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Where does sustainability fit inside the four walls?
Digital Lumens has a simple concept: Energy is an asset. Manage it like one.

Reusable Packaging Association announces 2011 leadership team
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has elected its 2011 Executive Committee and Board members.

Casebook 2011: Camano Island Coffee Roasters employs fleet of environmentally friendly lift trucks
Efficient and reliable lift trucks perk up the supply chain.

Tis the season for materials handling to give back
In the giving season, here's a look at how materials handling is giving back

Crown recognized by Ohio EPA for environmental stewardship
Lift truck maker receives sustainability award for third year in a row.

Environmental design products
Modern showcases environmentally-friendly materials handling products.

Sustainability: Make the small things count
In this climate, many materials handling companies are being increasingly socially responsible and are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. In some cases, this means creating a greener product, in other cases it means a greener process and a sustainable working environment.

Totes and containers can yield 7 magnificent gains
Although not new to the materials handling market, reusable plastic totes and containers are growing in use throughout many industries by addressing seven key challenges for users.

Sealed Air’s paper materials certified as responsible
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain of custody certification ensures the certified raw wood is accounted for throughout the supply chain.

Distribution doing good at Boston Food Bank
In its new 117,000 square foot distribution center, The Greater Boston Food Bank is applying materials and information handling best practices to feed more than 83,000 people from underserved communities each week.

The opportunity of the green supply chain
We're schizophrenic on green, and that's an opportunity for our industry

UPS, IDC survey looks cites cost concerns as biggest supply chain factor
Manufacturing respondents say meeting customer expectations is their biggest business concern regarding reverse logistics.

BSR study shows supply chain’s sustainable practices are key
“When the recession hit with full force two years ago, we urged our members to stick with sustainability as a key to achieving long-term business success,” said BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer.

Packaging Product: Multipacker reduces packaging waste
The continuous motion Tritium multipacker includes the RoboWand programmable path wrapping section for enhanced versatility, ease of changeover, and finished product quality.

Packaging Product: Inflatable truck dunnage bags secure loads in transit
For bracing trailer loads to avoid damage from shifting, Air-Lock truck dunnage bags offer a sustainable, security-sensitive solution.


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, with fewer labor resources, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

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Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this piping hot market.
Case study: Optimizing warehouse space, performance and sustainability
Optimize Parcel Packing to Reduce Costs
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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.