Latest Warehouse News
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 & 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…
Leaders Q & A with Bryan Ferguson: Resurgence of RFID technology
Productivity amplified: RFID's resurgence and it's impact on material handling
Mallard Manufacturing joins the MacLean-Fogg family of companies
Founded in 1960, Mallard Manufacturing provides custom gravity flow storage solutions.
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.
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Latest Technology News
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
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.
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.
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.
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…
Fox Robotics and KION NA announce strategic partnership
Company collaboration scales supply chain for FoxBot ATL, establishes nationwide service and support network for autonomous forklifts
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.
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Latest Lifts & Equipment News
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Fox Robotics and KION NA announce strategic partnership
Company collaboration scales supply chain for FoxBot ATL, establishes nationwide service and support network for autonomous forklifts
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.
Where rack meets automation
Order profiles are changing, and that means your rack should, too.
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Latest Blog Posts
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.
Vehicle-mounted computers: Beyond rugged
The traditional vehicle-mounted computer has always had to stand up to harsh operating conditions, now communications flexibility and data insights are also part of these solutions.
New packaging idea for the cold chain
In case you missed it, there doesn’t have to be any plastic involved to protect perishables from temperature variation during shipment. Here’s how it’s done.
Learn from lift truck service history
How capturing data about service events drives a virtuous circle back to operator coaching opportunities and better-informed equipment choices.
Two voices of reason on pallet materials
A wooden pallet manufacturer and university professor bring some nice balance to the discussion about pallet materials this Earth Day.
60 Seconds with Bob Trebilcock, outgoing executive editor, Modern Materials Handling
We sat down with our own Bob Trebilcock to discuss the industry as he steps away from the editorial role.
The reBound Podcast: How Pitney-Bowes is innovating with autonomous vehicles.
On this episode, PBs SVP of operations excellence and collaborative innovation discusses why and how the leader in global shipping and mailing is integrating autonomous trucks into its fleet.
Packaging Corner: Be open to change
Not every tote or container solution is off-the-shelf. That’s where a partnership can deliver out-sized results.
60 Seconds with Robert Martichenko of American Logistics Aid Network
Modern's editor sat down with Robert to discuss different efforts by ALAN to help disaster relief efforts.
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