Amy Wunderlin

Fort Atkinson

Supply Chain and Technology Writer at Freelance

Freelance writer specializing in supply chain, logistics and technology. I've also been known to dabble in the construction industry.

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Articles

Going the extra mile for forklift fleet safety

6 days ago | mmh.com | Amy Wunderlin

Improving lift truck fleet safety sometimes comes down to investing in more than the standard features. Yes, lights, horns, backup alarms and more advanced technology like sensor or vision-based operator assist systems all create an element of safety for operators, but some risks require additional care.
12th Annual National Forklift Safety Day event highlights ongoing focus on safety

6 days ago | mmh.com | Amy Wunderlin

The Industrial Truck Association’s (ITA’s) 12th-annual National Forklift Safety Day will take place on Tuesday, June 10, in Washington, D.C., at the National Press Club. The event, which will be both live and have a virtual attendance option, highlights the safe use of forklifts, the value of operator training, and the need for daily equipment checks. Open to everyone, National Forklift Safety Day registration is open on ITA’s website.
What’s driving the evolution of mobile robots?

1 week ago | robotics247.com | Amy Wunderlin

Editor’s Note: This article appears in the April 2025 edition of Modern Materials Handling, a Peerless Media publication. Subscribe today!Mobile robots aimed to enhance human efficiency and productivity have become more attainable over the last decade as technology has improved allowing for larger-scale automation and better cost efficiency.
Mobile Robots Are Growing Up Fast—and Changing Warehouses

2 weeks ago | supplychain247.com | Amy Wunderlin

Mobile robots aimed to enhance human efficiency and productivity have become more attainable over the last decade as technology has improved allowing for larger-scale automation and better cost efficiency. Their ability to adapt and collaborate with other people and systems is further driving demand at a time when companies are no longer willing to sacrifice flexibility for performance.
Find the right mobile device mount

3 weeks ago | mmh.com | Amy Wunderlin

Why spend thousands of dollars on technology that’s just in your driver’s way? Companies continue to confront this problem as they upgrade their lift truck fleet and the attachments that support them. Mobile devices have become commonplace in the warehouse, helping operators process orders, scan bar codes, manage inventory and maintain real-time data analysis.
Improving water efficiency in Kansas

1 month ago | irrigationtoday.org | Amy Wunderlin

Water scarcity has introduced new challenges and opportunities for growers throughout the country. Without the water necessary to grow crops, farmers are looking at how they can efficiently use the water available to them through advances in technology and partnerships with government agencies and public universities. In Kansas, researchers, government agencies and farmers have long worked together to improve water availability in a state economically driven by agriculture.
How Interior Design Choices are Bringing Employees Back to the Office

1 month ago | facilitiesnet.com | Amy Wunderlin

Accounting firm’s renovation increases occupant satisfaction, productivity and office traffic. The way people think about work has changed significantly over the last five years, and now it’s time for the old-fashioned office building to catch up. The ability to have a flexible schedule is more desirable than ever as more employees look for workplaces that allow them to either work remotely or flex between both the office and home.
The evolution of mobile robots

1 month ago | logisticsmgmt.com | Amy Wunderlin

Mobile robots aimed to enhance human efficiency and productivity have become more attainable over the last decade as technology has improved allowing for larger-scale automation and better cost efficiency. Their ability to adapt and collaborate with other people and systems is further driving demand at a time when companies are no longer willing to sacrifice flexibility for performance.
Lithium power gets big

1 month ago | logisticsmgmt.com | Amy Wunderlin

The regulatory phase-out of IC trucks in California under the Zero Emission Forklift Initiative, which severely restricts the sale of any large, spark-ignited IC engine powered forklift in the state starting in 2026, is one major driving factor for lift truck battery change, as well as growing corporate initiatives to improve on sustainability and cut carbon emissions in operations.
Making a business case for warehouse ergonomics

1 month ago | mmh.com | Amy Wunderlin

Ergonomic programs have been proven to improve productivity and quality, boost employee engagement, reduce costs, and above all else reduce injuries across the workplace. However, when it comes to jobs where manual labor is still heavily relied on, in many cases more can still be done to improve ergonomics.