Bridget McCrea is an Editor at Large for Modern Materials Handling and a Contributing Editor for Logistics Management based in Clearwater, Fla. She has covered the transportation and supply chain space since 1996 and has covered all aspects of the industry for Modern Materials Handling, Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review. She can be reached at
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When it comes to batteries and battery management, warehouse operators are prioritizing safety, uptime and infrastructure efficiency in the rapidly evolving distribution setting.
As earthquake rules for warehouses and distribution centers proliferate, equipment manufacturers are stepping up to the plate to help customers comply with these new requirements.
Companies continue to embrace robotics as a way to offset their biggest challenges, improve throughput and enhance workplace safety.
Canadian Tire puts exoskeletons to the test in its new 75,000-square-foot warehouse.
New semi-automated case sealer combines operator safety with performance operating speeds of up to 155 feet per minute.
Rhode Island facility uses a proximity detection system on its forklifts to increase awareness and hazard perception.
Warehouses and DCs turn their focus to protecting workers’ hearing and dimming the noise within the four walls.
ELOKON (Booth B9206) is showcasing its new ELOshield module for driverless transport vehicles like AGVs and AMRs at Modex.
How companies are using ergonomics to retain employees, minimize musculoskeletal injuries and get a bit more output out of every shift.
Garlock Safety System (Booth S4223) has introduced an OSHA-compliant solution for pallet flow lanes in elevated pick modules.
Challenged by a labor shortage, high demand and regular employee turnover, warehouses and DCs deploy more ergonomic equipment and solutions on their loading docks.
How companies are using ergonomics to retain employees, minimize musculoskeletal injuries and get a bit more output out of every shift.
Gorbel Inc. (Booth B3224) is showcasing its full range of customer solutions at Modex this week.
Here are seven steps that all warehouse and DC managers should be taking to preserve the life of their facility floors.
With ecommerce sales climbing by double-digit numbers every quarter, here are some best practices warehouse and DC managers can try to work better, smarter and faster.
