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VOL. 64, NO. 6®PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS FOR DISTRIBUTION,WAREHOUSING AND MANUFACTURINGPRODUCTIVITY SOLUTION36 Transform order assemblyA medical supplies wholesaler saved time andspace, and increased productivity by installing anautomated storage and retrieval system.David Fox, vice president of manufacturing, helpedValpak increase productivity with automation, page 14COVER STORYSYSTEM REPORT14 Special deliveryDirect marketer Valpak’s new $220 million production and distributionfacility in Florida is a hub of technology and automated materialshandling.18 Valpak’s automated DC deliversDirect marketer reduces handling: What used to be touched 10 to 12times is now only touched once.FEATURESSPECIAL REPORT20 Salary survey: Weathering theeconomic stormThe results are in: Materials handling professionals are satisfied andsalaries are stable, but budgets are tight in this challenging economy.EQUIPMENT BUYING GUIDE26 Real-time locating systems basicsYou may be able to use RTLS technology to gain visibility and findefficiency in your operation.INFORMATION MANAGEMENT30 Delivering the goodsYou might be able to increase productivity by turning your pickingformula on its head and using automated storage, conveyance and datacollection technologies to bring goods to your picker.SAFETY TIPS33 Outfitting your DC workersHere’s a look at ways to equip your workers to handle the mostcommon distribution center hazards and a few tips to help you choosethe right gear.DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS3/ Conveyables7/ This month in Modern13/ Lift Truck Tips: Attachments37/ Product Focus: Lift Trucks40/ Product Showcase46/ 60 seconds with...Jim Tompkins, Tompkins Assoc., page 46NEWS9/ Intelligrated purchases FKI Logistex11/ The bar code turns 35 years old12/ Economy showing signs for 2010 recoveryModern Materials Handling® (ISSN 0026-8038, (GST # 123397457), ispublished monthly by Reed Business Information, 8878 Barrons Blvd.,Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-2345. Reed Business Information, a divisionof Reed Elsevier, is located at 360 Park Avenue South, New York, NY10014. Tad Smith, CEO. Circulation records are maintained at ReedBusiness Information, 8878 Barrons Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-2345. Phone (303) 470-4445. Periodicals Postage Paid at Littleton, CO80126 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send addresschanges to Modern Materials Handling, P.O. Box 7500, Highlands Ranch,CO 80163-7500. Publications Mail Agreement No. 40685520. Returnundeliverable Canadian addresses to: RCS International, Box 697 STN A,Windsor Ontario N9A 6N4. E-mail: Subsmail@ReedBusiness.com. Pleaseaddress all subscription mail to Modern Materials Handling, 8878 BarronsBlvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80129-2345. Rates for non-qualified subscriptionsincluding all issues: US, $119.99/yr, Canada, $159.99/yr (includes7% GST, GST#123397457); Mexico, $159.99/yr; International air delivery,$249.99/yr. Printed in U.S.A. Modern Materials Handling® is a registeredtrademark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc. used under license.mmh.com MODERN MATERIALS HANDLING / JUNE 2009 5
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