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State of Logistics 2016: Pursue mutual benefit January starts 2017 manufacturing levels off on the right foot, reports ISM Accounting errors plague Roadrunner Transportation, earnings restatement coming January starts 2017 manufacturing levels off on the right foot, reports ISM UniCarriers Americas supports Make-A-Wish Illinois More News With more than 900 exhibitors, a record number, there’s sure to be plenty of innovation and ideas on hand to help attendees “Solve for X” at the materials handling industry’s premier trade show and educational conference, sponsored by MHI. Check out some of the many products to be featured at the show. High-density sliding shoe sorter for faster handling of e-commerce packages Offering fast, precise diverts of different product and packaging types—including polybags—the IntelliSort HDS sliding shoe sorter is engineered for high-throughput e-commerce operations. Its dual-sided construction accommodates a high density of chutes in minimal floor space, making the sorter ideal for zone-skipping applications that pre-sort orders according to destination region before releasing them to last-mile parcel carriers. For gentle product control, patented soft-touch divert technology reduces item impact speed without slowing throughput or hampering divert accuracy. High performance AS/RS offers multipletypes of storage modes Combining a multi-level storage rack system with shuttles running independently on each level, the Uni-Shuttle HP is a high-performance automated storage/retrieval system handles up to 3,000 cases per hour. The flexible system can handle a variety of product types and sizes, including carton cases, folding containers or buckets. Highlights include sequential or group retrieval to optimize product delivery to various steps in a production process, and optional configuration with space storage or vertical conveyors. The system is ideal for small-lot, high-throughput replenishment or just-in-time parts retrieval. Murata Machinery – Booth S630 Improve picking accuracy with LED system The Pick2Pallet LED light system improves productivity and reduces picking errors […]