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There are many trade shows out there, but nothing quite like MODEX —a trade show unlike any other; the supply chain and manufacturing industry’s largest expo. This year, MODEX will be held at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center, April 4^th-7^th.

More and more attention has been generated on the use of robotics in manufacturing facilities, plants, and distribution centers. These innovative, proficient, automated systems are utilized to improve the end of line operations, increasing production in the distribution center.

There is quite a bit of talk lately about the retainage of millennials in today’s material handling industry. Finding good employees can be tough…but finding good employees who want to stick around proves to be an even bigger challenge in this millennial age. The days of the 20+ year employee has long since gone. Information that was once stored in file...

With new automation technologies driving advances in the material handling industry, automated solutions are becoming more and more commonplace. And with that, manufacturers are tasked with the ongoing challenge to stay ahead of the game, continuously keeping one finger on the pulse when it comes to automating distribution centers.

For the material handling industry, moving products throughout a facility is a critical process which relies on organization, precision, and best practices in order to a establish a safe and efficient workplace.  Finding and making the right improvements in manual warehouse labor will increase productivity and reduce ergonomic injuries. To do this,...

In a recent article from Modern Materials Handling Magazine, it was suggested that in today’s material handling industry, software is paramount to order fulfillment processes. Furthermore, using that software to find the most cost effective way to deal with the various SKU’s.

Business—it’s not just about revenues and profits. It’s about finding solutions; the right solutions. And when those ‘solutions’ are discovered, a business relationship is transformed; and a foundation between a supplier and a distributor can blossom.

Society’s standards and expectations in the 21^st century have changed significantly when it comes to the shopping experience. Consumers have become increasingly impatient, always demanding more and expecting convenience. As a result, retailers and manufacturers are feeling the pressure to deliver to the consumer everything and anything, anytime, anywhere,...

Thoroughly understanding the customer’s operation is paramount when devising a material handling solution that optimizes space, needs, and financial plans. As a systems integrator, it is an extensive task to finding the optimal material handling solution available to suit your warehouse and distribution needs.

Starting in 2015, FedEx and UPS, two of the world’s largest delivery companies, will be implementing a dimensional weight factor (DIM) to all ground packages. The plan to charge for shipped packages by size, in addition to the current weight standard, is designed to increase revenues while reducing costs.