System Reports: Year in Review 2013

Modern’s system reports in 2013 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 technology, conveyor and sortation, automation and more.

Gilt Groupe: New distribution center gets the job done
While speed is important, this system was also designed to deliver the perfect order.

Wet Seal: Distribution at the speed of fashion
Fast fashion retailer Wet Seal designed a materials handling system that speeds new merchandise to its stores and accommodates growth.

Scotts Miracle-Gro: The grass is greener…thanks to lift trucks
At Scotts Miracle-Gro, a fleet management program keeps the pallets moving.

Army/Air Force Exchange: Reporting for duty
With an upgraded conveyor system and new picking technologies, the Exchange’s Waco distribution center supports our nation’s service men and women.

Giant Eagle: Putting food on the table
Mobile robots keep product flowing at Giant Eagle’s retail support centers.

Wirtz Beverage: Adding automation to the distribution mix
With AS/RS, voice-directed picking and high-speed sortation, Wirtz Beverage Illinois takes the lead in wine and spirits distribution.

Braun Corporation: Smart storage and retrieval replaces brawn with brains
Manufacturing operations now benefit from a more efficient storage space and tugger-based parts picking.

Vera Bradley: Multi-channel success
The handbag and accessories maker’s new DC was designed to handle store replenishment, wholesale distribution and direct-to-consumer sales under one roof.

Dansko: Distinctive distribution
When Dansko designed a new distribution center, it went for efficiency, growth and a system as unique as its brand.

Neiman Marcus: Making a distribution fashion statement
One of the nation’s best known retailers of luxury goods, Neiman Marcus’ new facility was designed for crossdocking, store replenishment and e-commerce.

Genco: Is there a robot in your distribution future?
Genco is looking to piece handling robots and automatic lift trucks to take its business to the next level of materials handling.

Here is a link to the 2012 System Report Year in Review
https://www.mmh.com/article/year_in_review_materials_handling_system_reports_from_2012