The Economy: Can you HANDLE the Truth? There’s good and bad economic news for materials handling professionals. The good news is that at the mid point of 2008, the material handling industry has seen stronger-than-expected business for its solutions. The bad news? The bad news was delayed, not avoided. Experts are now saying softness will characterize 2009. How does softness in the materials handling sector affect those served by that sector? And where do you stand?  more >>

Join Modern for this webcast on how environmental best practices are shaping materials handling logistics; whether those operations are likely to enjoy paybacks from efficiency enhancements; core objectives for environmental sustainability as they relate to your operations; the latest mandate making the rounds--LEED certification and its relative importance to logistics efficiency, indoor environmental quality, innovative materials handling technologies and site sustainability.  more >>

If you think bar codes when you hear “Automatic Data Collection,” you’re missing this technology’s full ROI potential. The return on investment comes from maximizing throughput, as well as advanced features like remote diagnostics and maintenance. Join our panel of experts for a live discussion of where and how these paybacks are happening. Case histories will range from simple local automation to facility-wide data networking.  more >>

The media are buzzing about how various challenges will change our lives in the coming years. However you rarely hear them report on any realistic solutions. Those solutions are coming out of the world of logistics, and we've assembled a panel of experts to tell you all about some of them.  more >>

Amongst distribution centers today, there is a growing schism between the "haves" and the "have-nots." On one side of the rift stand companies with highly automated facilities. The day-to-day operation of the warehouse is planned and optimized with sophisticated Warehouse Management Software (WMS). On the other side stand companies operating with manual methods. Warehouse managers plan all processes and hand out stacks of paper instructions.  more >>

Despite lackluster forecasts, companies in several industries--materials handling included--expect business to be reasonably good in 2008. The U.S. economy will grow in 2008, but slowly and steadily. In terms of gross domestic product, that translates into 2.5 to 3%. There are threats on the horizon, but the companies that rise above these threats will be the ones who channel their efficiencies into innovation.  more >>

Every industry is dealing with labor shortages. At least that’s a problem where they can gain some control by applying automation. The world of retail requires a bit more creativity to deal with things outside their control—mainly, seasonality and an unpredictable overseas supply chain. This webcast will present how retailers are applying materials handling technologies and closing gaps in their information supply chains to improve inventory management and make better use of available labor.  more >>

Recent research from the Aberdeen Group shows that 53% of respondents use some form of commercial warehouse management software. However, despite having a platform from which to automate, one-half to one-third of those companies do not use their WMS beyond the most basic functionality of receiving, put-away, picking, and shipping. Many companies fail to gain the maximum use of their investment.  more >>

Join Modern Materials Handling as it hosts a webcast on putting your company first in the search for RFID ROI. Our presenters represent diverse perspectives and goals except for one thing they have in common: they’ve all taken a second look at RFID and are coming up with fresh conclusions.   more >>

What’s top of mind for materials handling managers in the food and beverage industry? To start, they expect their companies to continue to grow and the activity at their operations to increase, too. Meanwhile, continuous improvement, cost containment and shipping accuracy are guiding their operations across manufacturing, warehousing and distribution.  more >>