein discusses why the lift truck industry is ripe for an energy transformation.

60 Seconds with Alison Zitzke, Orbis Corporation
Modern's editor sat down with Alison Zitzke, Senior Project Manager at Orbis Corporation do discuss her background in sustainable packaging.

There’s more than one way to reduce shipment damage
Despite all the emphasis on sustainability lately, protective paper packaging also needs to make the performance and economic case to replace plastic. In this story, it does just that.

CALSTART research forecasts strong growth in zero-emission off-road equipment
Zero-emission off-highway assessment project's scope includes lift trucks, involves collaboration with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Forklifts and underground mining equipment seen as successful market segments for electrification progress.

Sustainable packaging comes on strong
Packaging equipment and systems continue to address sustainability, from the growing popularity of systems that right-size corrugated cartons on demand to autobaggers that use kraft paper stock rather than poly. Companies are also looking to ensure high, sustained throughput and improve the unpacking experience.

The Benefits of Lithium-ion Batteries to a Lift Truck Fleet Operation
In this podcast, group editorial director Michael Levans is joined by Robin Schneider, PhD, director of marketing at Green Cubes Technology.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Is sustainability sustainable?
On this episode, Mike Knemeyer and Stan Fawcett discuss ESG and its impact on supply chains. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Supply chain sustainability is here to stay
The supply chain is undoubtedly getting greener thanks to corporate commitment and the right technology.

GE Appliances opens energy efficient DC
The LEED-certified warehouse in Dixon, Calif., aims to better serve customers in northern California, Oregon, and Nevada, and taps options including lithium-powered forklifts.

Climate change is a supply chain issue: JSCM Video
In this month’s video, we feature the third in a series of JSCM webinars looking at supply chain’s role in climate change.

Let your excess inventory advance your ESG goals on this episode of The Rebound Podcast
Claudia Freed, CEO of EALgreen, discusses how her organization is turning donations of excess inventory into college scholarships. It’s a win-win for supply chain organizations and education.


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

Automate & Accelerate: Replacing Pick-to-Light with the Next Generation of Automation
Berkshire Grey and S&H Systems present a webinar showcasing how their Robotic Put Wall systems offer a cost-effective solution to aging pick-to-light systems
6 Ways to Re-evalute Fulfillment This Year
Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
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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.