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Casebook 2016: Case-by-case productivity
October 2, 2015
Modern’s annual Casebook continues to provide comprehensive coverage of productivity solutions for materials handling professionals in distribution, warehousing and manufacturing.
Fixed path: Automation boosts capacity by 50% while reducing hours worked
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Highly automated facility boasts one of the highest bottle pick rates in the beverage industry.
Fixed Path: Robots help company rethink production
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Custom parts manufacturer increases precision and profitability with collaborative robots.
Fixed path: Sorter handles both inbound and outbound flows
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Rapidly growing e-commerce company automates to ensure service levels.
Fixed path: AGVs deliver heavy parts just in time
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High-capacity AGVs transport carts 24/7 from one facility to another.
Fixed path: AGVs ferry tons of product and data
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The same automatic guided vehicle fleet handles product in the plant and the neighboring warehouse.
Fixed path: Belt curve creates space-efficient solution
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A 90-degree conveyor averts more complex equipment reconfiguration.
Fixed path: Beverage manufacturer dilutes costs with roller upgrade system
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Solution eliminates broken belt issue while increasing uptime and savings.
Fixed path: Custom lift replaces forklift for transporting goods to 2nd floor
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Vertical reciprocating conveyors elevate processes and product quality.
Fixed path: Scalable automation accelerates growth
October 2, 2015
Manufacturer notes increased safety and reliability with automatic guided carts.
Fixed path: Global retailer reduces downtime, improves diagnostics for tilt-tray sorters
October 2, 2014
After replacing an outdated PC-based control system, the company improved visibility into machine diagnostics, production statistics and product tracking information for its high-speed tilt-tray sorters.
Fixed path: Distributor uses automation to consolidate five facilities into one
October 2, 2014
The company sought to unify the inventory management and distribution of nearly 70,000 SKUs from five smaller locations into a new 1.8-million-square-foot DC.
Fixed path: AGVs offer precision in missile production facility
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Customized automation replaces carts for lengthy movement of sensitive components.
Fixed path: Power protection prevents production interruptions
October 2, 2014
After installing voltage-regulated power (VRP) supplies, the company has protected itself against power fluctuations and downtime.
Fixed path: Telescoping conveyor extends productivity
October 2, 2014
New system allows a worker to stack as many as 25 heavy cases per minute.
