Productivity Solution

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Selected from 2023’s top System Report cover stories that detail materials handling system deployments, Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made exceptional operational gains in warehouse automation, robotics, DC network strategy, and a spirit of innovation.

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Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made exceptional operational gains in warehouse automation, robotics applications, DC network strategy, and a spirit of innovation.

For Duratrack, manufacturer of track and trolley systems, the right lift equipment eased the physical burdens of moving heavy loads in production areas, while other equipment helped with narrow-aisle storage and order picking.

Selected from our top System Report cover stories from the previous year, Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made exceptional operational gains through means like warehouse automation projects, robotics, DC network strategy and a spirit of innovation.

In the UK, Crown Paints used voice to bring productivity gains to its pallet-build process that supports the growing need for mixed-SKU pallets needed by its network of 130 decorating centers.

Operations leaders need to find ways to save time and money while enabling their teams to perform better than ever before.

A retailer of luxury and collectible watches wanted to bring fulfillment in-house right when Covid-19 hit. Remote implementation allowed for successful deployment, and now the WMS ensures high customer service levels.

How a national distributor of pet foods and supplies leveraged a voice-directed solution to improve warehouse order fulfillment and keep its workforce engaged and productive.

Automated package right-sizing allows shopgoodwill.com to save labor, meet customer needs, reduce materials waste, and build up associate skill sets in its e-commerce fulfillment operations.

A common thread to technology such as telematics and fleet software, operator assist features, and motive power advancements is the positive impact these technologies have on getting more work done, in a safer manner, for the operator.

A mobile goods-to-person order picking system helps an abrasives products maker efficiently fill orders from expanded inventory, while also bringing some training and retention benefits.

A new wrap around case packing system provides the flexibility to process multiple bottle formats and case styles for pet products manufacturer Hartz Mountain while offering ease of maintenance.

Modern’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made exceptional operational improvements through materials handling systems.