In this Issue:
- System Report: Van Meter optimizes with VLMs
- Big Picture: RaaS catching fire
- Best Practices: Reverse Logistics
- Information Management: Light-directed systems
- Equipment Report: Tuggers, carts, and casters
Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives
October 2023 Modern Materials Handling
Vertical lift modules take center stage in Van Meter’s Iowa distribution center.
Vertical lift modules save space, reduce travel and speed goods in distributor’s Iowa distribution center.
Not only do some autonomous mobile robot suppliers see robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) as their go-to way of providing solutions, the model is starting to catch on for other, larger forms of robotic systems with more fixed infrastructure.
Making a decision on batteries for your fleet benefits from weighing all the factors under a TCO approach.
Whether manual, automated or somewhere in between, reverse logistics operations deliver maximum return only with an organized and efficient process. Don’t wait any longer to make your move.
Over the past 10 years, the editorial team at Modern has worked hard to plan theme issues that dive deeper into the state of the modern lift truck.
The typical warehouse applications largely remain the same year after year--receive, replenish, pick, pack, ship. These basic principles haven't changed a whole lot, but the processes and equipment used to support them are always improving.
From racks to lift truck power utilization and safety, conventional warehouses have many options to maximize productivity.
Modern's editor sat down with Kevin Curry of Steel King to discuss his plans after retirement.
Labeling shipment cartons at as high a speed as possible is a common goal. So is getting that label placed optimally. Artificial intelligence helps with both. Really.
By implementing three vertical lift modules, Bristol Hose boosted labor productivity by 30% and saved warehouse space. The automation also supports the distributor’s reputation for customer service excellence.
Rather than being just stand-alone solutions for order picking and consolidation, pick-to-light is increasingly being used in the context of integrated solutions, while new twists on light technology open up new application areas.
Warehouse execution system software got its start by helping DC operations to balance the flow of work across various automated systems, with only WMS and WCS software in place to help. WES is breaking ground again, with solution providers talking about orchestration with labor resources, which stands to broaden its appeal.
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Warehouse technology company Synergy Logistics promotes Brian Kirst to Chief Commercial Officer
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GRI appoints Ydo Doornbos as its director for North America
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Automate & Accelerate: Replacing Pick-to-Light with the Next Generation of Automation
May 13, 2024
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
May 13, 2024
This marks the highest amount ever awarded by MHEFI.
ALAN opens nominations for 2024 Humanitarian Logistics Awards
May 10, 2024
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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