2025 Modern’s Productivity Achievement Award recognizes companies that have achieved outstanding advancements in automation, robotics, DC network strategy, and innovation. This year, SHIP8 INC. was recognized for solving B2B & B2C Fulfillment Challenges with Automation, winning MMH’s 2025 Productivity Award for innovation.
Each year, Modern’s editorial team selects finalists from the System Report articles published over the past year. A panel of industry experts then evaluates the finalists in each category and chooses the top performers.
Finalists in the Warehousing & Distribution category are recognized for the effectiveness of their implemented systems and how these solutions help them meet customer service goals, adapt to changing business conditions, and address operational challenges such as labor availability.
The Innovation category honors a company that has successfully implemented a solution that goes beyond industry conventions. This year, SHIP8 INC. was awarded the Innovation category award for its groundbreaking approach to e-commerce automated fulfilment.
The judges for this year’s Productivity Achievement Awards are:
- Tom Bonkenburg, Director of European Operations at St. Onge Company, a leading supply chain strategy and logistics consulting firm.
- Jayesh Mehta, Managing Executive of Industry Groups for MHI, the nation’s largest materials handling, logistics, and supply chain association.
- Eric “Mac” McPherson, Vice President of Client Services at Open Sky Group, a supply chain consulting firm specializing in technology implementations.
- We appreciate their time and dedication to this year’s awards.
Michel, Roberto. “2025 Productivity Achievement Award winners.” Modern Materials Handling, 1 Mar. 2025,
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