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Freedonia: Omni-channel retail will boost demand for material handling containers
Containers increasingly used in grocery and department stores where employees fulfill online orders.

Add track-and-trace service to your totes
Companies are leveraging Internet of Things devices and analytics to shorten reusable tote dwell times and speed returns.

Rotary Corp. reconfigures its central distribution center
By transforming fulfillment operations, the supplier improved its order accuracy.

Flexcon introduces new AS/RS tote boxes
Compatible with virtually any robotic system, Flexcon’s new ASRS totes are built with reinforced bottoms that resist deflection under heavy loads. Check them out at Booth 40237 at Modex Show

AutoStore opens U.S. headquarters
'Explosive' growth leads to first U.S. headquarters to support integrator partners including Bastian Solutions, Dematic and Swisslog.

Right-size your bulk container for productivity
Choosing the right bulk tote or container dimensions can reduce costs and supports the trend to reduce on-hand inventory.

7 Warehouse E-commerce Best Practices for 2017
With e-commerce sales climbing by double-digit numbers every quarter, here are some best practices warehouse and DC managers can try to work better, smarter and faster.

Grocery retailer uses order fulfillment software to improve the automation
The retailer efficiently handles throughput of up to 1,000,000 cases per week or more during peak periods. Grocery warehouse management, Dematic Warehouse Fulfillment Software Case Study

System Report: Brownells new DC is flexible and responsive
With conveyor, a WMS and put-to-light technology, Brownells has improved productivity and efficiency while being more responsive to its customers. Materials Handling systems report, Description of Brownell Ammunition warehouse technologies,

Equipment Report: Outside the box thinking
The latest developments in reusable totes and containers are being underscored by customization and additional options for handling flexibility.

Packaging Corner: Food, manufacturing applications adopt IBCs
Intermediate bulk container offers hygienic, collapsible design as well as internally reinforced and welded sidewalls.

Containers for automated storage debut, along with new look, at Flexcon
In a press conference on Tuesday, Flexcon Container’s (Booth 4046) president Ken Beckerman unveiled the company’s new display design, as well as several new reusable systems for organization of automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and vertical lift modules (VLMs).

New members added to RPA Board of Directors
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has elected four new members and returned three members to the Board of Directors for the two-year term 2016-2017.

Bins and shelving system saves valuable minutes
Hospital system reorganizes medical supply room to improve patient care through new supply chain practices.

Packaging Corner: Automotive embraces collapsible, reusable totes
Compatible with AIAG bulk containers, supplier-agnostic, handheld totes help automakers reduce freight costs.


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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