Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives

May 2023 Modern Materials Handling

In this Issue:

  • System Report: For Carhartt, necessity is the mother of automation
  • Special Report: Top 20 system suppliers
  • Reader Survey: New intralogistics robotics study
  • Equipment Report: Robot basics
  • Information Management: Software helps robots play nice
An iconic American brand is partnering with DHL Supply Chain to build out a network to meet soaring demand. It's also turning to flexible automation to optimize operations.
This issue was designed to be a bit of a primer, a push to inspire those readers who’ve been on the fence, but are now moving forward on their plans to evaluate and apply some level of robotics and automation into their operations.
In an Ohio facility, the apparel brand and its 3PL partner are working with AMRs to process as many as 110,000 units in a day.
Are you ready? It’s time. Here’s a very short course on what robots can do and why you need to consider them to be part of your materials handling mix going forward.
Our new Intralogistics Robotics Study proves just how vital robotics and automation are becoming to warehouses and DCs of all sizes­—and across all industries.
The latest robotics software trend is platforms that specialize in orchestrating interactions between different robotic systems and other “agents.” This multi-agent orchestration niche involves multiple players with varied approaches—but they all promise to smooth handoffs and speed up automation onboarding.
Modern's editor sat down with Kevin Barker, President of A3 Motion Control and Motors Technology Strategy Board to discuss warehouse automation.
New operating systems and form factors aside, forklift computing gear needs to match conditions and save time for operators.
Here are four great new ideas for getting the most out of protective packaging. Be sure to read all the way through—Walmart doesn’t often lend its name to someone else’s product.
FloraCraft’s implementation of robotic, automated end-of-line packaging solutions gave it the throughput and cost efficiencies it needed to capitalize on growth opportunities.
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Boscov’s: Speed regained in retail distribution
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.

Women in Manufacturing Association to offer 4th annual Moms in MFG Conference
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Fox Robotics and KION NA announce strategic partnership
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Ergonomics update: Hearing protection in the warehouse
Warehouses and DCs turn their focus to protecting workers’ hearing and dimming the noise within the four walls.

Parcel handling on the move
Between the variety of packages and heavy volumes, parcel handling can be daunting. However, it’s manageable—especially with the help of automation.

An inside look at picking technologies
From pick-to-light to the most advanced robotics, picking technologies are rapidly changing order fulfillment.

April Services PMI contracts following 15 months of growth, reports ISM
The Services PMI, at 49.4 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth) fell 2.0%. The last time the index contracted was in December 2022, when it came in at 49 and prior to that the last month seeing contraction was in May 2020, when it came in at 45.4.

Where rack meets automation
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Toyota Industries Corporation launches Toyota Automated Logistics Group to house acquired companies
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Modernization at Boscov’s
Boscov’s Department Stores DC makes gains from new sortation, controls and software plus racked order processing area.

RoboGeorgia launches to make Georgia a leading robotics and automation hub
The member-driven organization brings together industry leaders, educational institutions, and community organizers to position Georgia at the forefront of robotics and automation innovation.

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