BIG PICTURE
22 Modern’s historic 75-year run carries on
While you may not think of Modern Materials Handling as a startup,it was exactly that in 1946. Here are some of the highlights in the life of the industry and the magazine that has been chronicling what happens inside the four walls for the past 75 years.
EQUIPMENT REPORT
28 Unsung heroes of the warehouse:Carts, tuggers and casters
Here’s how manufacturers of carts, tuggers and casters are helping companies navigate the complexities of a labor shortage, a global pandemic and the ongoing e-commerce boom.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
32 Pick-to-light’s evolution
As e-commerce and the resulting need to process many small orders has grown, so have pick-to-light systems. However, the technology has evolved in multiple ways to become easier to deploy for different workflows. Trends include wireless display modules, lights that illuminate an entire compartment and mobile carts with lights.
