Modern Materials Handling

09/19/2025

MHI's The Robotics Group or "TRG" approves seven more members with a focus on warehouse robotics

MHI's The Robotics Group or

09/19/2025

Staples is leading the way in robotics with its innovative family of robots designed to optimize fulfillment center (FC) workflows. From hybrid cart AGVs to AI-powered piece-picking robots, Staples combines cutting-edge...

Staples is leading the way in robotics with its innovative family of robots designed to optimize fulfillment center (FC) workflows. From hybrid cart AGVs to AI-powered piece-picking robots, Staples combines cutting-edge automation with in-house software, like Staples Vision and REX, to improve order...

09/18/2025

Say goodbye to costly downtime! With SK ADVANTX™ bolted racking, damaged parts are easily replaced—no welding required. Flexible, durable, and optimized for automation & cold storage. Save time, cut costs, stay efficient. Steel King Industries Inc

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09/16/2025

Tired of labels peeling off? Meet Deck•ID™ Label Holders! Snap it onto wire decking, insert your signage, and you're all set. Durable, glare-free, & ready for cold storage. Perfect for 3x8, 3x5, or 4x6 cards. Organize effortlessly—25 per pack!

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09/12/2025

The workplace solutions leader has a 20-year history of leveraging robotics in its fulfillment centers, going back to its days as an early user of Kiva’s system. But over the last several years, Staples has built out it...

The workplace solutions leader has a 20-year history of leveraging robotics in its fulfillment centers, going back to its days as an early user of Kiva’s system. But over the last several years, Staples has built out its own warehouse robotics platform that does goods-to-person order picking and s...

09/12/2025

Efficiently managing unit loads in warehouses is more critical than ever as labor shortages and geopolitical uncertainties put pressure on supply chains. Advances in automation, including shuttle systems and mobile robo...

Efficiently managing unit loads in warehouses is more critical than ever as labor shortages and geopolitical uncertainties put pressure on supply chains. Advances in automation, including shuttle systems and mobile robotics, are revolutionizing how goods are moved, reducing costs and improving space...

09/05/2025

Robotic fulfillment is transforming warehouse automation by automating not only picking but also scanning, packing, and error handling. Leveraging AI, computer vision, and specialized robots, companies like Berkshire Gr...

Robotic fulfillment is transforming warehouse automation by automating not only picking but also scanning, packing, and error handling. Leveraging AI, computer vision, and specialized robots, companies like Berkshire Grey and OSARO are driving significant improvements in efficiency, reducing human i...

09/05/2025

Pallets matter! Modern's 15th-annual Pallet Report reveals new information on what readers tell us about the importance of pallet quality and its impact on materials handling systems and warehouse automation. Learn more about how companies are procuring and using pallets.

Modern Materials Handling's 15th Annual Pallet Report reveals how companies rely on wood pallets for 92% of shipments, with 48x40-inch sizes dominating, and highlights evolving trends in plastic, reusable, and specialized pallets.

09/05/2025

Happy September! Our annual Packaging Issue is now available.

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09/05/2025

Why machine learning, part of the AI trend, is crucial to warehouse orchestration.

08/29/2025

The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 49.0 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), up 0.5% from May’s 48.5 reading, which was off 0.2% from April’s 48.7 reading. The last four months of declines were...

The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 49.0 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), up 0.5% from May’s 48.5 reading, which was off 0.2% from April’s 48.7 reading. The last four months of declines were preceded by gains, with January and February readings at 50.9 and 50.3, re...

08/29/2025

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Ex*****on Systems (WES) are evolving with AI and machine learning to become more dynamic and adaptable. While traditional WMS software has been a staple for managing ware...

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Ex*****on Systems (WES) are evolving with AI and machine learning to become more dynamic and adaptable. While traditional WMS software has been a staple for managing warehouse transactions, it often lacks real-time orchestration and scheduling feature...