In this Issue:
- System Report: Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits: Proof positive innovation
- Big Picture: Mobile automation
- Special Report: Top 20 warehouses
- Lift Truck Series: Lithium transition
- Equipment Report: Totes, bins and containers
Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives
December 2023 Modern Materials Handling
With its new Texas DC, the world’s largest distributor of alcoholic beverages has built one of the most automated facilities in its network and continues to lead the way in automation adoption.
From traditional storage units to ultra-density storage grid systems, automated storage offers new capabilities and a different return on investment than in the past.
As operations deploy larger or even multiple mobile automation fleets, many foresee the need for updated wireless networks and wireless charger platforms. New networks and charging won’t take hold overnight, though some companies are diving in to modernize the communications and charging infrastructure that mobile robots and AGVs need to keep running smoothly.
As demand for North American warehouse space soars, third-party logistics providers find new ways to serve their growing customer bases.
Lithium power is seen as the fastest growing motive power choice for electric trucks, though it has competition from options including thin plate pure lead and hydrogen fuel cells. For end users like City Furniture and Hamilton Beach Brands, motive power has to deliver on outcomes like space savings and uptime.
From the relatively mundane to the truly innovative, totes, bins and containers are continuously receiving upgrades to make them better suited to the job at hand.
Modern's editor's sat down with Liz to discuss secrets to successful leadership, including doing the right thing, and always and having fun.
AGVs use sensors to avoid collisions, but best practices can still make the environments they will operate in as predictable and productive as possible.
Sustainability was an issue for the automaker, but bins with higher levels of recycled plastic were just a design change away.
Autonomous tuggers based on AMR technology helped automotive supplier Shape Corp. take on the persistent labor shortage and efficiently move materials.
Experience the latest innovations in automation and see why even skeptics are starting to embrace the future of logistics.
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Warehouse technology company Synergy Logistics promotes Brian Kirst to Chief Commercial Officer
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Ghabra will lead Seegrid's operations and services as market adoption of AMR lift solutions accelerates rapidly.
GRI appoints Ydo Doornbos as its director for North America
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As was the case in its previous edition in December, the manufacturing and services sectors remain on diverging paths, to a certain extent, in May. One common theme the sectors share, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) May 2024 Semiannual Economic Forecast.
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Motion Industries to acquire automation company
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Automate 2024 heavy on smart warehouse robotics
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Move over production cell robots, smart pick and place robotics for materials handling, mixed-SKU palletizing solutions, smart parcel handling robots, AMRs, were out in force at A3’s Automate, which set an attendance record.
Automate & Accelerate: Replacing Pick-to-Light with the Next Generation of Automation
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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, delivering significant labor savings, space efficiency, minimal IT impact, and up to 30-40% batch pick efficiency gain, with seamless integration into existing infrastructure and scalable automation.
MHEFI awards record-breaking $231,700 in scholarships to 61 students
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This marks the highest amount ever awarded by MHEFI.
ALAN opens nominations for 2024 Humanitarian Logistics Awards
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The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) has officially opened nominations for its eighth annual Humanitarian Logistics Awards
Kenco to install an AutoStore system at its Jeffersonville, Ind., DC
May 9, 2024
With systems integration partner KPI Solutions, Kenco’s new automated storage and retrieval system will shorten click-to-delivery times for the 3PL’s eCommerce customers starting this summer
Schneider Electric rolling out WMS and TMS solutions from Manhattan Associates at scale
May 9, 2024
Manhattan Active Supply Chain, which refers to the combination of Manhattan Active WM and Manhattan Active TM, will be implemented in over 20 distribution centers. Additionally, Schneider Electric plans to deploy Manhattan Active TM across a further 200+ operational sites.
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