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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.

Whether manual, automated or somewhere in between, reverse logistics operations deliver maximum return only with an organized and efficient process. Don’t wait any longer to make your move.

Not everything fits in a standard sized carton that moves around the DC with ease. Some items are just too big, too small, too heavy or too irregularly shaped for standard conveyors and require special handling. Don’t be intimidated. With the right planning and resource allocation, you’ve got this.

Modern was able to sit down with John M. Hill to discuss the industry and other matters.

You might know the exoskeleton from Iron Man, but this emerging technology may offer relief to persistent, and costly, injuries.

I believe there’s going to be a lot of companies looking to revitalize their supply chains, each company will have their own journey to define the areas of operation that need to be strengthened.”

There are no easy answers on this one. You have to dig in and figure out what matters to your supply chain strategy and customers. Get that right, and you’re ahead of the pack.

This is no longer your father’s materials handling industry. Leading suppliers are developing a culture of innovation, leading to new solutions for new challenges.

Modern's editors sat down with John Hill, Director at St. Onge he has 50 years in the materials handling and automatic identification industries.

A predictable fold in the supply chain sees more manufacturers - at the behest of their top retail customers -pursuing direct-to-consumer fulfillment capabilities, a trend that is as challenging as it is rewarding.

There may not be many plants and warehouses operating in the dark these days. However, many facilities are clearly on the path to lights out, balancing automation and labor to find the right mix of lower costs and better customer service.

Packing and shipping—as the final step of fulfillment—are the last chance for an operation to ensure the job is well done.Warehouse Basics series

By taking a fresh look at their cycle counting practices, warehouse and DC teams are creatively using existing technology and resources to expand their cycle count benefits.

Distribution center and warehouse managers who think they’re not in the center of the supply chain are kidding themselves. We talked to managers, consultants and academics about the supply chain processes most likely to impact DCs today.

Here are five key developments to watch as executive and continuing education make their way into the broader supply chain.