SYSTEM REPORT 18 Educational Development Corp. writes a new chapter in distribution When business surged as a result of social media and a new distribution method, children’s book distributor Educational Development Corp. designed a new DC, bringing automation to the company’s processes. The result has been considerably more storage and a major improvement in productivity.   FEATURES BIG PICTURE 28 On-demand warehousing prepares for takeoff It’s a simple concept. Warehouse space sized to a company’s immediate needs and located close to the final customer. That combination is making on-demand warehousing a powerful alternative to long-term warehouse arrangements for companies ranging from Fortune 100 to startups. SPECIAL REPORT 34 Top 20 warehouses Modern’s look at the largest 3PL and refrigerated facilities by size shows continued strength for both markets. LIFT TRUCK SERIES 38 End-of-life management: Have a plan Planning for the inevitable will ensure low costs, high productivity and improved safety across your lift truck fleet. SPECIAL REPORT 44 Top 20 supply chain software suppliers While the top of the list remains stable, up-and-comers are mixing up the software landscape with Cloud capabilities that traditional vendors are working to replicate.