Materials handling system reports from 2011

Modern featured a dozen system reports in 2011. These stories offered readers a look at the business model and system designs that serve as a tangible example of how end users have put the equipment to work to increase productivity in their facility. Covering manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facilities, solutions this year celebrated automatic guided vehicles, lift trucks, supply chain software, voice innovation, conveyor and sortation, automation and more.

January 2011Tastykake bakes up materials handling successVoice recognition innovation is speeding fresh-baked goods through Tastykake's new state-of-the-art bakery in Philadelphia.

March 2011Coke's new take on voice technologyTo revitalize its distribution processes, Coca-Cola Refreshments U.S.A. implemented a VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)-based voice research that enables 3,000 warehouse associates in 100 facilities.

April 2011Otis Research goes lean with materials handlingMobile robots, an AS/RS and supply chain software transformed this manufacturer's processes.