Automated palletizing gives bottled water company a clear advantage
July 1, 2013
Following the installation of an automatic palletizer, the company cut labor costs and increased total volume.
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Winemaker boosts productivity with dry running bottling-line conveyor
July 1, 2013
After replacing a conveyor chain and wear track with a system that did not require soap-and-water lubrication, Vincor Canada's Quebec bottling operation significantly improved productivity, sanitation, maintenance costs and reliability.
This Month in Modern: Beverage distribution in midst of transformation
July 1, 2013
This month, we shift the focus just a bit onto the unique challenges facing the beverage distribution market. This industry, historically characterized by lift trucks, floor storage and manual palletizing, now finds itself in the middle of a materials handling transformation all its own.
60 seconds with Paul Laman, W&H Systems
July 1, 2013
Modern spends 60 seconds talking to Paul Laman about the future of food and beverage distribution.
Manufacturers and retailers shift focus to engage consumers
June 26, 2013
More than 40% of CPG companies expect to sell products directly to consumers in 2013, up from 24% in 2012
Giant Eagle makes the case for mobile robots
June 1, 2013
Robotic industrial trucks are driving efficiencies in Giant Eagle’s distribution centers. Here’s what the rest of us can learn from an early adopter of robotic technology.
Giant Eagle: Putting food on the table
June 1, 2013
Mobile robots keep product flowing at Giant Eagle’s retail support centers
Printers get product out the door without getting in the way
May 1, 2013
Easy-to-use system unifies printing approach among 24 cooperative blueberry farms.
Smart printers keep inventory data fresh
May 1, 2013
Mobile printer system traces product location in real time for fruit distributor.
PMMI’s Alliance bridges supply chain to generate solutions for consumer packaged goods
March 21, 2013
Two solutions groups formed to develop and advocate standards.
U.S. packaging machinery shipments jump 19% in 2011
October 8, 2012
Increase includes 20% more in domestic shipments and 16% in exports.
Tugger boosts productivity while reducing risk
October 2, 2012
Facility uses technology to reduce back injuries and speed up processing.
Three-shift facility squeezes more out of each 24 hours
October 2, 2012
Opportunity charging allowed the company to cut its on-site battery storage by two-thirds, improving uptime, safety and profits.
Fleet increases productivity and reduces downtime at Diamond Foods
October 2, 2012
Company replaces mismatched fleet and battery room with one brand and fast-chargers.
Wearable scanners reduce labor expenses
October 2, 2012
Hands-free, paperless system improves productivity and cuts product cycle time.
