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From unit loads to mini-loads and now micro-loads, automated storage and retrieval systems are evolving to effectively manage the changing needs of today’s order fulfillment operations.

More companies are looking to materials handling automation to improve processes and lower operating costs. Modern asked 10 leading systems integrators what the future of automation might look like.

Modern’s 15th-annual survey of the world’s leading materials handling systems suppliers shows a continued trend of increased revenue in 2011 for the majority of the top companies.

There's a new generation of automated storage solutions

In a press conference yesterday, Swisslog (Booth 3105) unveiled the SmartCarrier automated goods-to-person picking system with carriers that are not restricted to only one per storage array level.

The Roundtable includes the Material Handling Industry Board of Governors and the MHIA Directors At Large.

Managing a cold storage warehouse successfully is a balance between maintaining the right temperature and maintaining throughput.

Online electronics retailer upgrades its DC with automated storage system to keep up with increase in sales.

For years, materials handling equipment manufacturers focused on selling products. Now, they’re selling preconfigured solutions.

In a joint press conference held yesterday, Swisslog Logistics Inc. offered details about the strategic alliance the company has formed with Intelligrated.

A new Swisslog solution uses overhead mobile robots for goods-to-person picking. Markus Schmidt, a senior vice president with Swisslog, answers how business is doing during an interview for a story on robotic materials handling solutions.