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Acusport Corp. Automation That's Right on Target 16 PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS FOR DISTRIBUTION, WAREHOUSING AND MANUFACTURING EBRAT EL ING C mmh.com YEARS ® April 2015 AcuSport Corp. Automation that’s right on target 16 SPECIAL REPORT Top 20 systems suppliers 24 2015 WAREHOUSE/DC EQUIPMENT SURVEY Smarter funding for the future 28 BEST PRACTICES 7 ways 3PLs support warehouses and DCs 34 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Flexible finance for your fleet 38 Mary Grim, vice president of operations, AcuSport We Optimize Your Supply Chain Dematic Introduces . Automated Mixed Case Palletizing (AMCAP) Dematic introduces AMCAP, a modular, flexible and scalable mixed case palletizing solution. This high- performance palletizing system is designed to assemble pallets that are ready for fast and easy shelf restocking at the retail store. Palletizing a multitude of SKUs and packaged items per hour, AMCAP efficiently builds store sequenced, aisle ready outbound order shipping pallets. The scalable design fits into a compact footprint, up to 50% less than other competitive solutions, and is easily integrated into existing or newly constructed facilities. In combination with the small footprint, AMCAP delivers the lowest cost per case, increased order picking accuracy and product quality, and a compelling return on investment. Maximize space, asset and labor utilization. Learn more about AMCAP today, visit www.dematic.com or contact us at [email protected] or 1-877-725-7500. UP FRONT BREAKING NEWS YOU SHOULD KNOW Regal Beloit acquires Emerson’s Power Transmission Solutions business REGAL BELOIT CORP. has acquired the Power PTS manufactures, sells and services bear- Transmission Solutions business (PTS) of Emerson ings, couplings, gearing, drive components Electric for approximately $1.4 billion. and conveyor systems under industry leading “PTS will broaden our portfolio, diversify brands that include Browning, Jaure, Kop- our end-market exposure and strengthen our Flex, McGill, Morse, Rollway, Sealmaster global footprint,” said chairman and CEO Mark and System Plast. With annual revenues of Gliebe. “PTS brings complementary products and approximately $600 million, PTS has more well-known brands, but more importantly a very than 3,000 employees around the world. PTS talented team who are experts in their markets as will become part of Regal’s newly defined well as very strong operators.” Power Transmission segment. I.D. Systems to develop vehicle MSSC contributes to workforce management system deployed skills certification goals by Toyota THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE has announced that its I.D. SYSTEMS HAS ENTERED A strategic partnership to partners have already issued 419,528 certifications, putting develop and deploy a new vehicle management system the institute’s Skills Certification System on track to beat (VMS) under industrial equipment manufacturer Toyota the original five-year goal by well more than a year. In June Material Handling U.S.A. 2011, President Obama endorsed the institute’s five-year Toyota’s Command VMS will be powered by goal of 500,000 industry certifications issued within its I.D. Systems’ patented wireless technology Skills Certification System. and cloud-hosted in a secure data center, “This achievement is eloquent testimony to the value said Kenneth Ehrman, I.D. Systems’ chair- of industry-recognized, nationally portable certifications man and CEO. “The system’s on-vehicle as the solution to the skills gap challenge facing manufac- hardware will be a custom version of our turers nationwide,” said Leo Reddy, chairman and CEO fourth-generation VAC4 hardware platform, of the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC). leveraging either existing Wi-Fi or stand- “These stackable certifications, endorsed by the National alone VHF/cellular for implementation with Association of Manufacturers, offer a promising career path- minimal IT involvement.” way for millions of Americans to enter rewarding careers in A wireless VMS improves workplace safety and security advanced manufacturing.” by restricting vehicle access to authorized operators. It Within the Skills Certification System, MSSC focuses provides electronic vehicle inspection checklists, senses on the industry-wide core technical competencies for impacts and reduces costs by scheduling maintenance front-line work, which constitutes more than 70% of the according to actual usage. jobs in manufacturing and logistics. PMMI and Koelnmesse join forces for new processing/packaging show PMMI, PRODUCER OF the Pack Expo portfolio ing,” said Charles D. Yuska, of trade shows, has entered into an agreement president and CEO of PMMI. to co-produce a new U.S.-based trade show with “With shows dating back Koelnmesse GmbH, the leading producer of nearly 100 years, the experi- nutrition-related trade fairs in Europe and Asia. ence and recognition that Koelnmesse’s trade fairs include the Cologne- Koelnmesse and Anuga bring based Anuga FoodTec, the international supplier to the table, particularly in fair for the food and beverage industry. The new Europe, is invaluable.” event will focus on processing and packaging tech- The new show, which will nologies serving the food and beverage launch in spring 2017, will marketplace. provide an opportunity for manufacturers in this “Koelnmesse, and its Anuga FoodTec show, arena to discover the solutions that will help them are world leaders in food and beverage process- grow their businesses. mmh.com MODERN MATERIALS HANDLING / A PRIL 2 0 1 5 3 100% GEARLESS. 100% PEERLESS. SAY GOODBYE TO LOUD, LEAKY AND FRICTION-GENERATING GEARBOXES. SAY GOODBYE TO UP TO 240LBS OF USELESS DEAD WEIGHT. AND SAY GOODBYE TO MAINTENANCE. MACROAIR IS THE INDUSTRY’S FIRST AND ONLY 100% GEARLESS HVLS FAN COMPANY. MACROAIRFANS.COM/GEARLESS © 2015 MacroAir Technologies, Inc. 1995 - 2015 All Rights Reserved VOL. 70, NO. 4 ® PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS FOR DISTRIBUTION, WAREHOUSING AND MANUFACTURING EBRAT EL ING C Mary Grim, YEARS vice president of operations, AcuSport PHOTO: CHRIS CONE/GETTY IMAGES COVER STORY SYSTEM REPORT 60 seconds with... Jeff Burnstein 16 AcuSport Corp.: Automation that’s right on target A goods-to-person picking solution moved AcuSport from conventional to automated DC processes. The result is lower fulfillment costs and better customer service. DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 22 AcuSport moves from conventional 3/ Upfront 7/ This month in Modern to automated 12/ Lift Truck Tips: Maintenance FEATURES 14/ Packaging Corner: Pallets 48/ Supplement: Warehousing/DCs SPECIAL REPORT 24 Top 20 systems suppliers 56/ Focus On: Tuggers, carts, casters Building on their success in 2013, the Top 20 sustained growth in 2014 61/ Product Showcase and are on track for continued improvement this year. 66/ 60 seconds with... 2015 WAREHOUSE/DC EQUIPMENT SURVEY 28 Smarter funding for the future NEWS Though often characterized by feast or famine, this year’s view into 9/ ProMat 2015: It’s all about the warehouse and distribution center spending plans instead strengthens software... again a pattern of deliberate investment. 10/ ProMat reflects industry confidence BEST PRACTICES 10/ Conveyor systems market to post 34 7 ways 3PLs support warehousing steady growth until 2020 and distribution 10/ Grant Thorton: U.S. businesses show Initially focused on the transportation component of the supply chain, little progress in advancing women the modern day 3PL offers a range of services to support warehousing during the past decade and distribution. 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