Modern Materials Handling Magazine Archives

November 2020 Modern Materials Handling

In this Issue:

  • How NFI Industries is meeting the innovation challenge
  • Special Report: Top 20 AIDC suppliers
  • Salary Survey: Satisfaction on the rise
  • Equipment Report: AGVs gain in flexibility and applications
  • Reader Survey: Annual warehouse/DC operations survey
The adult incontinence supplier also used a WES-WCS for enhanced productivity.
The 3PL implemented a fleet of eight autonomous mobile robots in one e-commerce fulfillment center. The result is more than double the productivity in that area.
As warehouse and DC operators find new ways to manage the impacts of the global pandemic, automatic identification and data capture solutions continue to play an important role in their digital transformation journeys.
We asked and you told us what you’re paid and where you see your career path heading. And, considering all that’s happened in the past few months, you’re generally upbeat. Read on to see where you fit in our survey.
The pace of change wrought by e-commerce on warehousing/DC operations has been increasing for several years, but now the pandemic has kicked it into overdrive.
Modern's staff sat down with Mary Lou Bosco, COO at AIM to discuss the AIDC industry.
The Green Bay Packers use dimensioning systems to cost-effectively ship online orders. With machinery to right-size shipping cartons and dimensioning, freight costs are minimized.
With a disciplined approach to maintenance, data-driven insight on charging and a cold condition package, you can ensure adequate performance in the cold.
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Latest in Materials Handling

Warehouse technology company Synergy Logistics promotes Brian Kirst to Chief Commercial Officer
Synergy, which offers the cloud WMS SnapFulfil, also will have its Chief Product & Delivery Officer, Smitha Raphael, take on a more global role

Seegrid names Abe Ghabra as Chief Operating Officer
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
As Director of North America, he will lead GRI's efforts to expand and drive GRI’s success in delivering sustainable agriculture, material handling, and construction tires to the North American market.

ISM May Semiannual Report signals growth in 2024, at a reduced rate
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.

11th annual National Forklift Safety Day to be hybrid event, on June 11
The event serves as an opportunity for forklift manufacturers to highlight the safe use of forklifts, the value of operator training, and the need for daily equipment checks

PAC Machinery announces leadership transition
Greg Berguig named company president, effective May 1, for the provider of packaging machinery and materials

Motion Industries to acquire automation company
The company will join Motion’s business unit, Motion Automation Intelligence, enabling expansion in the Mid-Atlantic.

Automate 2024 heavy on smart warehouse robotics
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
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
This marks the highest amount ever awarded by MHEFI.

ALAN opens nominations for 2024 Humanitarian Logistics Awards
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
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
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.

Sponsored Content
Leaders Q & A with Bryan Ferguson: Resurgence of RFID technology
Productivity amplified: RFID's resurgence and it's impact on material handling

Tom Panzarella appointed chief technology officer at Seegrid
As CTO for the provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for materials handling, Panzarella will lead Seegrid’s technology innovation and product development.

Latest Resources

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.